Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) - Wichita

Our ER and Critical Care Services Include:

• Emergency Intervention - A triage of your pet’s condition to prioritize treatment.

• Fluid Therapy - To correct dehydration and electrolyte disturbances.

• Emergency Surgeries - Dedicated operating room for critical and emergent patients.

• Shock and Pain Management - Immediate intervention to regain adequate blood flow and relieve pain.

• Oxygen Therapy - Supplemental oxygen provided for pets in respiratory distress.

• Blood Chemistry Analysis - Tests organ function to help find abnormalities.

• Transfusions - We supply red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma for dogs and cats.

• Pharmacy - Fully stocked with effective and safe drug therapy.

• Digital Imaging - Ultrasound, Radiographs, Echocardiogram, and Computerized Tomography (CT).

• In-House Laboratory - Allows us to diagnose your pet 24 hours a day in most cases.

• Hospitalization - Advanced treatment with a fully equipped ICU monitoring 24/7.

• Feline Friendly - Dedicated feline only waiting area, exam room, and hospitalization ward.

• Endoscopy - A minimally invasive non-surgical procedure to assist in the removal of foreign objects, obtain biopsies and gain additional diagnostic information while under sedation.

• Skilled Support Staff - All registered technicians on our nursing team are Recover BLS and ALS Certified.

Symptoms that may signal that your pet is having a health emergency:

• Labored or stopped breathing

• Discoloration of the mouth (ex: blue or red gums or tongue)

• Large cuts or wounds that are excessively bleeding or have visible bone

• Sudden passing out, collapse, or difficulty to get back up

• Failure to respond or rouse when called or moved

• A bite from an unidentified snake or insect

• A bite from a wild animal or another pet whose vaccination history is unknown to you

• Seizures

• Paralysis of the back legs (especially in cats)

• Symptoms of heatstroke, which may include any combination of:

  vomiting

  diarrhea

  lethargy

  staggering

  difficulty urinating

  excessive panting or drooling

• Symptoms of anaphylactic shock, which may include any combination of:

  swelling

  hives

  excessive salivation

  vomiting

  diarrhea

If your pet is suffering from any of the above symptoms or is displaying other severe signs of illness, visit our facility in Wichita, KS immediately. Our emergency veterinary staff is ready to help you and your pet at a moment’s notice. If you have any doubt if your pet is having an emergency, do not hesitate to call us so we can assist you in determining the urgency of your pet’s health problem.