Urgent Care/Emergency Service

Our Services

The Small Animal Urgent Care/Emergency Service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Ohio State provides care for dogs and cats with many types of urgent or serious conditions.

Service Highlights

• Board certified specialist led care team
• Walk-in and Call-ahead service
• Bereavement and Loss Support

Appointments & Office Hours

Office hours

• Open 24 hours for emergencies and urgent care, every day 

Clients are encouraged to call ahead for an appointment at (614) 292-3551, but an appointment is not required. If patient has been seen by another veterinarian for the problem a referral is encouraged.

Emergencies

Contact: (614) 292-3551

What to Expect

Due to the unpredictability and severity of patient problems long waiting times are sometimes experienced. Upon admission all patients are assessed immediately and triaged according to severity of problem. Patients with the most serious problems are seen first and patients with less serious problems will be attended to as soon as possible. Senior veterinary students play an important role in our care team and thus clients should expect to speak to a veterinary student as part of the intake and treatment process. All students are in close communication with our care team’s veterinarians and communicate clinician recommendations to you. As soon as the veterinarian working with your pet is free, they will talk with you regarding additional testing needed, prognosis and treatment options, and the anticipated costs associated with care. Our care team consults with on-call specialists when appropriate.

Special Equipment & Technology

Heart, blood pressure and vital signs monitoring equipment. Advanced supplies and equipment to stabilize and resuscitate patients. Electric defibrillators for use in some kinds of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Consultation with specialists regarding advanced diagnostic and treatment options until patient transfer to the specialist can occur.

Common Conditions & Procedures

Trauma, lacerations, broken bones, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary blockage, ingestion of toxic or foreign materials, twisted stomach (GDV), diabetic complications, birthing complications, difficulty breathing, seizures, liver or kidney problems, bleeding problems, not eating or drinking or not feeling well.

Clinicians

Urgent Care/Emergency Faculty

• Shane Bateman, DVM, DVSc, DACVECC, Associate Professor-Clinical (Chief of Service)
• Amy Butler, DVM, MS, Assistant Professor- Clinical
• Ed Cooper, VMD, MS, Diplomate ACVECC, Assistant Professor- Clinical

Emergency/Critical Care Residents

• Ann Peruski, DVM

Emergency/Urgent Care Interns

• Joelle Fenger, DVM
• Nonya Fiakpui, DVM
• Brian Hardy, DVM
• Nicholas Parente, DVM
• Sally Purcell, DVM
• Amy Tenwolde, DVM
• Matthew Tenwolde, DVM
• Vanessa Von Hendy, DVM

Payment

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