Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is an emergency & critical care and neurology practice in Austin, TX. Procedures include Oncology, Critical Care, Emergency Vet Care, and Surgical Oncology.
About
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) provides 24-hour emergency and critical care for pets, alongside a wide range of specialty services. These include Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Surgery & Orthopedics. The facility uses advanced technology and a collaborative approach, working with board-certified specialists for complex cases.
AVES serves pets in Austin, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock, and nearby communities. Emergency services are available 24/7/365, while specialty services are by appointment only. The center also collaborates with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets for cardiology services.
Surgical team
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Kathryn McCutcheon
DVM
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Zoe Inglis
DVM
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Alisha Muscatwala
DVM
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Amanda Pagano
DVM
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Natasha Pogue
DVM
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Corinne Sampson
DVM
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Lena Wilbers
DVM
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Jenna Scibilia
VMD, CCRT, cVMA
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Kerry Kopp
DVM
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Lindsay Vaughn
DVM, DACVECC
Procedures
- Oncology
- Critical Care
- Emergency Vet Care
- Surgical Oncology
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Fresh Frozen Plasma Transfusions
- Cardiology
- Transfusion Therapy
- Whole Blood Transfusions
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Surgery
- Dentistry
- Rehabilitation
- Ophthalmology
- Endoscopy
- Anesthesiology
- Surgery & Orthopedics
- Dermatology
- Acupuncture
- Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusions
- Interventional Cardiology
- Patient Monitoring
- Oxygen Therapy
- Antivenom Transfusions
- Interventional Radiology
- Radiation Oncology
Equipment
- Fluoroscopy
- CT
- High-flow oxygen
- MRI
- Endo-tidal CO2
- Pulse Oximetry
- Ultrasonography
- In-House Laboratory
- EKG
- Digital Radiology
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Frequently asked questions
- What diagnostic imaging capabilities are available at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center?
- Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center utilizes digital radiology and ultrasonography for comprehensive evaluations. They also offer CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy. For complex cases, they collaborate with board-certified radiologists.
- Does Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center offer emergency surgery?
- Yes, the emergency doctors at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center collaborate with specialized surgeons to provide consultations and facilitate emergency surgeries with nearly 100% on-call capacity when necessary.
- What types of transfusion therapy are offered at AVES?
- Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center maintains a variety of blood products and offers blood component therapy. This includes packed red blood cell transfusions, whole blood transfusions, fresh frozen plasma transfusions, and antivenom transfusions.
- Can foreign objects be removed endoscopically at AVES?
- Yes, after a full evaluation, endoscopic foreign object removal may be recommended for pets that have ingested foreign material. This procedure requires general anesthesia and uses a fiber-optic camera to visualize the esophagus and stomach, often avoiding emergency surgery. On-call emergency scopes are available on weekends.
- What specialty services are available at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center?
- Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center offers a wide range of specialty services including Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Surgery & Orthopedics. Cardiology services are provided in partnership with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets.