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Veterinary Critical Care

Our veterinary hospital in Halifax provides critical care to pets suffering from life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Our specialists monitor critically ill pets 24/7, allowing us to promptly address any changes in their condition and ensure the best possible outcomes for their health.

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Coastal Care Veterinary

Critical Care for Cats & Dogs, Halifax Veterinarian

Critical Care for Pets in Halifax

Veterinary critical care is the vital, ongoing support that animals receive during their most challenging moments, where swift medical intervention can make all the difference in saving their lives.

A veterinary critical care unit is specially equipped to handle complex and serious medical cases with expertise and precision. Our intensive care unit (ICU) allows our veterinary specialists to closely monitor your pet for any changes in condition. With access to the latest medications and treatments available on-site, we provide exceptional care to ensure your pet receives the best possible outcome.

At Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital, our veterinary specialists take pride in providing immediate care to pets facing serious illnesses while monitoring their conditions and supporting recovery. Our animal hospital offers the following:

  • 24/7 monitoring for pets in critical condition
  • A dedicated ICU in our brand new 17,000+ square foot facility that includes: Supplemental oxygen, high flow and coag testing, high-flow oxygen, continuous ECG/telemetry, blood gas monitoring, coagulation/hemostasis testing
  • Diagnostic capabilities above and beyond the scope of standard veterinary care

Please Note: Specialty services require a referral from a primary care veterinarian.

Our Critical Care Specialist

Dr. Bailey Teitge is an Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Veterinarian. She earned her veterinary degree and worked as an emergency veterinarian before completing an internship and residency in emergency and critical care. Afterward, she joined our team at Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital. Dr. Teitge takes pride in providing complex critical care to pets from across the Maritimes.

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Critical & Emergency Care in Halifax

Veterinary critical care and emergency services have some overlap, as both address seriously ill or injured animals, but they also have key differences.

Emergency veterinary care is for pets with serious illnesses or injuries requiring immediate treatment, while critical care involves continuous 24/7 monitoring and complex treatments for animals with severe health issues.

Our hospital's veterinary emergency department can transfer patients to our ICU after initial treatment if necessary. However, not all emergencies require critical care. Pets undergoing major planned surgeries also need critical care for stability and recovery, regardless of whether they are classified as a veterinary emergency.

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    Veterinary Critical Care FAQs

    When a pet faces health challenges that demand unwavering care, veterinary critical care provides the essential monitoring, treatment, and therapies needed for recovery.

    Here are some common questions our veterinary team receives about the critical care services available at our specialty and emergency hospital in Halifax:

    Caring for Pets in Atlantic Canada

    Our specialists are pleased to accept new patients by referral from primary care veterinarians. Our emergency service welcomes all clients – 24/7/365. 

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