Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers is an emergency & critical care practice in Highland, IN. Procedures include Complete Blood Count (CBC), Blood Electrolyte Panels, Laser Therapy, and Pet Urinalysis.
About
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) Highland is an AAHA-accredited, emergency-only veterinary hospital providing 24/7 critical care for pets. The facility offers a dedicated team of emergency doctors and support staff, focusing exclusively on urgent and emergency treatments. Services include in-house diagnostics, urgent and emergency surgery, 24/7 hospitalization, and laser therapy. The clinic emphasizes its commitment to providing high-quality emergency care without offering wellness visits or upselling.
Opened in 2014, EVCC Highland serves pets in northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois, including areas like Crown Point, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Joliet, Chicago, Lansing, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Tinley Park, Munster, Hammond, and Griffith. The clinic operates 24/7, 365 days a year, providing immediate assistance for sudden illnesses, accidents, or injuries without requiring an appointment. They collaborate with primary veterinarians by sharing medical records and diagnostic results for seamless continuity of care.
Surgical team
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Kerry O'Conner
DVM
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Amy Michael
RVT, LVT
Procedures
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood Electrolyte Panels
- Laser Therapy
- Pet Urinalysis
- Blood Chemistry Panels
- Wound/laceration repair
- Bladder stone removal
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Foreign object removal
- Ruptured gallbladder
- Pet Euthanasia
- Endoscopy
- Limb or tail amputation
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Enucleation (removal of an eye)
- Benign and malignant mass removal
- Urgent & Emergency Surgery
- Emergency C-section
- In-House Diagnostics
- 24/7 Hospitalization
- Fecal Testing
- Urinary obstruction
- Feeding tube placement
- Ovariohysterectomy (removal of infected uterus by pyometra)
- Gastric torsion (bloat) and gastropexy
- Infectious Disease Tests
- Pulse Oximetry Monitoring
Equipment
- Digital X-Rays
Photos
Photos via Google · Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, Cecilia Leal-Camacho, Alyssa Taylor, Jose Lopez III, Jen Witkowsky
Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergencies does EVCC Highland treat?
- EVCC Highland treats a range of urgent and emergency conditions including allergic reactions, difficulty urinating, limping, trouble breathing, eye problems, foreign object or toxin ingestion, vomiting and diarrhea, accidents, trauma (dog bites, hit-by-car, wounds), seizures, dystocia, and collapse. They advise pet owners to call if unsure whether a condition warrants an emergency visit.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at EVCC Highland?
- EVCC Highland offers in-house diagnostic services to provide fast and accurate results for emergency cases. These include Complete Blood Count (CBC), Digital X-Rays, Pet Urinalysis, Blood Chemistry Panels, Fecal Testing, Infectious Disease Tests, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Pulse Oximetry Monitoring, Electrocardiogram (EKG), Blood Electrolyte Panels, and Endoscopy.
- Does EVCC Highland offer surgical services for emergency situations?
- Yes, EVCC Highland provides urgent and emergency surgical services for pets 24/7. Their skilled surgical team performs life-saving procedures such as foreign object removal, benign and malignant mass removal, wound/laceration repair, emergency C-sections, gastric torsion (bloat) and gastropexy, bladder stone removal, urinary obstruction, and ovariohysterectomy for pyometra.
- How does EVCC Highland ensure continuity of care with a pet's primary veterinarian?
- Upon conclusion of an emergency visit, EVCC Highland shares full medical records and diagnostic results with the pet's primary veterinarian. This collaboration ensures a seamless continuation of care, allowing primary veterinarians to confidently refer pets for specialized emergency treatment and receive comprehensive updates.
- Is 24/7 hospitalization available for pets at EVCC Highland?
- Yes, EVCC Highland offers 24/7 hospitalization and overnight monitoring for pets. During their stay, pets are constantly monitored by licensed veterinarians, ensuring round-the-clock care and attention. This service provides peace of mind that a veterinarian is always available, even during the night.