Emergency

Appointments and Referrals

If possible, we encourage all pet owners to call ahead of their arrival at (334) 844-9966, but appointments are not required. Walk-ins are always welcome.

We do ask that referring veterinarians call ahead of sending patients to the emergency service to ensure the best facilitation of needed diagnostics, estimates, and client/patient information.

About the Service

The Emergency Service provides immediate evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of pets with emergency or serious conditions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a same-day referral center, we also work closely with veterinarians in the Southeast to ensure pets receive the most appropriate ongoing care available.

Staff caring for a dog

What We Do

In addition to the urgent care provided at arrival, a team approach is used to provide comprehensive expert care through collaboration with other specialty services within the hospital including dermatology, theriogenology, neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, and surgery.

We strive to provide the highest level of patient care. A state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for patients requiring careful monitoring and extensive care. Emergency and Critical Care faculty and residents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to direct patient care and consult as required.

See where our ECC residency alumni are today.

Service Highlights

  • Oxygen supplementation, including high flow oxygen therapy
  • Blood and plasma transfusion
  • Bedside ultrasonography
  • Non-invasive monitoring and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
  • Advanced pain management
  • Urgent care procedures for minor lacerations and wounds

Meet the Team

Veterinary Support Staff

Courtney Burbage
Courtney Burbage
LVT
Supervisor
Mariah Clark
Mariah Clark
LVT
Paris Chamblee
Paris Chamblee
Jaden Joiner
Jaden Joiner
Sydney Raburn
Sydney Raburn
Haley Ridenour
Haley Ridenour
Rebekah Shirley
Rebekah Shirley
Brittney Worley
Brittney Worley
Bella Wright
Bella Wright
Kelli Matisak
Supervisor
Sharon Price
LVT, VTS (ECC)
Amber Viox
LVT, VTS (ECC)
Liv Ethridge
LVT
Abby Gordon
LVT
Anna Perkins
LVT
Caitlyn Sievert
LVT
Hayden Stearns
LVT
Christina Zaccardi
LVT
Ashley Nivens
CVA
Skarlett Alcorn
Sierra Cupp
Megan Davis
Nescha Davis
Sarah Dusse
Hayley Goble
Courtney Hewitt
Caleb Hicks
Matt Iovine
Alyssa Martinez
Jade Sackett