NorthStar VETS
NorthStar VETS is a general practice practice in Philadelphia, PA.
About
NorthStar VETS offers comprehensive and advanced veterinary services across more than 20 specialties, including emergency, trauma, and critical care, cardiology, oncology, and advanced surgery. The practice emphasizes collaborative veterinary medicine, with teams meeting twice daily to discuss and review cases, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. They are noted for offering specialized care for a wide range of companion animals, including exotics, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds.
As a specialty referral hospital, NorthStar VETS works in collaboration with primary care veterinarians, with specialists seen by referral. Their Philadelphia presence is an affiliate hospital, Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency (PASE), which operates 24/7/365. Emergency services are available without an appointment for urgent and potentially life-threatening conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does NorthStar VETS treat?
- NorthStar VETS offers comprehensive and advanced veterinary services for a wide range of companion animals. This includes common pets like dogs and cats, as well as exotics, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. The practice aims to provide the most advanced care for all these animal types.
- What is the process for a pet to see a specialist at NorthStar VETS?
- To see a specialist at NorthStar VETS, pets are typically referred by their primary care or family veterinarian. As a specialty referral hospital, this process ensures that the pet's regular vet initiates the consultation with the specialized team.
- What makes a veterinarian a board-certified specialist at NorthStar VETS?
- A board-certified specialist at NorthStar VETS has completed extensive training beyond veterinary school, including a one-year internship and a two- to three-year residency in their chosen specialty. They must also publish original research and pass a national examination, known as "boards," to achieve Diplomate status, which certifies their expertise.
- What advanced services are available for critically ill or injured pets in the emergency department?
- The emergency department at NorthStar VETS offers advanced services for critically ill or injured pets. These include advanced life support and CPR, comprehensive surgical and anesthesia services, and an intensive care ward with advanced monitoring and mechanical ventilation. They also provide onsite radiology and laboratory services for rapid diagnosis, along with transfusion medicine and specialized nutrition.
- What is the ownership model of NorthStar VETS?
- NorthStar VETS is an independently owned specialty practice. This ownership model distinguishes it from corporate hospitals, allowing the practice to prioritize patient care and staff well-being over shareholder profits. It is recognized as one of the largest independently owned referral practices of its kind.