Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is an emergency & critical care practice in Gig Harbor, WA. Procedures include Monitoring of anticoagulation, Splenectomies, Neurology, and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
About
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is a specialty animal hospital in Gig Harbor, WA, offering specialized veterinary care in Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Oncology. The clinic also provides 24/7 emergency services, focusing on compassionate and exceptional care for pets and their families. They aim to develop a collaborative team with pet owners, staff, and referring veterinarians to deliver high-quality medical care.
The clinic serves the Pacific Northwest, operating as a referral center and emergency hospital. For emergencies, no appointment is needed, and they accept walk-ins during emergency hours. They work closely with primary care veterinarians to ensure continuous and coordinated care, sharing records, test results, and treatment plans.
Surgical team
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Dr. Garrett Ballou
DVM
His professional interests include soft tissue surgery, emergency medicine, and pain management.
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Dr. Robin Reese
DVM
She has been practicing strictly emergency medicine for over 16 years.
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Dr. Anne-Marie Lewis
DVM
Dr. Lewis has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, wound care, and intensive care.
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Dr. Kelly White
DVM
She finds soft tissue emergency surgeries especially rewarding, particularly GI surgeries, C-sections, splenectomies, GDV, and wound repairs.
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Dr. Tiffany McElroy
DVM
Her major interests are patient care, client education and internal medicine.
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Dr. Hannah Selvey
DVM
Procedures
- Monitoring of anticoagulation
- Splenectomies
- Neurology
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Emergency Services
- Wound management
- Oncology
- Post-surgical critical care monitoring and support
- Administration of blood component therapy
- GDV
- C-sections
- Soft tissue surgery
- Treatment of congestive heart failure
- Treatment of life-threatening neurologic disorders
- Continuous cardiac monitoring through electrocardiography (EKG)
- Triage system
- GI surgeries
- Wound repairs
- Internal Medicine
- Advanced fluid therapy
- Pain management
- Treatment of toxicities
Photos
Photos via Google · John Hemphill, Joey Nichols, Kirsten Johnson, Kolyn P.
Frequently asked questions
- What constitutes a pet emergency at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency?
- A pet emergency is any sudden change in a pet’s health or behavior that could be life-threatening or cause serious pain if not treated immediately. Common examples include trouble breathing, collapse, seizures, severe vomiting or diarrhea, a bloated abdomen, major trauma, toxin ingestion, difficulty urinating, or sudden eye injuries.
- When should a pet owner choose an emergency animal hospital over their regular veterinarian?
- Pet owners should visit an emergency animal hospital when their pet requires urgent care outside normal business hours or if their condition is too serious to await a regular appointment. This includes symptoms that worsen rapidly, severe pain, ongoing bleeding, difficulty breathing, sudden collapse, possible poisoning, heatstroke, severe allergic reactions, or post-surgical complications.
- Is an appointment necessary for emergency care at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency?
- No appointment is needed for emergencies, as the emergency team accepts walk-ins during emergency hours. However, calling ahead if safe to do so can help the team prepare for the pet's arrival, especially in severe or time-sensitive cases, and allows them to advise on arrival times and expectations for urgent but stable conditions.
- What conditions does Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency treat in its emergency department?
- The emergency team handles a wide range of conditions, including diarrhea, vomiting, lameness, skin or ear infections, difficulty urinating, weakness, eye emergencies, respiratory emergencies, traumatic injuries like fractures or bite wounds, metabolic emergencies, and life-threatening neurologic disorders. They also provide wound management, blood component therapy, and post-surgical critical care.
- What should pet owners do before bringing their pet to the emergency vet?
- Pet owners should try to stay calm and call the clinic if safe to do so for first-aid guidance. They should transport their pet safely, using a carrier for small pets or a blanket for larger dogs, avoiding muzzles if breathing is difficult. It is also helpful to bring key information such as medications, recent test results, x-rays, and the regular veterinarian’s contact information.