Hershey Animal Emergency Center
Hershey Animal Emergency Center is an emergency & critical care practice in Hershey, PA. Procedures include Critical Care, ICU, Albumin therapy, and Blood transfusions.
About
Hershey Animal Emergency Center provides 24/7/365 emergency care for pets in Hershey, PA. The center offers advanced emergency medicine, including life-saving surgery, critical care, endoscopy, laser therapy, and abdominal ultrasounds. They are equipped to handle conditions such as seizures, trauma, toxin ingestion, difficulty breathing, and collapse.
As a women-owned animal hospital, the center serves the Hershey community and Pennsylvania travelers. They emphasize compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on creating a low-stress environment for pets and their owners. No appointment is needed for emergency services.
Surgical team
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Dr. Meghan Myers
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Dr. Rebecca Lupole
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Dr. Samantha Slenbaker
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Dr. Leann Murphy
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Dr. Kelsey San Martin
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Dr. Shally Gastelu
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Dr. Cara Sinopoli
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Dr. Brian Jacobs
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Dr. Taylor Grove
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Dr. Kaitlyn Wyrick
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Dr. Rachelle Salem
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Dr. Brittany Lang
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Dr. Kimberly Davidson
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Suzie Campbell
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Brooke Giffin
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Dr. Vanessa Sellers
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Dr. Lydia Coogan
Procedures
- Critical Care
- ICU
- Albumin therapy
- Blood transfusions
- Abdominal Ultrasounds
- Ventilator Support
- Endoscopy
- Foreign body removal
- 24/7 Hospitalization & Cage-Side Monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood & Plasma Transfusions
- Wound care
- Critical stabilizations
- Blood products
- Laser Therapy
- Emergency Surgery
- Gastropexy
- Full cage nebulization
Equipment
- X-Rays
- Digital X-rays
- In-house diagnostics
- Ultrasound
- Snyder ICU Oxygen Cages
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergency conditions does Hershey Animal Emergency Center treat?
- Hershey Animal Emergency Center treats a wide range of emergency conditions, including life-threatening situations, sudden illnesses, and serious injuries. This encompasses seizures, trauma, toxin ingestion, difficulty breathing, collapse, heavy bleeding, suspected poisoning, extreme pain, and heatstroke or hypothermia.
- What advanced diagnostic capabilities are available at Hershey Animal Emergency Center?
- The center offers advanced diagnostics to quickly pinpoint problems, including an in-house laboratory, digital X-rays, ultrasound, and endoscopy. These tools assist in evaluating internal organs and guiding urgent treatment decisions, with the ability to have images reviewed by specialists when necessary.
- Does Hershey Animal Emergency Center provide critical care and intensive care unit (ICU) services?
- Yes, Hershey Animal Emergency Center provides veterinary critical care and ICU services 24/7. Their ICU offers continuous monitoring, specialized oxygen therapy, blood products, and advanced tools such as Snyder ICU Oxygen Cages, which are designed to maintain precise oxygen levels, temperature, and humidity for critically ill pets.
- What surgical services are offered for emergency situations?
- The veterinarians at Hershey Animal Emergency Center are experienced in emergency surgeries, including specialized procedures like gastropexy. They perform rapid response surgeries for conditions such as GDV (bloat), foreign body removal, and internal injuries.
- What is the approach to patient care at Hershey Animal Emergency Center?
- The center adopts a Fear Free focused approach, aiming to create a calm, reassuring, and low-stress environment for both pets and their owners. Their team includes Fear Free Certified professionals and Patient Care Advocates, providing personalized care and real-time text updates.