Crestview Veterinary Clinic at Tech Ridge

1. Call ahead if possible to alert the team of your arrival
2. Bring your pet's medical records if available
3. Upon arrival, check in at the front desk for immediate triage
4. Complete required paperwork while your pet is being assessed

• Valid ID and contact information
• Payment method (credit card, pet insurance information)
• Medical history if available (records, current medications)
• Information about the emergency situation or symptoms

Your first emergency visit will involve a thorough triage assessment to determine the urgency of your pet's condition. The veterinary team will collect vital information about your pet's health history and current symptoms.

Expect to provide details about your pet's regular diet, medications, allergies, and any recent changes in behavior or health status. This information helps the emergency team provide appropriate care tailored to your pet's needs.

• Difficulty breathing or choking
• Severe bleeding or trauma
• Ingestion of toxic substances
• Seizures or collapse
• Severe vomiting or diarrhea
• Inability to urinate or defecate
• Signs of extreme pain
• Sudden inability to use limbs
• Eye injuries
• Difficult labor or birthing complications

During your emergency visit, your pet will be assessed by a veterinary professional who will determine the urgency of their condition. Critical patients will be taken immediately to treatment areas, while stable patients may wait for further evaluation.

The veterinarian will discuss diagnostic and treatment options with you, including associated costs. You'll be provided with regular updates about your pet's condition and next steps in their care plan.

Depending on your pet's condition, they may be treated and released the same day, or they may require hospitalization for continued care and monitoring.

• Keep your pet's medical records in an easily accessible location
• Have a pet first aid kit at home for minor emergencies
• Save the emergency clinic's contact information in your phone
• Know the fastest route to the emergency clinic
• Keep a carrier or transportation method readily available
• Have an emergency fund or pet insurance for unexpected veterinary costs