Central Texas Veterinary Speciality and Emergency Hospital
Central Texas Veterinary Speciality and Emergency Hospital is an emergency & critical care practice in Austin, TX. Procedures include Hepatobiliary surgery, Limb deformity corrective surgery, Colorectal/Perianal/Perineal surgery, and Hip dysplasia and hip osteoarthritis surgery.
About
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in South Austin provides advanced veterinary care across multiple specialties. These include Surgery, Allergy & Dermatology, Neurology, Critical Care, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Ophthalmology. The hospital features state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, such as on-site MRI and CT scans, to support its diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Services are available by referral from a primary veterinarian. The hospital also offers emergency and critical care services, operating with a patient priority system based on triage protocols. They partner with local veterinarians to ensure comprehensive care and communicate with primary care providers regarding patient updates.
Surgical team
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Dr. Lucroy
Dr. Lucroy and the CTVSEH Oncology Team are here to bring hope and healing to pets and their families across Central Texas.
Procedures
- Hepatobiliary surgery
- Limb deformity corrective surgery
- Colorectal/Perianal/Perineal surgery
- Hip dysplasia and hip osteoarthritis surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Neuro-oncologic diagnosis and treatment
- Full neurologic consultation
- Triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO)
- Allergy & Dermatology
- Epilepsy and seizure management
- Femoral head ostectomy (FHO)
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Total hip replacement
- Neurology
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Critical Care
- Complete orthopedic examinations
- Oncology
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Patella luxation (dislocation) correction
- Nonsurgical management of arthritis
- Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery
- Endocrine surgery
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy (including underwater treadmill)
- Urogenital surgery
- Stem cell therapy
- Ear, nose, and throat surgery
- Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS)
- Joint dislocation repair
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Abdominal surgery
- Fracture repair
- Surgery
Equipment
- MRI (1.5T)
- CT scan (Helical quad slice)
- Digital radiography
Frequently asked questions
- What types of advanced imaging are available at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital?
- The Neurology Department at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques, including on-site 1.5T MRI and helical quad slice CT scans. They also use digital radiography to accurately determine the cause of neurological issues.
- What services does the Surgery department offer at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital?
- The Surgery department offers a wide variety of services, including soft tissue surgery for conditions of the spleen, liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract, as well as cardiothoracic, colorectal/perianal/perineal, ear, nose, and throat surgeries. They also provide orthopedic surgery for conditions like cranial cruciate ligament rupture, hip dysplasia, and fracture repair, and neurologic surgery for issues such as intervertebral disc disease and vertebral fractures.
- How does Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital handle emergency patients?
- Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital has an Emergency Department Status and Patient Priority System. Patients with critical life-threatening situations are prioritized. Those not experiencing such situations may have extended wait times or be advised to seek care elsewhere or contact VetTriage for advice. Pet owners are encouraged to call before arriving.
- What is the training of an emergency and critical care specialist at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital?
- An emergency and critical care specialist at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital has completed additional training beyond veterinary school, typically 4 or more years of intense training in emergency medicine and critical care. They must also publish in a peer-reviewed journal and pass an examination evaluating their skills, earning them the title of Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC).