Critical Care - Clinic Information
The PVSEC
Emergency department offers emergency medical care 24-hours a day,
7-days a week, including all holidays, providing your pets with quality
emergency care around the clock. The emergency department is staffed around the clock by at least two experienced veterinarians, and offers the added experience of a residency-trained criticalist, who oversees the hospital ICU four days a week.
Because of the urgent nature of emergency care, the PVSEC Emergency department welcomes walk-ins. Our team of experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians provide your pet with high quality emergency medical care, including hospitalization if necessary.
As in human emergency
rooms, PVSEC Emergency triages the most acute, life-threatening cases
first. During extremely busy periods, more stable patients may need to
wait while these critical cases are stabilized. A veterinary technician
will take a brief history and the patient's vital signs prior to the
emergency doctor examining the patient. Should your pet require an
additional evaluation, PVSEC offers access to specialists in the fields
of dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology
and surgery.
Appointments
The PVSEC Emergency department welcomes both walk-ins and referral cases. Appointments are not required, although referrals and pertinent medical records assist the emergency doctors and staff in assessing your pet's condition. To refer a patient to the criticalist, your pet's primary care veterinarian should call PVSEC to speak with Dr. Guenther directly to discuss your pet's case, and fax a completed referral form (Word doc) to our office. Information from the referring veterinarian regarding your pet's medical history, previous treatments, lab work and x-rays may also be beneficial in the diagnosis and management of your pet's condition.
Many pets may require hospitalization. In the
event of a hospital stay, please be assured that every effort will be
made to make your pet comfortable. PVSEC offers fleece pads, blankets
and pillows to provide a comfortable surface for your pet. Cats are
provided with litter boxes and dogs are walked outside if appropriate.
HOURS: Emergency walk-ins are seen 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, including holidays. Critical Care cases are seen by referral only when Dr. Guenther is in the office. Please call the office at (412) 366-3400 for availability.
Fee Information
Consultations and appointments with PVSEC Emergency require a deposit at the time of admission for treatment. Full payment will be due at the time of your pet's discharge. We welcome cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or Care Credit.
