Small Animal Emergency Medicine
Emergency Services and Critical Care
Our Emergency Room is always open for patients
with serious, life-threatening problems or minor emergencies in the
event that your primary veterinarian is unable to see you or
provide the necessary treatment. A veterinarian and support
staff are in the hospital 24 hours a day for receiving and
monitoring of patients.
We are a fully functional service
with the capabilities of the entire hospital for true emergencies
such as surgical emergencies. Our primary goal is to provide
immediate initial evaluation, stabilization, treatment and
diagnostics for acutely ill or injured pets. Our
veterinarians can then consult with a host of specialists in all
fields to provide the best possible care to your pet. See our
Services and Facilities for more information.
Our ICU provides ongoing care and
monitoring of critically ill or injured pets and those recovering
from surgery. This may include continuous ECG and pulse
oximetry monitoring, fluid and transfusion therapy or oxygen and
ventilatory support. See our Services and Facilities for more
information.
What to expect:
- If your pet is experiencing a critical emergency, a senior
veterinary student will immediately take him/her back to the ER for
stabilization and initial assestment and diagnostics by a
veterinarian.
- If your pet is stable, a senior veterinary student will take a
history and perform an initial assessment followed by assessment by
a veterinarian.
- A treatment plan will be created including needed diagnostics
and an estimate will be generated. Treatment may include
staying in the hospital or may be done on an outpatient basis
depending on the condition. Transfers may also be made back
to your primary veterinarian.
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