Emergency animal hospitals are busy places with many staff members who work together to provide exceptional care for animals. When you take your pet to a veterinary ER hospital, you may work with several different specialists and professional. Each are committed to helping you find out what is wrong with your pet and will do everything they can to make your pet feel better. Understanding the different roles of the emergency veterinary staff you work with will make it easier to communicate with them and know what to expect. Here is a look at the different staff members you’ll meet at a visit to an emergency veterinary hospital in Seattle, WA.
Medical Director
A medical director of an animal emergency clinic is a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) who is responsible for overseeing the management of the hospital and the veterinarians and veterinary staff. Medical directors usually have extensive experience in emergency veterinary medicine, as well as business administration experience or experience managing busy emergency veterinary hospitals.
Emergency Veterinarian
An emergency veterinarian is a DVM who specializes in emergency animal care such as critical care, trauma care, surgery, and diagnostic services. They may also become board certified or undergo additional training in areas like wound management, toxicology, and internal medicine. DVMs at emergency animal hospitals are responsible for diagnosing and treating urgent illnesses, injuries, and diseases as well as performing medical procedures and surgeries, providing medical treatment and vaccinations, and offering patient education.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
A licensed veterinary technician has undergone specialized training from an accredited veterinary school and has become licensed in their state. They are responsible for assisting DVMs on procedures and surgeries, monitoring animal care and vital signs, administering medication and vaccinations, taking blood and urine for testing, performing physical exams, and providing client education and communication. They may also assist with patient record keeping.
Meet Our Staff at Emerald City Emergency Clinic
At Emerald City Emergency Clinic, we offer 24/7/365 emergency care for pets in Seattle, WA. Our staff is highly trained, skilled, and experienced and they are all very passionate about helping pets feel better and get the care they need. We are an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited practice, and we uphold the gold standard of veterinary care. Each member of our staff believes that pets are family, and we treat them like we treat our own family.
Our staff includes two experienced Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) who have decades of experience in critical animal care and trauma management. We also have other emergency veterinarians on staff, as well as licensed veterinary technicians and administrative staff. We specialize in animal emergency services, diagnostic services, and primary care services. We accept pet insurance and can also coordinate care with your pet sitter when you’re out of town. Call now to schedule an appointment for routine veterinary care, or call ahead to let us know you’re coming in for a pet emergency.