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Here, our emergency and specialty vets in Gaithersburg share a few words about Gunner - canine companion and guardian angel to Sgt. Michelle Champagne.

Veterinary Referral Associates is one of the oldest and best-known specialty veterinary and 24-hour emergency animal hospitals in the country. We are dedicated to our beloved patients and their owners. Our services are backed by our years of experience and a true passion for animals. Our board-certified critical care specialist and emergency veterinarians provide emergency and critical patient care late nights, weekends, and holidays, or any time you're unable to reach your primary care veterinarian.

We are always grateful to receive kind words and updates on the furry friends who have been treated at our hospital, like this sweet note and photos for Gunner, Sgt. Champagne's canine companion:

'Hello, my name is Sgt. Michelle Champagne, and Gunner is my guardian angel. I moved to Maryland four years ago with the military following a deployment. Gunner helped me overcome everything with my PTSD, and I don't know where I would be without him. After meeting my husband, Gunner became my travel companion and a big brother to our daughter. I don't know what I would do without him.'

We would like to thank Sgt. Champagne for sharing her connection with Gunner and these adorable photographs of him with all of us here at Veterinary Referral Associates.

New Patients Welcome

Veterinary Referral Associates is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of Gaithersburg companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.

Contact (301) 926-3300