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.

Contact & hours

Address

17701 Cottonwood Dr
Parker

Website

aescparker.com

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