Denton County Animal ER
Denton County Animal ER is an emergency & critical care practice in Denton, TX. Procedures include Hemoperfusion services, Serology, Blood gases, and End of Life Care.
About
Denton County Animal ER provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care for cats and dogs in Denton County and surrounding areas. The facility is equipped to handle a wide range of emergencies, including traumatic injuries, toxic exposures, metabolic disease, ophthalmologic injuries, respiratory crises, urogenital issues, and neurological problems. It also addresses non-life-threatening injuries and ailments causing discomfort.
The clinic operates as a fully equipped, state-of-the-art veterinary ER, offering compassionate emergency care when primary care veterinarians are unavailable. It serves the Denton County area, having been established in 2002 by Dr. Stephanie Polley.
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Stephanie Polley
Dr. Stephanie Polley opened Denton County Animal ER in 2002 to serve the emergency and critical care needs of dogs and cats in the Denton County area.
Procedures
- Hemoperfusion services
- Serology
- Blood gases
- End of Life Care
- Intensive patient monitoring
- Ocular tonometry
- Transfusion Medicine
- Ventilator support
- Foreign body removal
- Infectious Disease Care
- Palliative care
- Cross matching
- Animal poison control consultations
- Urinalysis
- Coagulation testing
- Blood typing
- High-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT)
- Intensive / Critical Care
- Hematology
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Serum chemistry
- Electrocardiograph (ECG)
- Emergency surgical procedures
- Parasite testing
Equipment
- Snyder ICU cages
- Isolation rooms
- Digital radiography
- In-house laboratory
- Endoscope
- Ultrasound
- Neonate ICU units
- Back-up generator
Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergencies does Denton County Animal ER treat?
- Denton County Animal ER is equipped to cover a wide range of emergencies, including traumatic injuries, toxic exposures, metabolic disease, ophthalmologic injuries, respiratory crises, urogenital issues, and neurological problems. They also provide relief for other injuries and ailments that may not be life-threatening but are causing discomfort.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at Denton County Animal ER?
- The in-house laboratory at Denton County Animal ER includes hematology, serum chemistry, blood gases, serology, urinalysis, and parasite testing. They also offer ocular tonometry, blood pressure monitoring, and electrocardiograph (ECG). Imaging services include on-site digital radiography and ultrasound, with access to Board Certified radiology consultants.
- Does Denton County Animal ER offer surgical services?
- Yes, Denton County Animal ER provides emergency surgical procedures with safe anesthetics and intensive patient monitoring. They also have an endoscope on-site for foreign body removal.
- What critical care facilities are available for hospitalized patients?
- Denton County Animal ER has multiple Snyder ICU cages and Neonate ICU units for intensive and critical care patients, including those with traumatic injuries. They also offer multiple isolation rooms for infectious patients and two quiet hospitalization wards.
- What payment options does Denton County Animal ER accept?
- Denton County Animal ER accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, checks (with a valid driver’s license and check approval), cash, Scratchpay, All Pet Card, and CareCredit for qualified applicants. Payment is due at the time of service, and hospitalized patients are required to leave a deposit.