Animal Emergency Hospital
Animal Emergency Hospital is an emergency & critical care practice in Bel Air, MD. Procedures include Emergency surgery and Endoscopy.
About
Animal Emergency Hospital is a dedicated emergency and critical care facility providing round-the-clock medical services for small animals, avian, and exotic patients. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including full onsite laboratory procedures, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and surgical suites. Their facility is designed for 24-hour monitoring and hospitalization, supported by a team of experienced veterinary assistants and registered veterinary technicians who manage complex cases, including emergency surgeries and intensive care needs.
Serving Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore counties in Maryland, the hospital operates as an emergency resource for pet owners and supports over 50 veterinary practices in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The clinic follows a triage-based model similar to human emergency rooms, prioritizing patients based on medical severity rather than arrival time. They offer online pre-registration to help streamline the check-in process for clients seeking urgent care when their primary veterinarian is unavailable.
Surgical team
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Jennifer Goessling
DVM
Dr. Goessling graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009.
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Christine Price
RVT
Christine has a special passion for teaching veterinary technician educational programs, and helping others reach success in the veterinary field.
Procedures
Equipment
- Digital radiology
- Ultrasound
- InVue cytology analyzer
- Intelliscope endoscopy system
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an appointment to bring my pet to the emergency room?
- No, you do not need an appointment. The hospital is open 24/7 and accepts walk-ins for emergencies. If your pet is experiencing an emergency, you should come directly to the hospital. While you may choose to complete online pre-registration before arriving to help streamline the check-in process, it does not determine the order in which your pet is seen.
- How is the order of care determined for patients?
- Patients are treated based on medical severity rather than arrival time. Upon arrival, an intake technician assesses the pet's vitals and condition to assign a triage level. Pets with life-threatening conditions, such as severe trauma, respiratory distress, or cardiac arrest, are categorized as STAT and receive immediate, life-saving intervention before all other patients.
- What types of animals does the hospital treat?
- The hospital provides emergency and critical care services for small animals, as well as avian and exotic patients. Their professional staff has experience in treating these diverse species and is equipped to provide support, treatment, and care for them in emergency situations.
- What diagnostic tools are available at the hospital?
- The hospital is equipped with a variety of diagnostic tools to support emergency care, including full onsite laboratory procedures, digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy. They also utilize an InVue cytology analyzer for rapid in-hospital evaluation and the Intelliscope system for advanced diagnostic applications such as otoscopy, rhinoscopy, and foreign body retrieval.