Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs
Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs is an emergency & critical care practice in Sandy Springs, GA.
About
The Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs specializes in emergency and critical care for dogs and cats, operating as an emergency-only facility that does not provide routine veterinary services like vaccinations or elective surgeries. The clinic offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services, including pet surgery, advanced anesthesia, and in-hospital referrals to an emergency/critical care specialist for complex cases. They utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including modern X-ray, ultrasound, and electrocardiography services, alongside an in-house laboratory and pharmacy.
The center provides overnight, weekend, and holiday emergency and critical care, operating during hours when regular veterinary clinics are typically closed. They serve pets in Sandy Springs and surrounding communities, including Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Roswell, Buckhead, and Woodmere. The team focuses on discussing optimal treatment options with pet owners to facilitate a healthy return home.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialized diagnostic imaging are available at Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs?
- The clinic offers on-site modern X-ray equipment for high-quality radiographs. They also perform detailed ultrasounds, including abdominal and cardiac studies. Additionally, electrocardiography (ECG) services are available on-site for cardiac assessments.
- Who are the veterinarians on staff at Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs?
- The veterinary team includes Dr. Joel Landrum, Medical Director, who specializes in emergency medicine with an interest in complex trauma and surgical cases. Other veterinarians are Dr. Clare Maloy, Dr. Amanda Slider, who has expertise in feline medicine, critical care, and surgery, and Dr. Virginia Aida-Fickens.
- What laboratory services are available for emergency diagnostics?
- The clinic provides in-house laboratory facilities for immediate diagnostics, including serum chemistry, hematology, serology, blood gases, urinalysis, and parasite testing. For more specialized diagnostics and consultations, they also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories.
- Does Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs offer specialized consultations for complex cases?
- Yes, the facility provides in-hospital referrals for emergency/critical care consults. During these consultations, a specialist performs procedures such as ultrasounds and endoscopic procedures to assist with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
- What types of surgical procedures can be performed at the Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs?
- The clinic's state-of-the-art surgical suite is equipped to perform a wide variety of surgical procedures for emergency and critical care needs. They also utilize the safest available anesthetics and modern equipment to monitor vital signs during all anesthetic procedures, especially for older or high-risk patients.