24/7 Emergency and Critical Care in Waltham

Angell West, 293 Second Avenue,
Waltham, MA 02451

781-902-8400

emergency@angell.org

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24/7 Emergency Service

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Our Approach

The Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service at the MSPCA-Angell West in Waltham, MA, is available at any hour of the day, 365 days a year, for clients whose pets need immediate medical care for life-threatening trauma or disease. Referring veterinarians may alert staff to an incoming case by calling 781-902-8400.

Emergency Management of

Severe pancreatitis
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Sepsis
Poly-trauma
Open abdomen
Poison ingestion or exposure
Anaphylaxis
Bowel or urinary obstructions
Gastric dilatation-
Heatstroke
Seizures

Critical Medical Support

Dedicated critical care team of senior staff doctors, interns and nurses
Drug infusions
Emergency transfusions of blood and blood products to treat trauma or immune disease
Repeated blood transfusions to manage chronically ill patients
Oxygen administration
Use of enteral and parenteral nutrition techniques
Consultations with specialists throughout the hospital
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 poisonings is suspected)
Blood osmolality
Colloid oncotic pressure to customize fluid therapies and medication based on patient needs
Temperature
Pulse oximetry
Capnography
Blood pressure
Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG)

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Emergency and Critical Care Team

Meet the skilled Emergency and Critical Care team at Angell West in Waltham, 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 and Critical Care department a trusted choice for veterinary care.

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