Emergency Care
At AVSG Internal Medicine Emergency & Critical Care
Comprehensive, compassionate care for the moments they need it most.
Unsure if your pet is experiencing an emergency?
Call us or bring them to our hospital. We are equipped to treat ANY emergency situation.
No appointment needed for ANY emergency care
You've come to the right place
We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and require no referral or appointment for emergency services.
Care you can count on
Walk-ins are welcome. We’re here for you and them.
Our emergency hospital provides 24/7 care, 365 days a year. Our fully-equipped facility features state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and an experienced emergency team ready to provide immediate intervention for pets in crisis.
Common emergencies
Whether your primary veterinarian is unavailable or your pet needs immediate care, we’re here to help.
- Allergic reactions
- Behavior changes
- Bite wounds
- Bleeding
- Breathing difficulties
- Broken bones
- Coughing
- Choking
- Cuts or lacerations
- Diarrhea
- Eye injury
- Frostbite
- Heat stroke
- Hit by car
- Lethargy/collapse
- Loss of consciousness
- Not eating or drinking for more than 24 hours
- Pain (excessive)
- Poison/toxin ingestion
- Profound weakness
- Rear-leg paralysis (sudden onset)
- Seizures
- Snakebite
- Swollen abdomen
- Straining to urinate or defecate
- Trauma
- Vomiting (multiple times in one day or for more than one day)
Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows us to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.
- Biopsies
- Blood/urine testing
- CT Scan
- Endoscopy
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- Digital X-ray
Treatments
Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.
- Blood transfusions
- Emergency care
- Emergency surgery
- Enteral nutrition and feeding tube placement
- Intensive care unit
- Isolation ward
- Onsite laboratory
- Onsite pharmacy
- Oxygen therapy
- Pain management
Prepare for your visit
- 01Call us immediately, if possible. We’ll assess your pet’s condition before they arrive, then act once they do.
- 02Pack your pet’s medical records. If they’ve swallowed something poisonous, bring the remains of what was eaten.
- 03Travel gently with your loved ones. Use a carrier if you can.
During your visit
- 01Check in once you arrive, and we'll see you as soon as possible.
- 02Your pet will be thoroughly examined by an ER trained veterinarian to assess the severity of their condition.
- 03We will discuss findings and provide recommendations for care, ensuring you are involved every step of the way.
After your visit
- 01Follow your pet’s treatment plan and schedule check-ups with your primary veterinarian as recommended.
- 02You know your pet best. If anything seems amiss or you have any concerns, give us a call — we’re here for you.
- 03Our team will contact your primary veterinarian to provide records and discuss details of the care we provided.
Our emergency team
When your pet needs care urgently, our highly trained emergency veterinarians are ready to help.
Frequently asked questions
Our partner hospital
Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County
- 2937 Edinger Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780 - 949-936-0055
- M-F 7:00am - 6:00pm, weekends 8:00am - 6:00pm