Emergency Pet Care at Ivy Lodge Vets
At Ivy Lodge Vets, we are committed to providing the highest standard of emergency care for your pets, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment when they need it most.
In case of an emergency outside our regular hours, we partner with the renowned Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, part of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), to deliver expert care for your pet.
Out-of-Hours Emergency Care
For out-of-hours emergencies, please call 01707 666399 to reach the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. We have partnered with this exceptional facility for over 15 years, ensuring our patients have access to top-tier emergency care whenever they need it.
Why Choose the Queen Mother Hospital for Emergency Care?
The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals is one of the largest and most advanced veterinary hospitals in Europe, known for its exceptional clinical standards. No other out-of-hours service in our area offers the same level of expertise and facilities. Your pet will receive care from highly trained veterinary professionals, including emergency vets and nurses who specialise in critical and urgent care.
Specialised Emergency Facilities
The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed specifically for emergency and critical care cases, including:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Your pet will receive 24-hour monitoring and treatment in a dedicated ICU if needed, ensuring they are supported through the most critical moments.
- Advanced Diagnostic Tools: From digital imaging to in-house laboratory diagnostics, the hospital has the resources to quickly and accurately diagnose and treat your pet’s condition.
- Specialist Teams: The Queen Mother Hospital is staffed with specialists in emergency and critical care, surgery, and internal medicine, ensuring your pet has access to expert knowledge and treatment options.
When to Seek Emergency Care
If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms or situations, please seek immediate veterinary attention:
- Difficulty breathing
- Seizures or collapse
- Severe bleeding or trauma
- Inability to urinate or defecate
- Ingestion of a toxic substance
- Sudden paralysis or inability to walk
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, especially if blood is present
- Unresponsive or very lethargic behaviour
How to Contact Us in an Emergency
In the event of an out-of-hours emergency, please contact the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals directly on 01707 666399. Our trusted partnership with this world-class facility ensures that your pet will receive the best possible care, no matter the time of day or night.
Peace of Mind for Pet Owners
At Ivy Lodge Vets, we understand how stressful and frightening it can be when your pet is in need of urgent care. That’s why we’ve chosen to work with the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, giving you peace of mind knowing that your pet will receive expert attention in a state-of-the-art facility, with access to critical care specialists and the most advanced treatments available.