Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care
If your pet needs immediate medical care, you can turn to NorthStar VETS®‘ Emergency Department any time, day or night, without an appointment. Our skilled emergency team is available 24/7 to provide expert care for urgent, potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries at a moment’s notice, including when your family veterinarian is unavailable.
Rest assured that we’ll treat your pet as we would our own. And we’ll be here to guide you every step of the way, with respect, kindness, and compassion.
The Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care Services We Provide
NorthStar VETS provides a full range of advanced services to diagnose and treat critically ill or injured pets, including:
- Advanced life support/CPR
- Complete onsite radiology and laboratory for fast, accurate diagnosis
- Comprehensive surgical and anesthesia services should your pet require surgery
- Intravenous and enteral (feeding tube) nutrition
- State-of-the-art intensive care ward with advanced monitoring and mechanical ventilation (breathing support)
- Transfusion medicine
The Conditions We See
You can turn to NorthStar VETS for expert care for a full range of emergent conditions. Some of the most common conditions we see include:
- Acute kidney failure
- Bleeding
- Diabetic crisis
- Difficulty breathing
- Eye injuries
- Heat stroke
- Labor and delivery problems
- Paralysis
- Poisoning
- Seizures
- Traumatic injuries including broken bones and internal injuries
- Vomiting/diarrhea
Questions? Call us.
If you’re uncertain about whether your pet needs emergency care, simply call us at 609-259-8300, anytime. We’re here for you and your pet.
Free Pet Emergency Care Handbook
Get your free copy of the NorthStar VETS Pet Emergency Care Handbook. This 20-page booklet helps you know what to do in some of the most common pet emergencies, from allergic reactions and cuts to seizures and vomiting. It also contains important information on how to be prepared for a pet emergency.
