Veterinary Emergency Hospital of Concord (VEHC)
Veterinary Emergency Hospital of Concord (VEHC) is an emergency & critical care practice in Concord, NC. Procedures include Endoscopy, Oxygen Therapy, and Gastroscopy.
About
Veterinary Emergency Hospital of Concord is a locally owned emergency veterinary facility providing 24/7 care for dogs, cats, and select exotic pets. The hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology, including mechanical ventilation, endoscopy, gastroscopy, and an in-house blood bank. Their clinical team focuses on emergency triage, stabilization, and critical care for conditions ranging from trauma and poisoning to respiratory distress and urinary blockages.
Serving the Concord and Charlotte Metro communities, the hospital operates as a dedicated emergency center, offering immediate triage without the need for appointments. While they manage most emergency cases on-site, they coordinate transfers for patients requiring niche specialty care, such as complex orthopedics or advanced specialty surgery. The facility maintains an ICU suite for continuous monitoring and provides oxygen therapy for pets requiring stable, low-stress respiratory support.
Surgical team
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Dr. Karriker
Specializing in trauma, transfusion medicine, and complex autoimmune disorders, her elite clinical background drives our hospital's advanced capabilities.
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Dr. Johnson
With 10 years of experience, she specializes in emergency surgery and critical care.
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Dr. Short
She specializes in stabilization, antibiotic stewardship, and pain control for critical cases.
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Dr. Telenko
After discovering his talent for high-pressure medicine at Kansas State University, Dr. Telenko now specializes in life-saving stabilization and emergency surgery.
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Dr. Wolf
She leverages 13 years of clinical expertise to treat critical cases while helping owners navigate emergency wellness with compassion and is known for keeping a cool head under pressure.
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Jess
VTS, ECC
I love learning from the unique variety of complex ER cases and teaching others.
Procedures
Equipment
- Ultrasound
- Mechanical Ventilation
- In-House Blood Bank
- Digital X-ray
Frequently asked questions
- What advanced respiratory support does the hospital offer?
- The hospital provides mechanical ventilation to take over the work of breathing when a pet cannot breathe effectively on their own. This life support is used to stabilize severe pneumonia and trauma cases. Additionally, they offer an ICU suite for precise oxygen delivery, which helps manage heart failure, asthma, and shock in a quiet, low-stress environment without the need for masks or cannulas.
- Does the hospital treat exotic pets?
- The hospital treats dogs, cats, and select exotic pets. Because exotic care is available intermittently, the clinic requests that owners call ahead to confirm availability before arriving.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available on-site?
- The hospital features an in-house laboratory capable of performing complete blood work, chemistry panels, glucose testing, and urinalysis. They are also equipped with digital X-ray for immediate imaging of fractures or foreign bodies, ultrasound for organ and fluid assessment, and cardiac monitoring equipment including ECG and blood pressure monitoring.
- What is the benefit of the in-house blood bank?
- The in-house blood bank provides immediate, on-site access to lifesaving blood products, including plasma. This allows for faster stabilization of patients suffering from shock, severe anemia, or trauma, as treatment is not delayed by the need for outside deliveries. The team also performs blood typing and crossmatching to reduce the risk of reactions during transfusions.