San Carlos Pet Hospital Emergency Service is staffed at all times by emergency veterinarians and technicians with many years of experience and specially trained in Emergency Medicine and Surgery. We are capable of handling the most complicated and demanding emergencies any time. Quality patient care and client satisfaction are our top priorities.
We have the expertise and state of the art equipment to diagnose and manage life-threatening emergencies. We offer the following services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year:
Exceptional Customer Service
• Comfortable, welcoming and spacious hospital setting
• No time constraints on patient drop-off and pick-up times
• Client visitation of hospitalized patients is welcomed and encouraged
• Patient Transportation services available
• Instant access to your pet’s complete medical history if you are a client of our family of hospitals
• Professional and compassionate customer service
• We offer varied financing options
Specialized Diagnostics
• Complete in-house laboratory analysis
• Snap and other rapid testing for many diseases and certain toxicities
• Digital Ultrasonography
• Digital Radiography
Specialized Therapeutic Procedures
• Shock resuscitation/fluid therapy/blood products
• Nutritional support
• Feeding tube placement
• Nebulization
• Oxygen therapy
• Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation
• Advanced life support
• Anesthesia for the critical patient
• Advanced Pain control
• Soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures
Advanced Monitoring Procedures
• Electrocardiogram
• Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Blood Gas
• ETCO2, SPO2
Consulting Radiology and Cardiology Specialists
We utilize the talents of Board Certified Radiologists, Cardiologists and Internal Medicine
Specialists for interpretation of digital radiographs, ECG’s and Ultrasound images. Though
off-site, these specialists provide interpretation of findings and consult with our veterinarians
within hours or sooner if necessary to ensure immediate and appropriate treatment. We work with Board Certified Radiologists to perform on-site ultrasound studies.
Surgical Care
We have a Board Certified Surgeon available for emergency and other advanced soft-tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures.
If you are not currently a San Carlos Pet Hospital client, we will notify your regular
veterinarian immediately when you arrive at our emergency hospital via email and/or fax. We will update your veterinarian throughout your pets’ stay with us and promptly send medical notes, lab results and any diagnostic images and associated reports.