VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital
VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital is an emergency & critical care practice in Phoenix, AZ. Procedures include oxygen supplementation, specialized nutritional support, initial stabilization, and blood transfusions.
About
VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital located in Phoenix, AZ. The hospital is home to board-certified specialists in various fields and experienced emergency doctors. They utilize state-of-the-art equipment and offer advanced diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound, X-rays, CT, fluoroscopy, and MRI.
The hospital provides 24/7 emergency and critical care for critically ill and injured pets, working closely with family veterinarians to ensure continuity of care. Specialty services, such as diagnostic imaging, are available by appointment and often require a referral from a primary care veterinarian. VetMED aims to provide pet care expertise to the Phoenix area.
Surgical team
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Megan Helgeson
BVMS, MRCVS, Practice Limited to Emergency & Critical Care
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Carly Blom
DVM
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Jon Lou
DVM
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Veronica Hough
DVM
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Lauren Parker
DVM
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Leo Egar
DVM
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Matthew Wun
DVM, MS
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Matt Goins
MVB
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Mitchell D. Song
DVM
Procedures
- oxygen supplementation
- specialized nutritional support
- initial stabilization
- blood transfusions
- Wound Care
- Hospitalization
- blood pressure support
- Pain Management
- Post-Operative Support
- Treatment of Shock
- dialysis
- blood gas analysis
- Oxygen Therapy
- aggressive multimodal pain control
- Coagulation Analysis
- Diagnostic Work Up
- Fluid Therapy
- thoracic imaging
- Emergency Imaging
- heart monitoring
- Management of Toxicities
- advanced life support
- 24-hour State-of-the-art Patient Monitoring
- CPR
Equipment
- mechanical ventilation
- oxygen kennels
- high-flow O2 therapy
- fluoroscopy
- X-rays (radiographs)
- ultrasound
- CT
- MRI
- telemetry
Photos
Photos via Google · Danny V, VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital, Gabriela Dishon, Eric Thiessen, Drew Gebs
Frequently asked questions
- What types of advanced diagnostic imaging are available at VetMED?
- VetMED offers a range of advanced diagnostic imaging procedures, including ultrasound, X-rays (radiographs), CT scans, fluoroscopy, and MRI. These in-depth tests help veterinarians understand underlying health conditions, particularly internal organ issues, to better address a patient's illness or injury. Outpatient ultrasound services are available Monday through Thursday by appointment.
- Does VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital offer 24/7 emergency care?
- Yes, VetMED provides 24-hour emergency and critical care services, including holidays. Their emergency department focuses on initial stabilization and advanced life support for critically ill and injured patients. They are available anytime for inpatient or outpatient care for life-threatening conditions.
- What kind of critical care equipment does VetMED utilize for its patients?
- VetMED's dedicated Critical Care Unit (CCU) is equipped with a mechanical ventilator, multiple oxygen kennels, and high-flow oxygen therapy. They also use telemetry and are focused on equipping the department with additional diagnostic tools and advanced equipment to support their most critical patients.
- How does VetMED coordinate care with a pet's primary veterinarian?
- VetMED works closely with family veterinarians to ensure continuity of care when a pet requires more specialized attention. For non-emergency diagnostic imaging, a referral from a primary care veterinarian is required. This ensures the best test is ordered and proper transfer of medical information for optimal patient care.
- What types of conditions are treated in the emergency and critical care department?
- The emergency department treats a wide range of conditions, from severe trauma and difficulty breathing to shock, collapse, and sepsis. They also manage traumatic brain injury, protracted seizures, acute organ failure, and complications from surgery or anesthesia, along with various injuries and illnesses like toxicity exposure and snake bites.