Westside Animal Emergency Clinic
Westside Animal Emergency Clinic is an emergency & critical care practice in Lithia Springs, GA. Procedures include critical care support, hospitalization, diagnostic procedures, and surgical services.
About
Westside Animal Emergency Clinic provides emergency and urgent care for pets during weekday evenings, overnight, weekends, and all major holidays. Their veterinarians are specially trained in emergency veterinary medicine and triage. The clinic is equipped to offer specialized diagnostics, a complete range of surgical services, critical care support, and hospitalization. It features a state-of-the-art surgical suite, oxygen therapy cages, a comprehensive in-house laboratory, and a digital radiology system.
Located in Lithia Springs, GA, the clinic serves pet owners in west Georgia, including Douglas, Cobb, Paulding, Haralson, Carroll, Bartow, Cherokee, and Coweta counties, extending as far as Alabama. It is described as the only emergency vet clinic serving clients west of Atlanta to Alabama, and a premier emergency animal hospital in Georgia. The clinic ensures primary veterinarians receive records for continuing care.
Procedures
- critical care support
- hospitalization
- diagnostic procedures
- surgical services
Equipment
- Catalyst 1 & DX
- Sedivue DX
- ProCyte DX
- surgical suite
- comprehensive in-house laboratory
- digital radiology system
- oxygen therapy cages
Photos
Photos via Google · Westside Animal Emergency Clinic, David Brassell, Linda DelRisco, Megan Collett, Rachel Shoap
Frequently asked questions
- What symptoms indicate a pet emergency requiring immediate veterinary attention?
- The clinic considers several situations emergencies requiring immediate care. These include obvious signs of extreme anxiety or pain, uncontrolled bleeding, choking or difficulty breathing, eye injuries, issues with urination or defecation, bleeding from orifices, staggering or seizures, severe lameness or fractures, suspected poisoning, refusal to drink for 24 hours, severe vomiting or diarrhea, heatstroke, or unconsciousness.
- What specialized services does Westside Animal Emergency Clinic provide?
- Westside Animal Emergency Clinic offers state-of-the-art emergency care, including specialized diagnostics, a complete range of surgical services, critical care support, and hospitalization. Their facility includes a state-of-the-art surgical suite, oxygen therapy cages, a comprehensive in-house laboratory with ProCyte DX, Sedivue DX, and Catalyst 1 & DX, and a digital radiology system.
- What payment and financing options are available for emergency veterinary care?
- Payment for services is due in full at the time of provision, with a full deposit required for hospitalized patients. The clinic accepts cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express. For financing, they offer CareCredit and Scratchpay, which have an easy application process with quick results.
- Should pet owners call ahead before bringing their pet to the emergency clinic?
- While it is always best to call ahead if possible, the clinic understands that emergency situations can develop quickly, making it not always feasible. If the situation does not allow time for a call, pet owners should not hesitate to bring their pet directly to the clinic for immediate veterinary medical attention.
- How does Westside Animal Emergency Clinic coordinate care with a pet's primary veterinarian?
- Westside Animal Emergency Clinic ensures seamless, integrated care by keeping the pet's primary care veterinarian updated. After an emergency, when it's time for post-emergency and ongoing care, the clinic provides the primary veterinarian with access to the records of the care provided for the pet.