Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is an emergency & critical care and internal medicine practice in Charlottesville, VA. Procedures include Echocardiography, Chemotherapy, and Endoscopy.
About
Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is a full-service hospital providing 24/7 emergency care and advanced specialty services for dogs and cats. The facility is staffed by board-certified specialists in internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, and oncology, alongside a team of experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians. The hospital is equipped to handle complex medical needs, offering services such as interventional radiology, rehabilitation, and advanced diagnostics to support pets and their families.
Operating in Charlottesville since 2010, the clinic functions as a referral partner for the general practice community to ensure coordinated, personalized treatment plans. The hospital maintains a state-of-the-art facility designed for intensive care, monitoring, and surgical procedures. They accept emergency and urgent walk-ins around the clock, providing continuous support for patients requiring immediate life-saving intervention or specialized long-term management.
Surgical team
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Carrie Miller
DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
Dr. Miller received her DVM from Tufts University in 1999 and became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2003.
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Shannon Ryan
DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
Dr. Ryan became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in February 2015 and joined the team in December of that year.
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Michelle Purnell
DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
Dr. Purnell is board certified in small animal internal medicine and joined Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in November of 2017.
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Zachary Crouse
DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
Dr. Zachary Crouse joined the team in September 2024 after completing his residency at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.
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Frequently asked questions
- What specialty services are available at Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency?
- The hospital provides a range of specialty care including internal medicine, surgery, oncology, cardiology, and ophthalmology. Additionally, they offer rehabilitation services, interventional radiology, and advanced imaging and diagnostics to support the treatment of complex conditions in dogs and cats.
- Does the hospital provide 24/7 emergency care?
- Yes, the hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Their team of experienced emergency veterinarians and licensed technicians is available to assist with pets that are injured, in pain, or showing sudden signs of illness.
- What diagnostic tools are available for patient care?
- The facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic capabilities to assist in evaluating and treating complex conditions. These include ultrasound, endoscopy, CT scans, and echocardiography, which are used by the clinical team to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- How does the clinic work with my primary care veterinarian?
- The hospital utilizes a collaborative approach, partnering closely with the general practice community to provide coordinated care. They offer referral services for both emergency and specialty cases, ensuring that treatment plans are communicated and managed in partnership with your primary veterinarian.