Guide to a typical visit
We understand that visiting a new veterinary hospital when your pet is sick can be stressful. We would like to provide you with more information to make your trip here more comfortable.
When you arrive, please go to the front desk and discuss your pet's emergency with the receptionist. Depending on the nature of the visit, a veterinary nurse may be called to "triage" (quickly evaluate) your pet. In certain circumstances, the nurse, with your permission, may take your pet immediately to the treatment area to have him or her evaluated by an available doctor or start life-saving measures.
The number of emergencies waiting to be seen can vary greatly from day to day or time of day and the most serious emergencies are typically treated on a priority basis. Due to the serious nature of some emergencies, wait times can be lengthy and we appreciate your patience as we work to provide the best care to all our patients.
When you arrive, please go to the front desk and discuss your pet's emergency with the receptionist. Depending on the nature of the visit, a veterinary nurse may be called to "triage" (quickly evaluate) your pet. In certain circumstances, the nurse, with your permission, may take your pet immediately to the treatment area to have him or her evaluated by an available doctor or start life-saving measures.
The number of emergencies waiting to be seen can vary greatly from day to day or time of day and the most serious emergencies are typically treated on a priority basis. Due to the serious nature of some emergencies, wait times can be lengthy and we appreciate your patience as we work to provide the best care to all our patients.
What Happens Next?
After your pet has been initially evaluated by a veterinary nurse, you will be brought into an exam room to discuss your pet's condition or physical exam findings with a veterinarian. A diagnostic or treatment plan will be created based on what the doctor thinks is best and this will be reviewed with you.
In most cases, tests will be completed and recommendation for treatment will be made. These treatments may include medications to go home or in-hospital treatment (hospitalization). Due to the critical nature of some emergencies, life-saving treatment must sometimes be started before we have a full understanding of your pet's medical condition.
In most cases, tests will be completed and recommendation for treatment will be made. These treatments may include medications to go home or in-hospital treatment (hospitalization). Due to the critical nature of some emergencies, life-saving treatment must sometimes be started before we have a full understanding of your pet's medical condition.
In-Patient Care (Hospitalization)
The staff of Valley Central take the responsibility of caring for your sick pets very seriously and treat each patient as if they were their own. Animals that are hospitalized are monitored very closely. Every patient's needs are different and treatment plans are customized to their specific illness. This may include IV fluid therapy with fluid pumps, ECG and blood pressure monitoring, electrolyte and blood monitoring, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, appropriate pain management or surgical treatment.
Some pets are transferred to the ER from their regular veterinarian for overnight or weekend care when those hospitals close at night. This gives you the peace of mind that your pet will have the the best care around the clock.
Valley Central Emergency typically closes when most veterinarian's offices are open. Our goal is to resolved whatever medical issue they have so they can go home in a timely matter. Since animals don't always heal on the schedule that we would like, medical treatment may still be needed when we close. In these circumstances, you have the option to transfer your pet to your regular veterinarian for ongoing care or to have them stay in the hospital for continued care by our sister hospital, Vallley Central Veterinary Referral Center.
Some pets are transferred to the ER from their regular veterinarian for overnight or weekend care when those hospitals close at night. This gives you the peace of mind that your pet will have the the best care around the clock.
Valley Central Emergency typically closes when most veterinarian's offices are open. Our goal is to resolved whatever medical issue they have so they can go home in a timely matter. Since animals don't always heal on the schedule that we would like, medical treatment may still be needed when we close. In these circumstances, you have the option to transfer your pet to your regular veterinarian for ongoing care or to have them stay in the hospital for continued care by our sister hospital, Vallley Central Veterinary Referral Center.
