At Madison Veterinary Specialists, we understand that pet emergencies can happen at any time. At times, these emergencies require a higher level of specialty care. For critically ill and injured patients, choosing a hospital with a critical care team can mean the difference between life and death. With state-of-the-art facilities and a compassionate team of experts, we offer comprehensive veterinary critical care services to ensure your pet receives the best possible treatment.
When would my pet need a criticalist?
These are some of the life-threatening illnesses or injuries that may need the expertise of a critical care team:
- Severe trauma
- Shock
- Sepsis
- Ingestion of poisons or intoxicants
- Collapse, loss of consciousness, significant lethargy
- Straining to urinate or unable to pass urine
- Acute nonproductive retching or multiple episodes of vomiting
- Acute bloat or abdominal swelling
Comprehensive Veterinary Critical Care Services
Our critical care vet team is equipped to handle all emergencies. Our services include:
- Trauma Care: We provide immediate care for pets that have experienced trauma, such as accidents, falls, or fights.
- ICU: Our intensive care unit is equipped with advanced laboratory, monitoring and life-support equipment to care for critically ill pets, 24/7.
- Treatment: IV fluids, high-flow oxygen, pain management, mechanical ventilation, blood products for transfusions, and a full in-house pharmacy are just some of things we have available at MVS at all times.
Why Choose Madison Veterinary Specialists for Urgent Pet Care?
We are proud to be a certified through the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) as a Level II Certified Facility. This means we meet set guidelines published by VECCS that include but are not limited to:
- Having 24-hour acute care with a medical staff that has the necessary training to provide emergent and critical patient care
- Having blood products and emergency medications available for immediate use
- Being capable of providing nutritional support through a feeding tube
To learn more about our VECCS Certification, you can click the logo below:
When your pet’s health is at risk, trust the dedicated team at Madison Veterinary Specialists to provide the urgent care they need. Contact us immediately at (608) 274-7772 for any pet emergencies, and rest assured that your pet is in good hands.
