Emergency and Critical Care

MSPCA-Angell Boston
350 South Huntington Ave

Boston, MA 02130

Hours

  • 24/7 Emergency Service

Our Services

Emergency Management of

  • Severe pancreatitis
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Sepsis
  • Trauma/polytrauma
  • Poison ingestion or exposure
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Bowel or urinary obstructions
  • Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat)
  • Heatstroke
  • Seizures

Critical Medical Support

  • Drug infusions
  • Transfusions of blood and blood products
  • Oxygen administration
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Enteral and parenteral nutrition
  • Consultations with in-house specialists
  • Daily, cage-side rounds for repeated case re-evaluation

24-Hour, Point-of-Care Monitoring

  • Direct and indirect arterial blood pressure
  • Coagulation parameters
  • Blood chemistries and blood gases
  • Lactate levels
  • CO-oximetry (if acetaminophen or carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected)
  • Blood osmolality
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Capnography
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
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Emergency & Critical Care Team

Meet the skilled Emergency & Critical Care team at Angell Boston, dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care to support your pet’s health. Our board-certified specialists use advanced diagnostics and treatments to ensure the best outcomes. Learn more about the passionate professionals who make our Emergency & Critical Care department a trusted choice for veterinary care.

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Referring Veterinarians

Please print and fax to (617) 989-1633.

If you have any questions please call (617) 522-7282, or email emergency@angell.org.