Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers is an emergency & critical care practice in Chicago, IL.
About
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) Highland is an AAHA-accredited emergency veterinary center providing 24/7 critical care. The hospital focuses exclusively on emergency and critical care, with no wellness visits or upselling. A licensed veterinarian is always available, and the dedicated team includes experienced emergency doctors and technicians.
Opened in 2014, the clinic serves pets in northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois, including areas like Chicago, Joliet, and Kankakee. They offer immediate assistance for various emergencies, including trauma, toxin ingestion, and breathing difficulties, and collaborate with primary veterinarians by sharing medical records for seamless continuity of care.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of diagnostic services are available at EVCC Highland?
- EVCC Highland offers comprehensive in-house diagnostic services to ensure rapid and accurate results for emergency cases. These include Complete Blood Count (CBC), Digital X-Rays, Pet Urinalysis, Blood Chemistry Panels, Fecal Testing, Infectious Disease Tests, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Pulse Oximetry Monitoring, Electrocardiogram (EKG), Blood Electrolyte Panels, and Endoscopy. This allows for immediate access to testing without delay.
- What emergency surgical procedures does EVCC Highland perform?
- EVCC Highland's skilled surgical team is available 24/7 to perform various emergency procedures for dogs and cats. These include foreign object removal, benign and malignant mass removal, wound/laceration repair, emergency C-sections, gastric torsion (bloat) and gastropexy, bladder stone removal, urinary obstruction, ruptured gallbladder, limb or tail amputation, enucleation, and ovariohysterectomy for pyometra, as well as feeding tube placement.
- How does EVCC Highland ensure continuous care for hospitalized pets?
- For hospitalized pets, EVCC Highland provides 24/7 monitoring. A licensed veterinarian is always available, day or night, ensuring pets are never left unattended. This constant oversight by dedicated emergency veterinarians and technicians ensures critical care and attention throughout a pet's stay, providing peace of mind for owners.
- How does EVCC Highland collaborate with a pet's primary veterinarian after an emergency visit?
- After an emergency visit concludes, EVCC Highland ensures a seamless continuation of care by sharing full medical records and diagnostic results with the pet's primary veterinarian. This collaboration allows primary veterinarians to confidently refer patients, knowing they will receive specialized treatment and that their ongoing care will be well-coordinated.