What To Do In An Emergency
Knowing what to expect when visiting our hospital during an emergency can help make the process easier for you and your pet.
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Step 1: Call Ahead If You Can
We understand that in an emergency, you may be unable to call us in advance, but it is beneficial to our team and your pet if you do. If you have time, you can also complete our New Patient Form before you arrive.
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Step 2: Get to our Emergency Department right away.
Upon your arrival, you will be directed to a seat or treatment area. If you have not already done so, you'll be asked to complete our New Patient Form. Your pet will be triaged by one of our team members before a full examination is performed by a veterinarian.
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Step 3: Assessment & Treatment Planning
Once your pet's assessment has been completed, our highly trained veterinarians will develop a treatment plan so your pet will receive the best possible treatment.
We will keep your primary care veterinarian updated with your pet's medical history to ensure seamless, integrated care that meets your pet's needs.
Payment & Financing
At VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital we'll help you navigate our options for payment and financing so you can focus on getting your pet the care they need.
Emergency Veterinarians
Our emergency veterinarians are equipped and qualified to provide attentive emergency care 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our ER veterinarians also regularly collaborate with our veterinary specialists as well as referring primary care veterinarians to provide your beloved companion with the best possible care.
Meet Our Emergency Veterinarians
Critical Care Specialists
We are also staffed with board-certified veterinary criticalists who provide 24/7 monitoring and critical care services for pets that require intensive treatments, therapies and monitoring until their condition stabilizes.
Animal Emergency Vet FAQs
Emergency veterinary care involves the treatment of animals in situations that require immediate medical attention or could potentially be life-threatening.
- What is considered an emergency?
These circumstances are considered veterinary emergencies and will need immediate, urgent care. If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms or has had an accident, bring them to our emergency vet clinic in Englewood right away.
- Obvious signs of extreme anxiety or pain
- Bleeding that hasn't stopped, or severe bleeding
- Choking, difficulty breathing or continuous coughing/gagging
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Pain associated with passing feces or urinating, or inability to pass feces or urinate
- Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Staggering and/or seizures
- Severe lameness, fractured bones or inability to move legs
- You know or suspect your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, marijuana etc.)
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; more than two episodes in 24-hours
- Heatstroke or heat stress
- Unconsciousness
- What emergency services do you offer?
At our emergency veterinary clinic in Englewood, we offer state-of-the-art emergency care for your four-legged family members. We are equipped to provide specialized diagnostics, a complete range of surgical services, and hospitalization.
- Do I need to call ahead?
If you can, it's always best to call us ahead of your arrival, but we understand emergency situations can develop very quickly and that this is not always possible.
If your situation does not allow time for you to call, please do not hesitate to bring your pet to our clinic for immediate veterinary medical attention.
It always is best to call us ahead if you can, but we understand that in emergency situations that's not always possible.
- When is your emergency clinic open?
We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
A veterinary emergency hospital is very similar to a human emergency department — the pace can be unpredictable and you may have to wait.
We are not able to predict which cases we will see and when they will arrive, but we will prioritize cases based on medical need.
You'll find a comfortable area for waiting, and we will do our best to keep you updated about wait times and the status of your pet.
- Will you keep in touch with our primary care veterinarian?
Yes, we will keep your primary care veterinarian updated with your pet's medical history and files to ensure your pet receives seamless, integrated care.