Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is an emergency & critical care practice in Parker, CO.
About
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) is a 24/7/365 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital providing advanced medical care for dogs and cats. It offers a comprehensive array of services including Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Oncology, Rehabilitation, and Surgery, including TPLO. The facility features advanced equipment such as a 16-slice CT scanner, a 23X MRI scanner, mobile fluoroscopy, and two underwater treadmills.
Serving Parker, Castle Rock, Aurora, Denver, Centennial, and Colorado Springs since 2001, AESC functions as a referral hospital where family veterinarians send patients for specialized care. The hospital is staffed by board-certified specialists across various medical disciplines and provides around-the-clock emergency and critical care, with emergency surgery available 24/7/365.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of advanced imaging are available at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?
- Animal Emergency & Specialty Center offers a range of advanced imaging services. These include on-site digital x-ray equipment, Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) performed by emergency veterinarians for rapid diagnosis, and comprehensive ultrasound. The facility also houses a 16-slice GE Brightspeed CT scanner and a 23X MRI scanner, with advanced imaging typically performed during weekdays under specialty team supervision.
- Does Animal Emergency & Specialty Center provide care for pets requiring surgery?
- Yes, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center provides surgical services, including 24/7 emergency surgery performed by board-certified surgeons. They treat conditions ranging from minor wounds to invasive abdominal and thoracic surgery. The facility also offers TPLO (CCL Tear Repair) and has four additional surgery suites following a recent renovation.
- What board-certified specialists are on staff at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?
- Animal Emergency & Specialty Center has a team of board-certified specialists. These include specialists in Diagnostic Imaging (DACVR), Surgery (DACVS), Critical Care (DACVECC), Internal Medicine (DACVIM), Oncology (DACVIM Oncology), Cardiology (DACVIM Cardiology), Neurology & Neurosurgery (DACVIM Neurology & Neurosurgery), and Anesthesiology & Pain Management (DACVAA).
- What rehabilitation services are offered at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?
- Animal Emergency & Specialty Center provides physical rehabilitation services. The facility includes a dedicated 1000 square foot workspace for the rehabilitation team, which features two underwater treadmills. The staff includes veterinarians certified in physical rehabilitation (CCRT, cVMA).
- What types of emergencies can be treated at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?
- Animal Emergency & Specialty Center offers 24/7 emergency care for a wide range of conditions in dogs and cats. This includes trauma, acute illness, multisystem illness, post-surgical complications, and progression of chronic illness. They also treat cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, endocrine emergencies, gastrointestinal upset, immune disease, kidney and liver diseases, respiratory distress, seizures, shock, and toxicosis.