Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & Specialties
Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & Specialties is an emergency & critical care practice in Walpole, MA. Procedures include ultrasonography, internal medicine, high-flow oxygen therapy, and diagnostic imaging.
About
Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & Specialties (Tufts VETS) in Walpole, MA, provides 24-hour emergency veterinary and specialty referral services. Affiliated with Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, the hospital offers specialized care in anesthesiology, cardiology, critical care, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery. They handle over 20,000 cases annually, focusing solely on emergency and specialty care rather than wellness visits.
The hospital serves pets throughout New England and beyond, working in collaboration with referring veterinarians. It is conveniently located with easy access from major highways and routes, operating out of a 15,000-square-foot health-care center. Specialty service appointments are available Monday through Friday.
Procedures
- ultrasonography
- internal medicine
- high-flow oxygen therapy
- diagnostic imaging
- dermatology
- anesthesiology
- oncology
- critical care
- emergency surgery
- radiology
- transfusion medicine
- cardiology
- urgent care
- surgery
- ophthalmology
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialty veterinary services are offered at Tufts VETS?
- Tufts VETS offers a wide range of specialty services including anesthesiology, cardiology, critical care, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery. They also provide urgent care services.
- Does Tufts VETS provide 24-hour emergency care?
- Yes, Tufts VETS provides 24-hour emergency veterinary services, 7 days a week. This includes urgent care, emergency surgery, high-flow oxygen therapy, and transfusion medicine.
- Does Tufts VETS handle wildlife rehabilitation?
- Tufts VETS is not a wildlife rehabilitation center. They can only offer humane euthanasia for gravely injured small wildlife and recommend the Tufts Wildlife Clinic in N. Grafton for other wildlife needs.
- How does Tufts VETS collaborate with primary veterinarians?
- Tufts VETS works closely with primary veterinarians to provide optimal care for pets. They focus solely on emergency and specialty care, allowing referring veterinarians to continue providing primary care services.
- What should I bring to a specialty consultation at Tufts VETS?
- When coming for a specialty consultation, clients should bring all appropriate medical records from their referring veterinarian and a list of their pet's current medications.