NCSU Emergency Services and Critical Care | Veterinary Hospital
NCSU Emergency Services and Critical Care | Veterinary Hospital is an emergency & critical care practice in Raleigh, NC. Procedures include Ophthalmology, Hemoperfusion, Oncology, and Cardiology.
About
NCSU Emergency Services and Critical Care provides world-class emergency and critical care around the clock, every day of the year. This department is part of a premier veterinary hospital, offering access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic options. It provides extracorporeal services such as hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and plasmapheresis. The intensive care unit is staffed by dedicated technicians and clinicians 24 hours a day. The Emergency and Critical Care Department achieved a perfect score in its recent American Animal Hospital Association re-accreditation.
As a teaching hospital, it integrates veterinary students into care teams, which are always led by board-certified specialists. Clinicians have 24/7 access to consultation with various specialty services, including Cardiology, Dermatology, Neurology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine, facilitating transfers when complex problems arise. The hospital serves as a referral center for veterinarians across the Southeast and beyond, treating over 35,000 animals annually. Patients are triaged upon arrival, with the most critical cases seen first.
Surgical team
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Katie Sheats
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Duncan Lascelles
Dr. Duncan Lascelles and his team are advancing our understanding of the underlying neurobiology of pain while also working on methods to measure it and control it in companion animals.
Procedures
- Ophthalmology
- Hemoperfusion
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Exotic Animals
- Internal Medicine
- Equine orthopedic surgery
- Emergency and Critical Care
- Plasmapheresis
- Dermatology
- General & Orthopedic Surgery
- Hemodialysis
- Neurology
- Dentistry
Photos
Photos via Google · Kayla Walker
Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergencies does NCSU Emergency Services and Critical Care treat?
- The emergency service evaluates pets displaying symptoms such as breathing difficulty, weakness or collapse, trouble urinating or defecating, vomiting or diarrhea, bleeding or seizing, or exposure to toxins or trauma. Patients are triaged based on the severity of their condition, similar to human emergency rooms.
- What specialty consultations are available for emergency patients?
- Attending clinicians in the emergency service have 24/7 access to consultation with various small animal specialty services. These include Cardiology, Dermatology, Exotic Animals, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Internal Medicine, allowing for potential transfer to these services.
- How does NCSU Emergency Services and Critical Care handle patient intake and prioritization?
- Upon arrival, all pets are immediately assessed and triaged by technical staff based on vital signs and a brief history. Patients with the most serious problems are seen first, ensuring that critically ill patients receive priority. Veterinary students assist with intake and communicate clinician recommendations.
- Are veterinary students involved in patient care at the hospital?
- Yes, senior veterinary students play an important role in the care team. Clients can expect to speak with a veterinary student as part of the intake and treatment process. Students are in close communication with veterinarians and communicate clinician recommendations. The hospital is a teaching institution.
- What advanced therapeutic options are offered by the emergency and critical care service?
- The emergency and critical care service offers extracorporeal services, including hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and plasmapheresis. The intensive care unit is staffed by dedicated technicians and clinicians around the clock, providing continuous care for hospitalized patients.
Contact & hours
Address
CVM Terry Center
Raleigh
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