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
- X-rays
Treatments
Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.
- Blood transfusions
- Diagnostic imaging (digital x-ray, ultrasound)
- 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 directly to schedule an appointment.
- 02We’ll gather your pet’s records and collaborate with your primary care veterinarian.
- 03Complete all necessary paperwork prior to arrival using our online forms and ensure all necessary email communications are completed.
During your visit
- 01Call 949-936-0055 to notify us as soon as you arrive.
- 02Let our client care representatives know of any personal accommodations you may need to be comfortable while you wait.
- 03We will let you know if you should stay close by or if you can leave and come back.
After your visit
- 01Follow your pet’s treatment plan and monitor their symptoms.
- 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 continue to partner with your primary veterinarian as a part of your pet’s ongoing care.
Our emergency team
When your pet needs care urgently, our highly trained emergency veterinarians are ready to help.
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