Animal Emergency Care of Braselton
Animal Emergency Care of Braselton is an emergency & critical care practice in Hoschton, GA.
About
Animal Emergency Care of Braselton offers first-class emergency veterinary services, focusing on providing lifesaving care for pets during urgent situations. The clinic maintains a dedicated emergency staff ready to address a wide range of needs, from minor incidents to critical conditions, ensuring pets receive prompt and essential attention.
This clinic specializes in after-hours emergency care, operating from 6 pm to 8 am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends, serving as a resource when a pet's regular veterinarian is unavailable. To ensure continuous care, the clinic forwards medical records, lab results, and treatment notes to the pet's primary veterinarian after an emergency visit. Hospitalized pets are typically picked up between 7 am and 7:15 am daily, except Sunday, for discharge or transfer.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the operating hours for emergency services at Animal Emergency Care of Braselton?
- Animal Emergency Care of Braselton provides emergency services during specific after-hours periods. They are open from 6 pm to 8 am on weekdays. On weekends, the clinic offers 24-hour emergency care. This schedule ensures that pet owners have access to veterinary attention when their regular veterinarian's office is closed.
- What information or items should pet owners bring when visiting Animal Emergency Care of Braselton for an emergency?
- When bringing a pet for emergency care, it is advisable to bring any medications the pet is currently taking. Additionally, pet owners should bring any available medical records for their pet. This information helps the emergency team assess the pet's needs and provide appropriate care more efficiently upon arrival.
- How does Animal Emergency Care of Braselton prioritize patients upon arrival?
- Upon arrival, a technician will assess the pet in the lobby. Patients are prioritized based on their condition; animals in critical condition are seen before those that are stable. Otherwise, patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. If a pet is deemed critical, it will remain in the treatment room for observation.
- How does Animal Emergency Care of Braselton communicate with a pet's primary veterinarian after an emergency visit?
- After an emergency visit, the clinic sends a copy of the pet’s medical record, lab work, treatment sheets, and ICU notes (if hospitalized) to the primary veterinarian via fax or email. X-rays are provided on a CD-ROM for the primary vet. If a pet is transferred, the doctor on duty will contact the primary veterinarian to discuss the case.
- What payment options are accepted for services at Animal Emergency Care of Braselton?
- Animal Emergency Care of Braselton accepts cash and credit cards for payment, which is due when services are rendered. For clients needing a payment plan, Care Credit is accepted, and the receptionist can assist with applications. If a pet is hospitalized, a deposit is collected upfront, with the remaining balance due upon pickup.