Animal Emergency Hospital & Urgent Care
Animal Emergency Hospital & Urgent Care is an emergency & critical care practice in Raleigh, NC. Procedures include Pain Management, Surgery, and Endoscopy.
About
Animal Emergency Hospital & Urgent Care is a locally owned and operated facility providing emergency and critical care for dogs, cats, and exotic species. The clinic is equipped to handle a wide range of emergency situations, including life-saving surgeries, trauma, and complex medical cases. Diagnostic capabilities include in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. The hospital also provides pain management and specialized care for exotic animals, supported by a team of veterinarians with extensive experience in emergency medicine and surgery.
Serving the Raleigh community, the hospital operates as an emergency and urgent care provider, accepting patients for both sudden emergencies and urgent non-emergent needs. The practice maintains collaborative relationships with local animal hospitals and rescue organizations to ensure continuity of care. Additionally, the facility offers 24/7 intake services for injured or orphaned local wildlife, working in partnership with licensed rehabilitators to support the recovery and release of native species.
Surgical team
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Dr. Michelle Misavage-Jones
A graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996, Dr. Michelle Misavage-Jones has been with Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent Care since 1996.
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Dr. Vicki Sellers
Dr. Vicki Sellers is a Mississippi native who attended Mississippi State University for her DVM degree and has a special interest in emergency and critical care and soft tissue surgery.
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Dr. Rik Wyatt
Dr. Rik Wyatt graduated from the University of Georgia in 2010 and completed his veterinary emergency internship with Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent Care.
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Dr. Amanda Gale
Amanda Gale attended North Carolina State University College of Veterinary medicine and graduated in 2012.
Procedures
- Pain Management
- Surgery
- Endoscopy
Equipment
Frequently asked questions
- Does the clinic provide emergency care for exotic animals?
- Yes, the hospital is equipped to provide emergency care for a wide range of species, including exotic animals. Their team includes veterinarians with expertise in exotic animal care, allowing them to treat unique species alongside common household pets.
- What diagnostic tools are available for pets in an emergency?
- The clinic utilizes several diagnostic tools to assess patients, including an in-house laboratory for efficient testing, digital radiography, and ultrasound. They also offer endoscopy, which allows veterinarians to examine internal organs without the need for invasive surgery.
- Can I bring injured wildlife to this hospital?
- The hospital accepts injured or orphaned wildlife 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They work in collaboration with local wildlife rehabilitators to nurse these animals back to health and facilitate their return to their natural habitat.
- Does the clinic offer translation services for non-English speakers?
- Yes, the hospital provides professional interpreter services through Boostlingo. Clients who prefer a language other than English can request an interpreter to assist them during their visit.