Referring Veterinarians
A Trusted Partner in Advanced Veterinary Care
At Hartrick Veterinary Clinic, we understand the trust it takes to refer a patient. Our team proudly supports the Metro Detroit/Royal Oak/Berkeley veterinary community by offering advanced diagnostics, surgery, orthopedics, and urgent care—while honoring the relationships pet families have with their primary care providers.
Whether you’re managing a complex case, facing scheduling limitations, or need urgent care support for one of your patients, our team is here to help. We welcome direct client visits as well as veterinarian-coordinated referrals, and we’re committed to delivering excellent care while keeping you informed every step of the way.
Why Refer to Hartrick Veterinary Clinic?
At Hartrick, we’re not a referral-only hospital—our role is to serve as a bridge between primary care practices and large, multi-specialty referral facilities. We provide advanced procedures and timely care in a setting that’s local, accessible, and rooted in partnership. Our goal is to support surrounding veterinary teams with trusted expertise while ensuring patients receive the care they need, when they need it.
What you can expect when referring to Hartrick:
- Prompt communication after each visit
- Access to advanced diagnostics, surgery, orthopedics (TPLOs, patellar luxation correction, etc), and urgent care services
- Experienced doctors who follow through on post-treatment care
- A commitment to returning clients to your practice for continued care
- Flexible access—referral not required, but always welcomed
We treat your patients like our own—and your reputation like it’s part of ours.
Commonly Referred Veterinary Services
We frequently see patients referred to us for:
- TPLO
- Patellar luxation correction (MPLs)
- Orthopedic surgery (other)
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Foreign body obstruction (endoscopic retrieval, gastrotomy, enterotomy, resection & anastomosis)
- C-section
- Splenectomy
- Limb amputation
- Cystotomy
- Advanced dental procedures
- Perineal urethrostomy (feline)
- Same-day urgent care and stabilization
- Gastropexy
If you’re unsure whether a case is appropriate for referral, feel free to call and speak with a member of our medical team.
