ACCESS Pasadena
ACCESS Pasadena is a general practice practice in Los Angeles, CA.
About
ACCESS Pasadena is a privately owned specialty animal hospital offering Advanced Critical Care, Emergency, and Specialty Services. The clinic provides comprehensive veterinary care with emergency-trained doctors, board-certified specialists, and skilled veterinary technicians. Specialty services include Critical Care, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology (under development), and Surgery, supported by advanced diagnostic and imaging equipment such as MRI, CT scanner, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy.
The hospital is available 24x7 for pet emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Patients typically require a referral from their primary veterinarian for specialty services. The mission is to provide exceptional specialty veterinary care, emphasizing cutting-edge medicine and a supportive environment for pet owners and referring veterinarians.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of advanced imaging and diagnostic equipment are available at ACCESS Pasadena?
- ACCESS Pasadena utilizes cutting-edge diagnostic and imaging equipment to support advanced diagnosing and treatment. This includes X-Ray, Ultrasound, MRI, CT scanner, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy. For critical care patients, the facility also employs oxygen chambers, high-flow and mechanical ventilators, anesthesia machines, ECG monitors, and cage-side vital signs monitors.
- What types of surgical procedures are performed by the board-certified surgeons at ACCESS Pasadena?
- The board-certified veterinary surgeons at ACCESS Pasadena perform a variety of complex procedures. These include soft-tissue surgeries like tumor removal, abdominal, urogenital, airway, thoracic, and wound reconstruction. Orthopedic surgeries cover fracture repairs, TPLO, patellar luxation repair, and treatments for hip dysplasia. Minimally invasive options such as laparoscopy, arthroscopy, and thoracoscopy are also available.
- Does ACCESS Pasadena offer specialized care for neurological conditions?
- Yes, ACCESS Pasadena has a Neurology department ready to assist with issues affecting the brain, spine, or nerves. The team includes board-certified specialists such as Anna Tauro, DVM, GPCert(Neuro), Dip ECVN FRCVS, EBVS®, and Tricia Tai, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology). They provide advanced diagnostics and treatment for pets with neurological concerns.
- What specific services are provided within the Critical Care department?
- The Critical Care department offers comprehensive services for critically ill animals, led by board-certified critical care specialists. These services include emergency care, intensive monitoring of vital signs, intravenous fluid therapy, oxygen therapy, and blood and plasma transfusions. They also provide nutritional support, post-surgical care, pain management, and continuous nursing care to stabilize and manage critical patients.
- What is the ownership structure of ACCESS Pasadena?
- ACCESS Pasadena is a privately owned hospital. It is owned by Rich Mills, DVM, DACVECC. While other ACCESS hospitals were acquired by Thrive Pet Healthcare in 2019, ACCESS Pasadena continues to operate independently, maintaining its original ownership structure.