Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin

01/05/2024

We recently had the opportunity to assist in the delivery of a litter of precious and healthy puppies. It was an absolute joy to be a part of bringing new life into the world! Can you take a guess at how many bundles of furry happiness we were able to help deliver? 🐾

01/03/2024

Meet Violet, a sweet 10-year-old girl who came to us with respiratory distress in the middle of a seizure cluster. Our amazing team of medical experts from various departments, including emergency, surgery, neurology, cardiology, internal medicine, and ophthalmology, worked together tirelessly to make sure she received the best care possible. After a week of hospitalization, Violet was able to recover and happily reunite with her family. We're so grateful to have been a part of her journey to health and happiness. 🐾

12/30/2023

Our PESCM pets are more than just animals - they're an important part of our family! We love them to bits and can't imagine our lives without their companionship.

12/26/2023

We would like to share the story of Karma, a 3-year-old Bengal cat who was not doing well earlier this month. When her loving family brought her to us, our emergency department discovered that she had an intestinal mass causing an obstruction and required immediate surgery. Fortunately, the procedure was successful and Karma is now on the path to recovery. Her family has reported that although she is not too fond of her cone, she is doing well and is receiving lots of love and attention.
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12/26/2023

A big THANK YOU to all of our fantastic team members who are working today. Happy Holidays 🐾 ❤️

12/22/2023

Our team at PESCM had the privilege of attending the Guide Dogs for the Blind Holiday Celebration recently. We were delighted to celebrate the remarkable work of this organization and to be a part of their efforts to provide guide dogs to those in need. As a proud sponsor of Guide Dogs for the Blind, we feel privileged to work closely with them and to support their incredible mission of enhancing the lives of the visually impaired. It was truly an inspiring event. You can learn more about GDB here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZL6zdpkF_I Guide Dogs for the Blind

12/21/2023

Meet Rex, an adorable 8-year-old Weimaraner who recently visited our ER department due to a hematoma in his left ear. After a thorough examination, it was discovered that Rex had an ear infection which was most likely the cause of the hematoma. But don't worry, we took great care of him! Rex was sedated and the hematoma was drained to ease his discomfort. To ensure a speedy recovery, a cannula was placed for continued drainage. Our wonderful vet, Dr. Krupa Swaminathan, prescribed some medications for Rex and after the treatment, he was back to his happy self in no time! 🐾

12/20/2023

Our veterinary team is dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pet. Morning rounds are led by the overnight doctor in charge of your pet's care, ensuring that every aspect of their health is evaluated and considered in the development of a treatment plan. With the collaboration of our team of specialists and emergency doctors, we strive to provide the best care possible for your beloved pet. We are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way, and our doctors will provide you with a detailed update on your pet's condition, any changes to the treatment plan, and the next steps. 🐾

12/20/2023

12/15/2023

Our staff are not the only superstars at PESCM; their pets are, too! Our PESCY pets are always willing to help out when staff need some practice. In this instance, Quasar, belonging to one of our clinical supervisors, was the fortunate PESCY pet who allowed Leland, a PESCM veterinary assistant, to perform his first ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.

12/12/2023

At PESCM, we are proud to work alongside the Marin County Veterinary Medical Association to provide top-notch educational opportunities to the veterinary community in Marin. Our team of experts, including the amazing Dr. Elyse Salpeter, is passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience to help veterinarians stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in their field. We recently hosted a seminar on Ocular Emergencies, which was a huge success, and we can't wait to host more such events in the future. We're all about supporting our referral community.

12/11/2023

Allow us to introduce you to Cheese Whiz, a valued patient of the Internal Medicine team at PESCM. Cheese Whiz's health is closely monitored due to his conditions of diabetes and acromegaly. The team provides him with personalized care to manage his conditions and improve his health outcomes. Our specialty teams form close-knit bonds with our patients and work hand-in-hand with clients to provide the best possible care.

12/09/2023

Meet Ginger, a 5-year-old Labrador Retriever who had been suffering from nose discomfort. Thankfully, she received prompt medical attention from Emergency Vet Audra Pompeani. Audra performed a rhinoscopy and successfully removed a 3.5-inch reed from Ginger's nose. Just like that, Ginger was back to feeling her best self and ready to take on the world.

12/07/2023

It's so nice to take a moment and appreciate the peacefulness before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. Can you believe our staff work around the clock to provide the best possible care for our furry friends? They're amazing! As we head into the holiday season, let's cherish these calm moments and snuggle up with our furry companions. May your holiday season be filled with reflection, gratitude, and the joy of spending time with your beloved pets.

12/07/2023

Introducing the PESCM Oncology team, who work closely with pet owners whose furry companions have recently been diagnosed with cancer, are undergoing treatment, in remission, or in need of hospice care. The Oncology team provides compassionate care and treatment to every patient with dignity, ensuring that they receive the best possible care during such a difficult time. Cancer is a devastating disease, and the Oncology team is dedicated to supporting and helping clients and their pets through every step of the way.

