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The Regional Veterinary Referral Center

Verified November 4, 2026 against the source listed at the end of this page.

The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is an emergency animal hospital in Springfield, Virginia, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed for emergencies; calling ahead lets the team prepare.

Call now and speak to the hospital

Call (703) 451-8900

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, 4.1 miles away, (703) 256-8414.

Address
6651 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22150
Directions
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Website
vetreferralcenter.com
Location of The Regional Veterinary Referral Center in Virginia

Emergency hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Before you go

  • Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
  • Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
  • Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.

What the hospital states on its website

  • Intensive care unit“…for dogs and cats from across the Springfield area in need of intensive care for complex health issues. Cardiology Learn More Dermatology Learn…” Hospital page
  • CT or MRI imaging“We are one of only a few facilities in the mid-Atlantic region to offer an on-site MRI and CAT Scan service.” Hospital page
  • Asks you to call ahead before arriving“STEP 1 Call Ahead If You Can We know that in emergency situations, you may not always be able to call us in advance, but it's always best if you can.” Hospital page
  • Accepts CareCredit“…be able to offer easy financing options for veterinary care through CareCredit and Scratchpay. Easy Credit Card Financing for Pet Care The…” Hospital page
  • Accepts Scratchpay“Financing Options The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is proud to be able to offer easy financing options for veterinary care through CareCredit and Scratchpay.” Hospital page

Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.

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    Verified November 6, 2026
  • VEG Alexandria

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  • VEG Falls Church

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    Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-ins
    Verified November 4, 2026
  • Hope Advanced Veterinary Center

    Open now · 24/7
    140 Park St SE, Vienna, VA 22180
    CT or MRICareCreditScratchpay
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Questions about The Regional Veterinary Referral Center

Is The Regional Veterinary Referral Center open 24 hours?
Yes. The Regional Veterinary Referral Center has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (703) 451-8900 before you leave.
What is the phone number of The Regional Veterinary Referral Center?
(703) 451-8900. The hospital is at 6651 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22150.
Do I need to call The Regional Veterinary Referral Center before coming in?
The hospital asks you to call ahead: “STEP 1 Call Ahead If You Can We know that in emergency situations, you may not always be able to call us in advance, but it's always best if you can.”
What payment options does The Regional Veterinary Referral Center mention?
CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website.
What emergency facilities does The Regional Veterinary Referral Center have?
Its website mentions an intensive care unit and CT or MRI imaging.

Places this hospital serves

Where this listing comes from

  • Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “Hours of Operation Our facility is open 24/7 for emergency and critical care.”

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