Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is an emergency & critical care practice in Austin, TX.
About
Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES) is a multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital in Austin, TX, offering a wide range of specialty services. These include Emergency, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Surgery & Orthopedics. The facility utilizes advanced diagnostic procedures and cutting-edge technology, such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, x-ray, and high-flow oxygen, to provide comprehensive patient care.
AVES provides 24-hour emergency and specialty care, operating 24/7/365 for pet emergencies. The hospital functions as an extension of family veterinarians, with emergency doctors collaborating closely with board-certified specialists for complex cases. This team-based approach ensures continuous monitoring and treatment for pets during their hospital stay.
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Frequently asked questions
- What diagnostic imaging services are available at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center?
- Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center offers a range of diagnostic imaging services. These include digital radiology, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy. The emergency doctors utilize these tools for comprehensive evaluations, and the clinic collaborates with board-certified radiologists for complex cases.
- What types of oxygen therapy does Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center provide?
- Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center provides several methods of oxygen therapy for pets experiencing respiratory emergencies. These methods include oxygen masks, nasal oxygen cannulas, controlled environment oxygen cages, and high flow oxygen therapy, with the choice depending on the individual patient's needs.
- Can Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center perform emergency surgery?
- Yes, Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center can facilitate emergency surgeries. Their emergency doctors collaborate with specialized surgeons at AVES to provide consultations and perform necessary surgeries, maintaining nearly 100% on-call capacity for these procedures.
- What specialty departments are currently available at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center?
- Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center currently offers 24/7 emergency and referral specialty care across several departments. These include Surgery & Orthopedics, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, Radiology, Anesthesiology, and Neurology and Neurosurgery. Cardiology appointments are also available through CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets.
- Does Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center offer endoscopy for foreign object removal?
- Yes, Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center offers endoscopy for the removal of foreign material from a pet's stomach, provided the animal is a candidate for the procedure. This involves general anesthesia and a fiber-optic camera to visualize the esophagus and stomach, often avoiding emergency surgery. On-call emergency scopes are available on weekends.