Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care

Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care is an emergency & critical care practice in Las Vegas, NV. Procedures include Emergency Pet Care, Stabilization and treatment of shock, Bandage and splint placement, and Intubated, recumbent patient care and monitoring.

About

Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care in Las Vegas, NV, provides 24/7 emergency and critical care services, 365 days a year. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and an experienced emergency team. Board-certified specialists are available to consult with emergency doctors on cases, distinguishing it from ER-only clinics. The facility offers advanced imaging, on-site labs, digital X-ray, and fully equipped surgery suites.

The clinic handles a wide range of emergency situations, from accidents and trauma to metabolic disorders and respiratory distress. No appointment is needed for emergency care, and walk-ins are welcome. The team coordinates with primary veterinarians, providing records and discussing care details to ensure continuity for pet owners in the Las Vegas area.

Surgical team

  • Erika Fauth

    DVM

  • Jeff Allen

    DVM

  • Kelsey Braaten

    DVM

  • Frank Fasanella

    DVM

  • Candace Fernandez

    DVM

  • Karissa Hughes

    DVM

  • Laura Paasch

    DVM

  • Jessica Quellhorst

    DVM

  • Morgan Strader

    DVM

  • Mike Valle

    DVM

  • Caitlin Weiser

    DVM

Procedures

  • Emergency Pet Care
  • Stabilization and treatment of shock
  • Bandage and splint placement
  • Intubated, recumbent patient care and monitoring
  • Diagnostic centesis
  • Indwelling urinary catheter placement
  • Emergency services
  • Gentle, compassionate euthanasia
  • Basic in-house cytology
  • Endoscopy (IM)
  • Blood/component transfusion therapy
  • Adjunct eye testing
  • Single and multi lumen central venous catheters
  • Infectious disease/isolation hospitalization
  • High Flow
  • Indirect blood pressure monitoring
  • Decompressive cysto
  • Cystocentesis
  • Tracheostomy tube care and maintenance
  • Thoracocentesis
  • O2 supplementation
  • Continuous closed chest drainage
  • Urgent Care
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Feeding tube placement, enteral feeding
  • Naso-oxygen catheter placement
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Abdominocentesis
  • Blood/urine testing
  • Manual ventilation
  • Continuous ECG monitoring/telemetry
  • Defibrillation
  • Chest tube placement and monitoring
  • Urine drug testing
  • Hospitalization
  • Surgery
  • CPR
  • Emesis induction and decontamination
  • End of Life Care
  • Urinary deobstruction

Photos

Photos via Google · Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care, Jena DellaGrottaglia-Maldonado, Anon Ymous, amber hartley

Frequently asked questions

What types of emergency situations can Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care treat?
Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care is equipped to treat any emergency situation. This includes accidents, injuries, trauma, ocular emergencies, bleeding, bloat, collapse, difficulty breathing, urinary obstruction, toxic ingestions, rattlesnake envenomation, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, limping, postoperative complications, allergic reactions, reproductive emergencies, parvovirus, metabolic disorders, lethargy, heat stroke, and cardiopulmonary arrest.
Are appointments required for emergency services at this facility?
No appointment is needed for emergency care at Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care. Pet owners can call or bring their pets directly to the hospital, as walk-ins are welcome for any emergency situation.
What advanced diagnostic capabilities are available at Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care?
The hospital features state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, including advanced imaging and diagnostics. Specific capabilities include blood and urine testing, diagnostic centesis, X-rays, ultrasound (AFAST/TFAST), endoscopy (IM), adjunct eye testing, MRI, CT scans, basic in-house cytology, and urine drug testing.
How does Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care coordinate with a pet's primary veterinarian?
After a pet's visit, the team at Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care will contact the pet's primary veterinarian. They provide records and discuss the details of the care provided to ensure continuity of treatment and information sharing.
Does this emergency clinic have access to veterinary specialists?
Yes, unlike ER-only clinics, Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care has board-certified specialists available to consult with their emergency doctors on any case. This allows for specialized input on complex care needs.

Contact & hours

Address

8650 W Tropicana Ave #104
Las Vegas

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