Emergencies are unexpected, and when they involve our beloved pets, the situation can become incredibly stressful. Our Small Animal Emergency Service is prepared to tackle unforeseen emergencies with your pet head-on, ensuring that both you and your pet gets the best and most timely care possible.
With a team of highly trained emergency veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and state-of-the-art facilities, we are here around the clock. Whether it's a sudden illness or injury, we aim to stabilize, diagnose, and treat your pet, ensuring they have the best chance at a full recovery.
Common Conditions
Our Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care services often manage:
- Traumatic injuries: Such as fractures, wounds, or bites.
- Toxin ingestion: Exposure to harmful chemicals, foods, medications, or plants.
- Respiratory emergencies:Trouble breathing, choking, or severe coughing.
- Seizures or sudden collapse: Loss of consciousness, uncontrollable twitching or shaking
- Gastrointestinal distress: Such as vomiting, diarrhea, or suspected foreign body ingestion.
If your pet exhibits any alarming symptoms and your primary veterinarian is unable to see them, bring your pet to the Purdue Small Animal Hospital Emergency Service or call 765-494-1107.
Common Procedures
We routinely conduct:
- Stabilization: Immediate care for pets with critical conditions
- Diagnostic imaging: Such as X-rays (radiographs)
- Fluid therapy: To treat dehydration or resuscitate shock
- Resuscitation: Life-saving procedures for pets in severe distress.
- Oxygen therapy: Supplemental oxygen for pets with breathing difficulties
The emergency service is able, in certain situations, to consult with on-call representatives from other specialty services such as surgery, neurology, or ophthalmology.
If you have an emergency, please call 765-494-1107.
Common Questions
How do I contact ER?
Please call 765-494-1107.
625 Harrison St
West Lafayette, IN 47907
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How do I know if my pet's condition is an emergency?
Symptoms like difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, sudden collapse, or any drastic change in behavior might be an emergency. Call us at 765-494-1107 or come to the ER (Directions).
What should I do if I think my pet has ingested something toxic?
Bring your pet in immediately. If possible, bring along the substance or packaging from what they ingested for our team to assess.
Is there a wait time at the emergency room?
While we strive to attend to every case immediately, wait times can vary based on the number of emergencies and their severity.
What happens when I bring my pet into the Emergency Room?
You will check in at the front desk and pay the emergency examination fee. At that time, a member of the emergency team will triage your pet’s condition.
If your pet is deemed to be unstable, your pet will be taken back immediately for further evaluation by the doctor in the emergency stabilization room.
If your pet is deemed to be stable, then you and your pet will wait until a team member is able to take a full history from you in an exam room.
Once the doctors have evaluated your pet, they will speak with you and explain your pet’s condition. At that time, the doctor will present an estimate for the recommended diagnostics and treatment.
If you have an emergency, please call 765-494-1107.
At-Home Tips
In case of pet emergencies:
- Stay calm: Your pet can sense your anxiety. Being calm can help them stay composed.
- Safe transportation: Use a blanket or carrier to safely move injured pets.
- Avoid giving any medications until specifically directed to do so by a doctor: Some medications can worsen the situation.
In any emergency, remember that our team is here to help. Please call 765-494-1107.
Schedule an Appointment
Call: 765-494-1107
24/7 Emergency Phone: 765-494-1107
Small Animal Hospital Entrances:
- EMERGENCY - Small Animal Emergency
- Entrance A - Lynn Hall Small Animal Lobby
- Entrance B - David & Bonnie Brunner Small Animal Lobby
625 Harrison St
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Directions
Payment
An exam fee is due at time of check in for your pet to be accessed by our team.
All payments are due at time of discharge.
The Veterinary Hospital accepts payment by cash, check, and Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards.
Care Credit, through Synchrony Bank, is available to qualifying clients seeking structured payment plans. If you have questions, please contact our billing office at 765-494-1107.
Learn more about Care Credit.
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