Emergencies
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The Emergency Service at Ryan Veterinary Hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for dog and cat owners whose pets become ill or require urgent care, and for veterinarian-referred cases for dogs and cats with serious or life-threatening problems that require immediate attention. Ryan Veterinary Hospital is certified as a Level One Trauma facility by the VECCS.
Our staff comprises of board-certified specialists and Emergency Service staff veterinarians in emergency and critical care, along with residents, interns, nurses, nurse assistants, and receptionists.
Our emergency room will always remain open but at times has to divert patients. If you are unsure whether your pet’s problem is emergent, please call in and one of our trained staff will assist you.
If you are having an emergency or if you’re not sure, call us! (215) 746-8911
Expectations
- During normal business hours, a parking attendant will meet you at the entrance of Penn Vet’s parking lot and direct you to the traffic circle in front of Ryan Hospital.
- If you do not see a parking guard, or during nights or weekends, please proceed to the front entrance in your car. Parking is free!
- Triage receptionists handle all incoming phone calls and help clients determine whether their pet has a serious medical problem that requires immediate care.
- The emergency nursing staff triages all incoming patients and determines the medical priority.
- All patients in life-threatening situations are immediately brought to the treatment area, where the emergency clinician performs a physical examination and provides emergency stabilization.
- Patients are seen on a medical priority basis. Client waiting times can vary, depending on the caseload at the time of presentation.
- Patients seen by the Emergency Service can be transferred within the hospital to the appropriate department between 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM the following day, transferred to their local veterinarian by 12 Noon the following day, or discharged to go home from the Emergency Service.
Ryan Veterinary Hospital
Emergencies:
(215) 746-8911
By Appointment:
(215) 746-8387