Critical Care Services

At Lenity Veterinary Specialists + Emergency Care, our critical care team provides intensive, ongoing support for pets with severe or life-threatening conditions. While emergency care addresses immediate stabilization, critical care focuses on managing complex illnesses that require constant monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and specialized treatments.

Conditions Treated in Critical Care

• Respiratory distress or airway obstruction
• Traumatic injuries and post-surgical recovery
• Diabetic ketoacidosis and severe metabolic imbalances
• Gastric dilation-volvulus (bloat)
• Sepsis or septic shock
• Organ failure (heart, liver, kidney, lungs)
• Severe anemia and shock
• Seizures or neurological emergencies
• Complex toxin ingestion

Board-Certified Expertise

Our board-certified veterinary criticalists bring years of specialized training in emergency and critical care, ensuring your pet receives expert-level attention. This includes:

• 12-month internship + 3-year residency
• Extensive hands-on experience with critically ill patients
• Advanced monitoring and life-support protocols

What to Expect During an Emergency Visit 

When you arrive, a receptionist will check you in, and a veterinary nurse will triage your pet to assess stability. Patients are treated in order of medical emergency and need rather than arrival time. If hospitalization is necessary, the admitting veterinarian will review the recommended treatment plan with you first.

ASPCA Poison Control:

The ASPCA hotline is a resource for pet owners to use if you are concerned a pet may have ingested something poisonous. They provide guidance, and have a database of known toxins, their effects, and recommended treatments. 

Call The ASPCA hotline at (888) 426-4435
Please note there is a fee for their consultation by phone.