We are pleased to welcome a full complement of emergency doctors and a new Critical Care specialist available for emergency walk-ins, referrals, and transfers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 152 Sparrowbush Road in Latham.
The emergency and critical care service is supported by full-time LVTs, assistants, and reception staff so that we can maintain the highest level of patient care at all times whether a patient is brought to UVS for overnight supportive care or advanced treatment modalities and interventional care.
With both critical care referrals and direct transfers alike we recognize that frequent communication will be essential in ensuring the best possible collaboration and medical care. If your pet presents to the emergency service your family veterinarian will be immediately notified of your pet’s arrival and kept updated with a case summary or referral report sent (either via fax or email) at the time of discharge from the hospital. If a pet requires continued care the pet’s primary care veterinarian will be contacted during business hours to discuss their preference: