Emergency and Critical Care

Emergency and Critical Care services

Care for emergencies, including but not limited to:

• Severe trauma
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe pain
• Poisoning
• Snakebites
• Heatstroke

Same-day care, including:

• Mild to moderate vomiting or diarrhea
• Minor injuries or limping
• Minor wounds
• Broken toenails

Conditions we treat

• Bleeding disorders
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Endocrine disorders
• Heart disease/cardio bypass surgery recovery
• Infectious diseases
• Metabolic disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Organ dysfunction
• Respiratory disorders
• Trauma

Specialized technology

• Blood product administration
• Central/long line catheterization
• Chest tube placement and maintenance
• Feeding tube placement and maintenance
• Intravenous catheters and advanced fluid therapy
• Multiparameter monitoring including EKG, direct blood pressure, and central venous pressure
• Multiple oxygen delivery systems, including high flow nasal oxygen and positive pressure ventilation
• Pain management
• Urinary catheters and collection systems

We partner with the hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging service to provide advanced imaging technologies and services to our clients.

Emergency visit fee:

• $175 for dogs and cats
• $250 for exotic pets, which covers the exam, specialty care, and handling protocols, and, if medically necessary, a phone consultation with our Avian, Exotic, and Zoological Medicine service

Environmental cleaning and safety fee: A $15 environmental cleaning and safety fee is charged to cover the cost of thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing spaces throughout the hospital, including hazardous material disposal and biohazard surveillance and response.

After your pet’s initial exam, we will provide you with an estimate for any care needed. Cost will vary based on the level of treatment and care your pet requires, and our team will walk you through anticipated costs before moving forward.

If you want additional information about the cost of care, your primary care veterinarian can call us before your arrival and we will provide them with an estimate.

When you arrive, your pet will be evaluated right away by a member of our team to ensure they are stable, and we will recommend next steps if they need immediate medical attention.

After your pet’s initial evaluation, there might be a wait time if your pet’s condition is considered stable, or if our team needs to attend to more critical patients.

If your pet is hospitalized, you will receive a status update from your specialty care team veterinarian at least once a day, between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. If your pet’s medical status declines for any reason, your veterinarian will call you as soon as possible.

For veterinarians wanting to discuss a case with an urgent problem, call us at (970) 297-5000 and ask to speak to an emergency room veterinarian. Our team is available 24/7 to collaborate on diagnostic and therapeutic plans for patients remaining in your care.

Learn more about consultations.

If you are a referring veterinarian:

• Call us at (970) 297-5000 and let us know you are referring a patient to the emergency care team.
• You will be connected with an emergency care veterinarian to discuss your patient’s case, including a diagnostic plan, care plan, and cost estimate, which you should communicate to your client.
• Email your patient’s medical records to [email protected] prior to your client’s arrival.
• If your client has identified you as their primary care veterinarian during their visit, you will receive a visit summary via email within 24 hours. If you are expecting follow-up communication and have not received any within 24 hours, please contact us.