Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is an emergency & critical care practice in Poulsbo, WA. Procedures include Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, and Emergency Care.
About
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center, established in 1993, is a 24-hour emergency animal hospital. It focuses on the treatment of trauma, critical care, and complicated medical problems, offering emergency care, internal medicine, and surgery. The facility, which is a year old, incorporates fear-free principles in its design to ensure a calm experience for pets and their families.
Serving Kitsap County and surrounding areas, including Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, and Silverdale, the center works as an extension of family veterinarians. They provide care when a pet's primary vet is unavailable and triage pets upon arrival, prioritizing the most seriously injured or ill.
Procedures
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergencies does Animal Emergency & Specialty Center typically handle?
- Animal Emergency & Specialty Center regularly sees emergencies such as persistent vomiting or diarrhea, persistent cough, pale gums, rapid or shallow breathing, excessive thirst or urination, straining to urinate or defecate, labored breathing, sudden lameness, convulsions or seizures, prolonged labor, suspected poisoning, bleeding, injury or fight wounds, abdominal bloating, blunt trauma, and severe facial swelling or hives.
- What is the process for a pet that is not stable upon arrival at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?
- If a pet is not stable upon arrival, the team at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center takes immediate action and may begin medical treatment right away. The critical care process will be discussed, and a veterinary technician or doctor will provide updates and information on the pet's status as soon as possible.
- How does Animal Emergency & Specialty Center work with family veterinarians?
- Animal Emergency & Specialty Center functions as a caring extension of family veterinarians, providing medical care when the family veterinarian is not available. They work as a team with referring veterinarians, sharing information and common goals to ensure comprehensive care for pets.
- What is the patient arrival policy at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?
- For the protection of all, dogs must be on a leash and properly restrained in the waiting area and exam rooms. Cats must be in an appropriate carrier, on a leash, or other effective means of confinement. If a pet is suspected of being contagious, owners are asked to leave the pet in the car and check in at the front desk.
- What is the design philosophy of the Animal Emergency & Specialty Center facility?
- The Animal Emergency & Specialty Center's facility, which is a year old, boasts state-of-the-art amenities and incorporates fear-free principles in its design. This thoughtful focus aims to ensure a calm and stress-free experience for both patients and their families.