Since 2011, the Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center (VERC) on Oahu has provided Hawaii's most comprehensive emergency and specialty veterinary care.
What VERC offers
Their 17,250 sq ft facility includes:
- 14 exam rooms and 4 surgery suites
- MRI and 128-slice CT imaging
- 24/7/365 walk-in emergency care
- Specialties: critical care, surgery, oncology, neurology, internal medicine, and rehabilitation
What this means for Kauai
We're not replicating VERC — we're adapting their proven model for Kauai's unique needs:
Phase A (Emergency Hospital): 8,000–12,000 sq ft focused on 24/7 emergency, surgery, imaging, and ICU.
Phase B (Specialty Center): Expanded referral services as the community and demand grow.
Every pet on Kauai deserves access to this level of care without leaving the island.