Peak Veterinary Referral Center
Peak Veterinary Referral Center is a multi-specialty veterinary practice in Williston, VT, offering internal medicine, oncology, and orthopedic surgery, led by a DACVS-credentialed surgeon. Procedures include Bronchoscopy, Rhinoscopy, Neurologic Surgery, and Chemotherapy Administration.
About
Peak Veterinary Referral Center is a multi-specialty hospital providing advanced veterinary medicine, including cardiology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. The facility features state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, such as CT scanners, digital radiography, and various endoscopic tools, to support complex medical and surgical cases. The hospital also offers 24-hour care for hospitalized patients seven days a week.
In addition to its specialty services, the center operates a seven-day-a-week urgent care department designed to treat non-critical medical needs for dogs and cats. This service provides an alternative to emergency hospitals for stable patients in the greater Burlington area and surrounding regions. The clinic emphasizes communication with primary care veterinarians, ensuring a collaborative approach to the diagnostic and treatment programs for all referred patients.
Surgical team
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Kristian Ash
BVMS, MRcVS
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Noemi Benitah
DVM, DACVIM
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Marielle Goossens
DVM, DACVIM
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Annie Kluetmeier
DVM
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Anita Morris
VMD, cert. IVUSS
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Kelly E. O'Neill
DVM, DACVIM
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Pam Perry
DVM, PhD
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Kurt S. Schulz
DVM, DACVS
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Courtney Zwahlen
DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
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Haley Harasimowicz
DVM
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Julia Bergen
DVM
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Josh Sparago
DVM, DACVIM-SA
Procedures
- Bronchoscopy
- Rhinoscopy
- Neurologic Surgery
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Cystoscopy
- Arthroscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Endoscopy
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Frequently asked questions
- What diagnostic imaging options are available at Peak Veterinary Referral Center?
- The hospital provides several advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options, including computed tomography (CT), digital radiography, and ultrasound. Additionally, the facility is equipped for video scoping procedures, such as bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, endoscopy, and rhinoscopy. Specialty appointments are required for advanced diagnostics like CT, echocardiography, and endoscopy.
- What types of conditions can be treated in the urgent care department?
- The urgent care service handles non-critical medical issues for dogs and cats, including allergic reactions, bite wounds, blood in urine or stool, coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, ear infections, eye issues, lameness, loss of appetite, and minor lacerations. They also provide end-of-life assessments and euthanasia. Pet owners are encouraged to call ahead to confirm capacity and ensure their pet is in stable condition before arriving.
- What veterinary specialties are represented at the hospital?
- Peak Veterinary Referral Center provides specialized medical services in cardiology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. The team includes board-certified specialists and experienced veterinarians who collaborate with primary care doctors to manage complex patient needs.
- How does the urgent care department determine the order of patient treatment?
- The urgent care team utilizes a Patient Severity Index (PSI) to prioritize patients based on their level of illness or injury. Similar to human emergency rooms, patients are helped in order of need, which may result in varying wait times depending on the capacity and the condition of other patients present.