The Emergency Center at VRCCO is equipped to handle any type of pet emergency, at any time.
Our emergency doctors are on-premises 24 hours, 7 days a week. We treat everything from simple wounds to the most critically ill animals. For the most critical patients and those needing extended medical attention, we provide exceptional 24-hour care with ICU nurses dedicated to your pet within our intensive care unit.
NEW LOCATION
VRCCO Emergency Hospital
62889 NE Oxford Ct.
Bend, Oregon 97701
541-209-6960
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Signs You Should Come In
If you are concerned that your pet isn’t feeling well, it is important to have them evaluated by a veterinarian. Here are signs you should come in. If it is an emergency to you, it is an emergency to us.
- Accident or trauma
- Blue, white, or pale gums
- Severe or uncontrollable pain
- Uncontrollable bleeding, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Suspected ingestion of foreign objects or caustic substances
- Difficulty Breathing
- Seizures/Paralysis or collapse
- Inability or straining to urinate
Services We Offer
No appointment is necessary for emergency services, but if possible, please call ahead to let us know you are on your way. Please understand that we see patients according to urgency and their degree of illness, not necessarily in the order that they arrive. Rest assured your pet will receive individualized attention in a timely manner.
- Advanced and multi modal pain control
- Antivenom and antitoxin therapies
- Blood transfusions (plasma, platelet, and red blood cells)
- Cardiac and arrhythmia monitoring
- Comprehensive in house laboratory
- Digital x-rays, ultrasound, CT (computed tomography), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Endoscopy
- Emergency surgery
- Laceration repair
- Nutritional and intravenous fluid support
- Oxygen therapy including climate controlled oxygen chambers, high flow oxygen therapy, nasal oxygen and intubation
- Trauma stabilization and management
- Vascular access including peripheral venous, central venous, and arterial catheterization
WHAT TO EXPECT
Emergency Care
You will be welcomed by one of our customer care specialists. Depending on the type of emergency, your pet may be immediately taken to the treatment area for stabilization where we have access to life-saving equipment. In these circumstances, you may be asked to provide immediate medical and financial authorization.
If emergency stabilization is not needed, a triage nurse will bring you into an examination room to assess your pet’s vitals (heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) and obtain a history of events leading up to your arrival at VRCCO.
Next, the emergency doctor will review the nurse’s notes, perform an examination, and discuss diagnostic and treatment options with you. You will be provided an itemized financial treatment plan for these recommendations.
In some emergency cases, hospitalization is recommended. We offer 24-hour care. Your pet will be closely monitored by our doctors, nurses and staff. Our team will set up a communication plan for you with periodic updates on how your pet is doing as a guest in our hospital.
A treatment plan will be provided for any recommended diagnostics and/or treatments. An initial payment will be required for any procedure, surgery, or diagnostic work-up over $600. We gladly partner with CareCredit and Scratchpay to offer financing services to our clients. Please ask our team for more details. We are also happy to assist with submission of pet insurance claims to your pet’s insurance provider. We provide a 10% discount for pet parents in military service.
We accept cash, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, CareCredit and Scratchpay. Personal checks and American Express are not accepted.
Toxin Exposure
For a complete list of toxic substances visit the ASPCA website.
If you think your pet has ingested a toxin or potentially harmful substance, please call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at (888) 426-4435 or visit their website for a complete reference of toxic plants with pictures. The ASPCA does charge a phone consultation fee, but the information you’ll get is very valuable and absolutely worth the cost. Our veterinary team will utilize the ASPCA report in treating your pet when they arrive at our facility.
Emergency Team
At VRCCO you and your pet will receive care from finest medical team, with the most advanced technology. We are here to help. Thank you for trusting us with your loved ones.
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Dr. Taylor Stockdale
DVM, EMERGENCY -
Dr. Jill Broadbent
DVM, EMERGENCY -
Dr. Leanne Dileo
DVM, EMERGENCY -
Dr. Aja Norman
DVM, EMERGENCY -
Dr. Christie Greiner-Shelton
DVM, EMERGENCY -
Dr. Victoria Arbona
DVM, MS, DACVECC- EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE -
Dr. Ellie Carrier
BVetMed, EMERGENCY -
Dr. Kate Lane
BVM&S, EMERGENCY -
Dr. Sarah Strack
DVM, EMERGENCY
VRCCO Emergency Center is located at our Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Bend. Let us know you’re coming by calling 541-209-6960 or email us at info@vrcvet.com
VRCCO Emergency Center
62889 NE Oxford Ct.
Bend, Oregon 97701
541-209-6960