Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - 24hr Emergency
Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - 24hr Emergency is an emergency & critical care practice in Pullman, WA. Procedures include Large Animal Mobile Service, Osteoarthritis management, Oncologic (cancer) tumor removal, and Mechanical ventilation.
About
The Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a leading veterinary referral center in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, offering 24/7 emergency and critical care for animals. It provides advanced specialty services for small animals, including cats, dogs, and exotics, as well as large animals such as equine and agricultural animals. The hospital features board-certified specialists in emergency and critical care, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedics, offering a wide range of advanced procedures and comprehensive in-house diagnostics including CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
The hospital serves as a referral center, with specialty and routine appointments available Monday through Friday. Its Emergency & Critical Care service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Large Animal Mobile Service extends care to agricultural animals and equine within 60 miles of Pullman, WA. The facility provides integrated patient care, including 24-hour postoperative monitoring for surgical cases.
Surgical team
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Dr. Rachel Rivenburg
Dr. Rachel Rivenburg is a new clinical lecturer joining our Small Animal Surgery team.
Procedures
- Large Animal Mobile Service
- Osteoarthritis management
- Oncologic (cancer) tumor removal
- Mechanical ventilation
- Blood transfusion therapy
- Oxygen therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Laparoscopy
- Soft tissue surgical procedures
- Pituitary surgery
- Intensive care
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Emergent care and stabilization for trauma
- Reproductive & Theriogenology Services
Equipment
- Ultrasound
- Radiography
- MRI
- CT
Photos
Photos via Google · Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - 24hr Emergency, Darrel the doge, Cali forni
Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital treat?
- The hospital provides care for small animals including cats, dogs, and exotics. For large animals, they treat equine, agricultural animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, and pigs. They also offer reproductive and theriogenology services for large animals, including 24/7 reproductive emergency services.
- What emergency and critical care services are available at the hospital?
- The hospital offers 24/7 emergency and critical care, including emergent care and stabilization for trauma, acute management of toxicities, intensive care for acute and critical illness, blood transfusion therapy, electrolyte and acid base therapy, oxygen therapy, respiratory support, mechanical ventilation, critical care and cardiac monitoring, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.
- What advanced surgical procedures are offered for small animals?
- The hospital provides a full range of soft tissue surgical procedures for dogs and cats, including minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and cystoscopy. They also perform interventional procedures such as intrahepatic shunt coiling and stenting of the trachea, ureter, and urethra, and are one of few hospitals to perform pituitary surgery.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available for orthopedic and sports medicine cases?
- For orthopedic and sports medicine cases, the hospital offers comprehensive in-house diagnostics including CT, MRI, radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. These tools support precise diagnoses and tailored treatments for conditions affecting bones and joints, enhancing recovery times and overall outcomes.
- Does the hospital offer mobile veterinary services for large animals?
- Yes, the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides a Mobile Service for large animals, including equine, cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, and porcine patients. This service delivers on-farm care within a 60-mile radius of Pullman, WA, for routine and preventive care, as well as comprehensive herd-health management.