CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency

CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is an emergency & critical care practice in Charlotte, NC, staffed by 3 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include Neurology and Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, administering sedation to birds via the nasal passage, and Oncology.

About

CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is an advanced medical center for pets, offering board-certified specialties and 24-hour emergency services under one roof. The clinic provides specialized care in areas such as Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Surgery.

The center focuses on pets' advanced medical needs and works closely with referring veterinarians for referrals, collaborating to diagnose conditions and plan treatment. CARE does not provide primary veterinary services like spay and neuter, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, immunizations, or boarding, as these are considered the expertise of primary veterinarians.

Surgical team

  • Susan M. Jones

    DVM, DACVAA (Anesthesia, Analgesia)

    With expertise in pharmacology, physiology and pain management, Dr. Jones customizes anesthesia plans to each patient’s needs.

  • Sara Brethel

    DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

    As a cardiologist, she loves working with pets and their owners to find the best plan to suit their needs and goals.

  • Camden Rouben

    DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

  • Peggy Sayer

    DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

  • Leonie Bertram

    DVM, DACVECC

  • Michelle E. Culbert

    DVM

  • Lauren E. Hall

    DVM

  • Jennifer Huang

    DVM

  • Debra C. James

    DVM

  • Kelly Lang

    DVM

  • Nicole Meddaugh

    DVM

  • Jendaya R. O’Grady

    DVM

  • Jill Pascarella

    DVM

  • Heather Rosenberg

    DVM

  • Robert Ruane

    DVM

  • Nolan Shaw

    DVM

  • Eleanor Teplin

    DVM

  • Matthew Thompson

    DVM

  • Carol White

    DVM

  • Skyler Hensarling

    DVM

Procedures

  • Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • administering sedation to birds via the nasal passage
  • Oncology
  • general anesthesia
  • pain management
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency
  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgery
  • advanced monitoring techniques
  • Cardiology
  • Anesthesiology

Equipment

  • warm, moist breathing system during anesthesia

Photos

Photos via Google · CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency, Teagen Conway, Susan Logan, Robert Pinka, Emma Creech

Frequently asked questions

What types of specialized veterinary care are available at CARE?
CARE offers board-certified specialties including Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Surgery. The facility also provides 24-hour emergency services.
Does CARE provide routine veterinary services like vaccinations or spay/neuter?
No, CARE focuses on pets' advanced medical needs and does not offer services such as spay and neuter, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, immunizations, or boarding. These services are considered the expertise of primary veterinarians.
Is there a board-certified anesthesiologist on staff at CARE?
Yes, Susan M. Jones, DVM, DACVAA (Anesthesia and Analgesia), is a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist at CARE. She customizes anesthesia plans to each patient's needs, provides local and general anesthesia, implements advanced monitoring techniques, and promotes smooth recoveries.
What is the background of the cardiologists at CARE?
The cardiology team includes board-certified specialists such as Sara Brethel, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), Camden Rouben, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), and Peggy Sayer, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology). Dr. Brethel, for example, completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship, a cardiology specialty internship, and a cardiology residency.
Has any research been published by the veterinarians at CARE?
Yes, Dr. Susan M. Jones, a board-certified anesthesiologist, has published research on topics such as the effects of carprofen and omeprazole on canine gut health, the use of warm, moist breathing systems during anesthesia for temperature maintenance in healthy dogs, and administering sedation to birds via the nasal passage.

Contact & hours

Address

3726 Latrobe Dr
Charlotte

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