VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center
VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center is an emergency & critical care practice in Fairfax, VA. Procedures include Radiation Oncology, Emergency & Critical Care, VCA PetCancerCare®, and Ophthalmology.
About
VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center is a specialty referral hospital and 24/7 emergency center located in Fairfax, VA. It offers a comprehensive range of specialized veterinary services including Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiation Oncology, Rehabilitation, and Surgery. The center provides advanced cancer care through its VCA PetCancerCare® program, featuring innovations like targeted 3D radiation therapy.
The center operates on a referral basis for its specialty departments, requiring a completed referral form and pertinent medical records from a referring veterinarian. Emergency and critical care services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility is dedicated to providing advanced veterinary medicine, defining best practices, and implementing cutting-edge approaches for pets.
Procedures
- Radiation Oncology
- Emergency & Critical Care
- VCA PetCancerCare®
- Ophthalmology
- 3D radiation therapy
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Aggressive analgesia
- Internal Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Cardiology
- Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
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Photos via Google · John Smith III, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center
Frequently asked questions
- What specialized veterinary services are available at VCA SouthPaws?
- VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center offers a wide array of specialized services. These include Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiation Oncology, Rehabilitation, and Surgery. These departments provide advanced care for various pet health needs.
- How does a pet owner or referring veterinarian initiate specialty care at VCA SouthPaws?
- To initiate specialty care, a referring veterinarian or client must complete and submit an applicable referral form. Pertinent medical records should then be emailed or faxed to the center. Following these steps, an appointment can be scheduled by either the client or the referring veterinarian.
- What advanced cancer treatment options are offered at VCA SouthPaws?
- VCA SouthPaws provides advanced cancer care through its VCA PetCancerCare® Center. This includes individualized treatment plans using advanced and effective treatments, similar to those in human medicine. A key innovation is minimally invasive 3D radiation therapy technology, which offers enhanced effectiveness with targeted higher dose delivery and fewer side effects.
- Are emergency services available at VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center?
- Yes, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center provides vital emergency care. The highly trained Emergency Care teams are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For urgent matters or emergencies, clients are advised to call the center directly rather than using the online contact form.
- How does VCA SouthPaws approach pain management for animals?
- VCA SouthPaws emphasizes aggressive analgesia, which is the relief from pain. The approach recognizes that pain can be difficult to assess in animals, and it's assumed that anything painful to a person is also painful to an animal. Ideally, analgesia is administered preemptively, before clinical signs of pain are observed, primarily through pharmacological methods.