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Unfortunately, there are many medical conditions for which emergency treatment is not enough. If your pet is critically injured or ill, hospitalization in the intensive care unit (ICU) will be recommended. The ICU is staffed by compassionate and knowledgeable Emergency and Critical Care (E/CC) doctors and technicians 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
My pet is a part of the family, how do I know you are qualified?
The Emergency and Critical Care Departments are directed by Dr. Alisa Reniker, a board–certified specialist in the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Many of our doctors have over 10 years of experience in E/CC, and some have even received advanced internship training at large referral institutions. Our technicians are led by Angela Randels, board–certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians. Our hospital and doctors meet or exceed all standards recommended by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, and we are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.
What Critical Care Services are available at FIRST Regional Animal Hospital?
- Advanced intravenous fluid and electrolyte treatments to treat shock and dehydration
- Balanced and advanced analgesia (pain relief)
- Blood typing, cross–matching, and blood transfusion medicine
- Advanced monitoring techniques: telemetric monitoring of ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, central venous pressure, & capnography
- Total & partial parenteral (intravenous) nutrition for animals unable to eat
- Feeding tube placement for enteral nutrition
- Mechanical ventilation & supportive care
- Peritoneal and pleural dialysis for toxin removal or kidney failure
- In–house consultation with board certified specialists trained in Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Surgery
- Pediatric and geriatric pet care
- Oxygen administration by Synder oxygen cage or nasal catheters
- Cardiac resuscitation, defibrillation, and advanced life support
- Chest tube placement and continuous suction
Referral Form for Veterinarians
Please print out this form and have your client bring it with them for their visit to FIRST Regional Animal Hospital. View Form (PDF ~85K)
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