Pet Urgent Response and Emergency
Pet Urgent Response and Emergency is an emergency & critical care practice in Jacksonville, FL. Procedures include Advanced lab testing, Emergency surgery, and Urgent C-sections.
About
Pet Urgent Response and Emergency is a privately-owned veterinary hospital in Jacksonville that focuses exclusively on emergency and urgent care. The clinic does not provide wellness exams, vaccinations, or routine appointments, instead dedicating its resources to life-threatening conditions, trauma, and sudden illnesses. The facility is equipped with on-site digital X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory to provide rapid diagnostic results for critical patients.
The hospital provides 24-hour hospitalization and round-the-clock care for pets in crisis. It serves as a resource for owners when their regular veterinarian is unavailable, handling cases such as severe injuries, respiratory distress, toxic ingestions, and surgical emergencies. The practice emphasizes direct communication between the attending veterinarian and pet owners throughout the treatment and recovery process.
Surgical team
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Dr. Fernando Garcia-Pereira
DVM, MS
Veterinarian for over 20 years; completed two clinical internships, veterinary anesthesia residency and master of sciences in veterinary clinical sciences.
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Dr. Marisa Curro
Dr. Marisa Curro joined Pet Urgent Response and Emergency as an Associate Veterinarian in December 2024.
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Dr. Rayner LeBlanc
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Dr. Victoria Von Der Vellen
Procedures
- Advanced lab testing
- Emergency surgery
- Urgent C-sections
Equipment
Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergency conditions does the clinic treat?
- The clinic handles a wide range of critical conditions, including severe trauma from accidents or falls, respiratory distress, toxic ingestions, seizures, and neurological emergencies. They also address surgical emergencies such as internal bleeding, blockages from swallowed foreign objects, and urgent C-sections.
- Does the clinic offer routine veterinary services?
- No, the clinic does not handle routine wellness visits, check-ups, or vaccinations. Their focus is strictly on emergency and urgent care for pets experiencing life-threatening situations that require immediate medical intervention.
- What diagnostic tools are available for emergency cases?
- The facility is equipped with on-site digital X-ray and ultrasound technology for rapid evaluation of bone and tissue. Additionally, they utilize advanced laboratory testing to quickly detect infections, organ failure, or toxic exposure to guide critical treatment decisions.
- How does the clinic communicate with pet owners during hospitalization?
- The practice prioritizes clear communication, with veterinarians personally discussing diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis with clients. They provide twice-daily hospitalization updates as a standard practice to keep owners informed throughout their pet's recovery.