A Scalawags customer was telling me this week about a positive experience she had with the Maine Veterinary Referral Center (MVRC) in Scarborough, Maine. I was unfamiliar with this facility so close to Kennebunkport and thought others might be too.  The hospital's website boasts it is Maine's only full-time veterinary referral practice specializing in canine and feline neurology, neurosurgery, surgery, CT scanning and MRI imaging.

During normal business hours (8am-5pm) the facility schedules appointments and procedures for dogs and cats referred by primary care veterinarians. 

And, as of May 2008, MVRC opened a 24/7 emergency department. If emergency care is needed, the hospital prefers a referral from the primary care veterinarian but will see patients who are unable to connect with their vet for a referral. Call ahead to let MVRC know you are coming. MVRC will work with you through the referral process once your animal's emergency needs are met.

It is good to know this state-of-the-art facility is located so close to those of us living in or visiting Southern Maine. The more options we have and know about the better! 

Contact information for the Maine Veterinary Referral Center

Telephone: 207.885.1290

Address:
1500 Technology Way
Enterprise Business Park (off Route 1)
Scarborough, ME 04074

For more information about this facility, visit http://www.maineveterinaryreferralcenter.com/index.htm