Bridge Animal Referral Center
Bridge Animal Referral Center is a general practice practice in Edmonds, WA. Procedures include Physical examination, Additional diagnostics, Thoracic Surgery, and Urogenital Tumors.
About
Bridge Animal Referral Center (BARC) is a specialty referral hospital in Edmonds, WA, dedicated to oncology and surgery. The center offers comprehensive cancer care, including cancer staging and diagnostics, electrochemotherapy, immunotherapy, and various chemotherapy types. Surgical services encompass a wide range of procedures, such as soft tissue, thoracic, cardiac, abdominal, and head & neck surgeries, addressing both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. BARC also provides advanced imaging with a 64-slice CT scanner and engages in clinical trials.
BARC operates as a referral-based practice, with veterinarians often referring pets for advanced cancer care, surgical oncology, or specialized imaging. While not an emergency department, BARC assists in triaging oncologic emergencies and facilitates transitions to other facilities for critical care monitoring. The center collaborates with other Seattle-area specialists, including daily support for radiology and cardiology, and guides clients on locations for advanced imaging and radiation therapy.
Procedures
- Physical examination
- Additional diagnostics
- Thoracic Surgery
- Urogenital Tumors
- Digit Amputations
- Thymoma and Mediastinal mass removal
- Head & Neck Surgery
- Chest Wall Resection
- Radiation therapy
- Advanced imaging
- Surgery
- Abdominal Surgery
- Lymph node removal throughout the body
- Clinical Trials
- Routine splenectomy
- Soft Tissue Surgery Services
- Staging tests
- Nephrectomy
- Tonsillar & other oral mass removals
- Eyelid & Orbital mass removals
- Skin Reconstruction (grafts & flaps)
- Pericardectomy
- Primary Lung Tumors
- Chemotherapy
- Auriculectomy
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Hemipelvectomy for Pelvic tumors
- Gall Bladder Mucoceles
- Liver Lobectomy
- Mandibulectomy
- Vascular Ring Anomalies
- Cardiac Surgery
- Electrochemotherapy
- GI resection & Anastamosis
- Skin & Soft tissue mass removals
- Adrenalectomy
- Maxillectomy
- Skin & Musculoskeletal Limb Amputations
- Nasal Planum Reconstruction
- Oncology
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of services does Bridge Animal Referral Center (BARC) offer?
- Bridge Animal Referral Center (BARC) specializes in oncology and surgery. Their services include cancer staging and diagnostics, electrochemotherapy, immunotherapy, injectable, intralesional, and oral chemotherapy, palliative care, hospice counseling, and clinical trials. They also offer a wide array of surgical services, including soft tissue, thoracic, cardiac, abdominal, and head and neck surgeries, as well as other non-cancerous procedures.
- What can a pet owner expect during an initial consultation at BARC?
- During the initial consultation, pet owners will meet with a specialist to discuss available options. It is important for the pet to be present for a physical examination and evaluation of their clinical status. Additional diagnostics or staging tests may be recommended based on previous records, the physical exam, and the disease process. Rechecks may rotate between doctors, and later day appointments are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Does Bridge Animal Referral Center (BARC) handle emergency cases?
- Bridge Animal Referral Center (BARC) is not an emergency department. However, they will help triage oncologic emergencies and refer pets to another location for critical care monitoring on a case-by-case basis. They aim to stabilize pets to ensure a seamless transition to the appropriate critical care facility.
- Why might a veterinarian refer a pet to BARC?
- Veterinarians typically refer pets to BARC for comprehensive cancer care, blended care involving both surgery and oncology, or when advanced imaging is needed to determine treatment options. The referral ensures pets can receive specialized care and owners can discuss disease processes and treatment plans with specialists who are knowledgeable about the latest options available.
- What is electrochemotherapy and which pets are candidates for it at BARC?
- Electrochemotherapy is a novel technique offered at BARC that shows promise in controlling tumors of the skin, eyelid, footpad, and lips. Pets may be candidates for this therapy if they have a tumor that has been surgically removed, is superficial, and is accessible. Veterinarians are encouraged to inquire if a pet's tumor might be suitable for this treatment.