Pet Emergency and Trauma Services
Pet Emergency and Trauma Services is an emergency & critical care practice in Kannapolis, NC. Procedures include Critical Care & ICU, Cesarean section, Exploratory laparotomy, and Gastropexy.
About
Pet Emergency and Trauma Services is a veterinary facility in Kannapolis, North Carolina, focused on providing emergency evaluation and treatment for dogs and cats. The clinic offers a range of emergency surgical interventions, including splenectomy, gastrointestinal obstruction repair, Cesarean sections, and wound care. They also provide critical care and ICU services, as well as transfusion medicine for patients requiring urgent stabilization.
The clinic serves as an after-hours and weekend resource for pet owners when their primary family veterinarian is unavailable. They coordinate with local daytime veterinary practices to provide ongoing care for patients requiring overnight management or longer-term monitoring. The facility emphasizes a team-based approach to emergency medicine, prioritizing communication and compassionate care for both patients and their families.
Surgical team
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Dr. Cara Kluttz
Dr. Cara Kluttz was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Jess Hunter
Dr. Jess Hunter attended NCSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2003.
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Allyson Pope
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Allyson developed an early interest in veterinary medicine, prompted by time spent on her grandparents’ farm.
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Dr. Jessica Sparks
Hailing from a “City of Smiles, City with Style,” South Carolina, Dr Sparks has been imprinted with the corners of her mouth turned up.
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Dr. Kay Dodson
Dr. Dodson blew into Charlotte from Louisiana behind Hurricane Hugo.
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Dr. Felicia Dunn
Dr. Felicia Dunn attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
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Kerri
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Since childhood, Kerri has been obsessed with animals of all sorts.
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Talie
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Talie discovered her love for animals at a very young age.
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Melissa
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Melissa is a NC native, born and raised in Western NC.
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Lori
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Lori is originally from Colorado and graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2006.
Procedures
- Critical Care & ICU
- Cesarean section
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Gastropexy
- Splenectomy
- Gastric-dilatation and volvulus correction
- Transfusion Medicine
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergency surgeries does the clinic perform?
- The clinic is equipped to perform life-saving emergency surgical interventions, including splenectomy, gastric-dilatation and volvulus correction, gastropexy, and exploratory laparotomy to identify and remove gastrointestinal obstructions. They also provide surgical services for Cesarean sections and wound care.
- Does the clinic provide care for patients referred by my regular veterinarian?
- Yes, the clinic works closely with family veterinarians to provide overnight or weekend care for patients that require longer-term management or close monitoring following major surgeries performed at a primary care practice.
- What is the focus of the emergency services provided?
- The clinic's sole focus is the high-quality emergency evaluation and treatment of dogs and cats. They are designed to restore a pet's comfort and well-being when unexpected health concerns arise and the family veterinarian is unavailable.