Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon opens new groundbreaking location
Design promotes unique experience featuring a beer garden, food truck court, and childcare for staff members
Rendition of future VRCCO medical facility (Photo courtesy of VRCCO).
The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO) is opening a new location in Bend, Oregon. The spacious, innovative facility is designed to meet the increasing demand for advanced pet medical care in the Pacific Northwest.
According to a company release,1 the 26,000-square-foot facility features a bone and joint center, physical therapy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fluoroscopic capabilities, and computed tomography (CT).
The founders also aimed to offer a one-of-a-kind experience for staff and pet owners. The owners are creating VetCadets Childcare, which will be located within the building and provide subsidized childcare for staff. For all, there will be a food truck court and beer garden, including delicious food options from Central Oregon.
Mauricio Dujowich, DVM, DACVS-SA, co-founder and CEO of VRCCO, shared that these elements are in line with the company’s guiding core values, (ie, going beyond expectations and a personalized experience).
"Although nobody wants to be at the doctor's, it does not mean we can't do everything possible to make it a positive experience for pets, the pet parents, and staff,” he added, in the release.
Initiated in 2018, VRCCO sees patients with advanced or emergency medical conditions from the entire Pacific Northwest and is the only 24/7 emergency veterinary facility in Central Oregon that also has board-certified doctors in dermatology, internal medicine, medical oncology, surgery, and ophthalmology.
The release1 noted a ceremony is occurring on July 30, 2022, at 12 pm for staff, with a projected completion date in the fall of 2023.
Reference
Dogs and cats in the Pacific Northwest to get medical care that rivals Human Medical facilities. The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon. News release. July 18, 2022. Accessed July 18, 2022. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/07/18/2481091/0/en/Dogs-and-Cats-in-the-Pacific-Northwest-to-Get-Medical-Care-That-Rivals-Human-Medical-Facilities.html
