Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County
Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County is an emergency & critical care practice in Plano, TX.
About
The Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County provides 24-hour emergency and critical care for dogs and cats. Their facility is equipped for in-house diagnostics, including blood work, radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy, and EKGs. They offer emergency surgery, fluid therapy, blood and plasma transfusions, and utilize oxygen kennels. The hospital also performs soft tissue and laparoscopic surgeries.
Serving Collin County and surrounding areas like McKinney, Allen, and Frisco, the hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends, and holidays, when primary veterinarians may be unavailable. They operate on a triage system, prioritizing the most life-threatening cases. The hospital collaborates with Animal Diagnostics Center for specialty care in internal medicine, oncology, and cardiology.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergency and critical care services does the Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County provide?
- The hospital offers 24-hour emergency and critical care for pets, including in-house diagnostics, blood work, radiographs, ultrasound, emergency surgery, fluid therapy, blood and plasma transfusions, oxygen kennels, endoscopy, and EKGs. They also provide soft tissue and laparoscopic surgeries.
- How does the Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County handle patient arrivals and prioritize care?
- No appointment is needed for emergency care. Upon arrival, pets are assessed, a history is obtained, and a veterinarian performs an exam before treatment recommendations are made. The hospital uses a triage system, meaning the most life-threatening cases are seen first, even if other pets arrived earlier.
- Does the Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County provide routine veterinary services?
- As an emergency care center, the hospital does not provide routine healthcare services such as vaccinations, dental care, or heartworm prevention. Their focus is on providing efficient and timely diagnostics to determine a pet's medical needs and tailoring custom treatment plans for emergency situations.
- What is the hospital's policy regarding pet visitation during hospitalization?
- The hospital encourages owners to visit their hospitalized pets, as family visits can relieve stress for both pets and owners. While some limits on visitation may be set to ensure optimal care, owners can discuss the best time for a visit with the attending doctor. Staff are on premises all night, and owners can call for updates at any hour.
- What is the history of the Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County?
- The Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County was incorporated in 1987 by 21 small animal veterinarians practicing in Plano, Allen, McKinney, and Wylie. These founding veterinarians elected a board of directors to manage the hospital, which moved into a larger building in 2002.