12/01/2023

11/30/2023

11/23/2023

We are grateful for our incredible team working around the clock to ensure every pet's well-being. Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and healthy Thanksgiving! 🐾

11/15/2023

Did you know many foods that we enjoy around Thanksgiving carry health risks to our pets, including tummy upset, deadly bloating, and pancreatitis. If you plan to treat your dog, please make sure the food is safe for them to consume. Make sure to throw it away in a tightly sealed bag.

11/14/2023

A Practice managers’ skill, dedication and efficiency are essential to every veterinary practice. Pescm wants to want to give a big shout out to our clinical and client service managers at pescm. Thank you for supporting PESCM. Make sure you swipe to see our fantastic leaders.

11/12/2023

GET TO KNOW our doctors!
Oncologist, yup, we have that too! Dr. Zimmerman is seeing appointments Monday - Thursday. For referrals or consults please call 415-456-7273 or email [email protected] and one of our top notch client service members will assist you.
Kelley Zimmerman Veritas Veterinary Partners

11/05/2023

Since dogs don't sweat but instead pant to dissipate heat, it's much harder for them to cool off in summer's heat. Cooler temperatures are a huge reason dogs love fall.

11/04/2023

Reminder: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS- set your clocks back at 2am tomorrow, Sunday 11/5 ☀️

11/03/2023

Did someone say coffee? ☕☕☕

YES PLEASE!

Our Client Care Team keeps the most important machine in the hospital - our lobby coffee machine - running to make sure we can all get the restorative elixir on demand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

11/02/2023

A very special acknowledgment for our hard-working kennel assistants. Carlos and our other KAs keep the hospital machine humming by doing laundry, cleaning kennels, stocking and just generally making it possible for our other staff to provide the best patient and client care without missing a beat.

Kennel Assistants at PESCM may advance to Veterinary Assistants, learning more of the hands-on medical aspects of working at a veterinary hospital. In fact, many go on to become some of our most capable and experienced VAs (and in some cases, RVTs!)

Thanks Carlos for keeping our patients clean and cozy.

11/01/2023

Team Ophthalmology (Andrea, Sylvie, Beth and Dr. Salpeter) is ready for their next patient!

Ophthalmology at PESCM is up and running, taking appointments Monday through Thursday with fantastic availability! Give us a call today to get on their schedule 415-456-7372.

10/31/2023

More staff pet costumes!

What are yours? 🎃🎃🎃

10/31/2023

Pet costume pics in comments are quite welcome. 🎃🎃🎃

10/31/2023

🎃🎃🎃 Happy Halloween from PESCM! 🎃🎃🎃

Here's Lily, a sweet (and very tolerant) staff pet, who found herself as an unwitting ghost as the witching hour grew near.

Have fun and be safe out there.

10/30/2023

You're famous, Chaco!

Meet Chaco Peterson; a 14-year-old mini-Australian Shepherd who is being treated by Team Onco for B-Cell Lymphoma.

His dad, Mike, wrote this lovely book inspired by Chaco and shared a copy with us. You can check it out on Amazon, and here's the description:

"This story is about a puppy who takes over his father's family business of herding sheep. Follow Chaco as he struggles through his first day on the job. When he runs into some challenges he gets some help from a new friend and finds the inspiration to bring the sheep home safely." 💙💙💙

10/27/2023

Did you know that Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin is a proud sponsor of Wildcare?

We participated in their September Gala, which had some unique feathered guests and raised money for their mission of helping injured wildlife and preserving their habitats.

But we'll let them tell you what they do:

"WildCare is a wildlife hospital, nature education center and wildlife advocacy organization located in San Rafael, California. Each year we treat over 3,500 ill, injured and orphaned wild animal patients in the Wildlife Hospital, reach over 20,000 children and adults through our Terwilliger Nature Education Programs, and help thousands of people everywhere to live well with wildlife."

10/26/2023

Do we dress them up for them, or for US?

And does it really matter?

It's almost Halloween! Get your pet's costume now!

10/25/2023

We served our staff macaroni and cheese last week for National Veterinary Technician Week (just one goodie of many!) and it was a HUGE HIT!

Which made us think - we need more mac 'n cheese in our life. (We may just order it for our crew monthly...)

In honor of how much we enjoyed it, here's a few fun mac 'n cheese "facts":

In 1993, Crayola created a crayon the color of mac 'n cheese yellow.

Kraft sells one million boxes of the stuff a day.

Pairs well with a Chardonnay, apparently. :)

Enjoy your mac 'n cheese responsibly and think of us when that special cheezy taste hits you like nothing else can.

10/24/2023

Part of running an emergency hospital staffed 24 hours a day includes keeping a rest room for our busy doctors. We just updated ours with a brand new mattress, bedding and artwork!

PESCM doctors - we appreciate you! 💙

10/23/2023

Get your pumpkin spice lattes and sweaters and meet us in the leaves!

10/21/2023

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week from Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin.

10/18/2023

Who loves you? Let us count the ways!