Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is proud to announce the official opening of its newly expanded, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, now open and welcoming patients in Charleston, South Carolina. Located at 3484 Shelby Ray Court, the expansion represents a major milestone in CVRC’s mission to provide advanced, compassionate specialty and emergency veterinary care to pets and their families throughout the Lowcountry. 

The expansion doubles the hospital’s footprint from 16,000 square feet to 32,000 square feet. The project, which broke ground in August 2024, was thoughtfully designed to enhance patient care, improve client experience, and support continued growth in specialty, emergency, and urgent care services. 

“Our expanded facility allows us to care for more patients while continuing to elevate the quality, comfort, and medical excellence our clients and referring veterinarians expect,” said Hospital Director, Holly Williams. “Every aspect of this expansion was designed with pets, families, and our medical teams in mind.” 

Key Features of the Expanded Facility Include: 

• Two fully expanded lobbies, creating separate waiting areas for Emergency and Specialty services, along with a space specifically designed for cats, to improve flow and reduce stress 
• Streamlined check-in and check-out processes designed to efficiently manage higher caseloads 
• Expanded Emergency Department, including a dedicated Feline ward to enhance the experience and comfort of cat patients 
• Expanded ICU with increased capacity and advanced equipment, including ICU cribs and custom oxygen cages for improved critical patient support 
• Six surgical suites, doubling surgical capacity 
  • Addition of two state-of-the-art scope towers and a new 3D camera system for fine-detail neurosurgery 
• Radiation Oncology LINAC vault (coming soon!), significantly expanding cancer treatment capabilities 
• Expanded Physical Rehabilitation department, featuring two state-of-the-art underwater treadmills and a dedicated outdoor exercise area, separate from the rest of the hospital 
• Expanded laboratory and pharmacy, centrally located to connect the hospital and provide rapid access to extensive in-house diagnostics and medications 
• Ten additional exam rooms, bringing the total to 19 exam rooms 
• Dedicated spaces for each specialty department, allowing more cases to be seen while supporting a growing medical team 
• Multiple new patient housing areas to accommodate increased patient volume 
• Two private bereavement rooms with discreet exits, offering families a quiet, compassionate space during difficult moments 
• Increased parking capacity and enhanced landscaping, improving accessibility and overall client experience 

This expansion positions Charleston Veterinary Referral Center for continued growth while strengthening its ability to deliver comprehensive, high-quality specialty and emergency care.

CVRC remains deeply committed to serving the Charleston community and supporting referring veterinarians with advanced diagnostics, treatment options, and compassionate support. 

For more information, visit charlestonvrc.com. 

ABOUT CHARLESTON VETERINARY REFERRAL CENTER 
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is the most advanced small animal emergency and referral hospital in Charleston and the Southeast. Open 24/7, CVRC handles emergencies around the clock. Their specialties include emergency medicine, urgent care, critical care, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and physical rehabilitation. Located in West Ashley, just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, CVRC serves patients from South Carolina, its surrounding states, and beyond. CVRC is a Level I certified emergency and critical care hospital, one of the only hospitals in South Carolina to achieve this top recognition from the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). CVRC is located at 3484 Shelby Ray Court, Charleston, SC. For more information visit CharlestonVRC.com.