VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

25/11/2024

Here's Nova with her family and some of our medical staff, including Dr. Byers (our board-certified emergency/critical care specialist), Heather (ICU Licensed Veterinary Technician), and Allyson (ICU Veterinary Assistant). Nova was admitted to our hospital in septic shock, which is a life-threatening condition that occurs when an infection leads to dangerously low blood pressure and organ failure. It is latest stage of sepsis and for Nova was caused by a small intestinal obstruction. Our skilled surgical team led by Dr. Meyer (our board-certified surgeon) and our vigilant ICU team worked around the clock to maximize the likelihood Nova would be successfully reunited with her family. Their efforts paid off, and Nova was successfully discharged from our hospital. Yay Nova!

15/11/2024

Here's a spotlight on one of our emergency department patients from last week! Meet Zazu, our real life Lisa Frank furry friend. We couldn't not share her with you all. 💛💚💙💜

11/11/2024

Check out mister Bugs! Bugs was presented to our Emergency Department in critical condition due to sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the body has an extreme response to infection. For Bugs, his infection occurred due to a condition called acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS) when bacteria from his intestinal tract leak into his blood stream. Mortality rates for sepsis in dogs are variable and may be as high as 70%. When Bugs was presented, he was unconscious, had an unreadably low blood pressure, and severely low blood sugar. With the extensive efforts of Dr. Jones, Dr. Byers, and the medical staff in the Emergency Department and the Intensive Care Unit, Bugs was discharged from the hospital after five days! He continues to do well at home today! Everybody show Bugs and his family some love for his fantastic recovery!

31/10/2024

A little Halloween spirit! This is Sonny, he comes in to visit Dr. Cooley's team, his mom found the best costume! Isn't he handsome!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! Do you dress your pets up for Halloween? We would love to see! Here are a few of our festive furry friends! 👻😺

29/10/2024

TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT IS ALMOST HERE!! 👻🎃

Halloween is an annual event that most children, and lots of adults, look forward to enthusiastically, anticipating a day and evening filled with masks, candy, and pranks! But this holiday can be particularly spooky for the pets in your family. To make Halloween fun for all of your family members, take note of these Halloween safety tips for your pet.

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/halloween-safety-for-pets

18/10/2024

And that's a wrap! Another fabulous tech week in the books. Thank you to all of these amazing individuals. Why not end it with a successful chest tube placement! Wishing each and every tech in vet med a fantastic weekend!

17/10/2024

Couldn’t fit all of them in one video so just had to make 2! If we missed a photo of one person they should still know how awesome they are and how much they are appreciated!

17/10/2024

14/10/2024

Happy Veterinary Technician Week!

We are so thankful for all of our Licensed Veterinary Technicians that work in our hospital. They continually bring compassion, skill and dedication to what they do every single day! It is going to be a great week of celebrating each and every one of them!

09/10/2024

The universal birthday for shelter and rescue cats whose birthday is unknown. Help us wish all the shelter and rescued cats a purrfect Happy Birthday! 😻🎂🎉

07/10/2024

October is adopt a shelter pet month! According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. So if you are looking for a new best friend and want to do a good deed at the same time, adopt a shelter dog! If you have a shelter dog feel free to share a picture below!

04/10/2024

😀 Happy World Smile Day! Show us your pet's best smile!

03/10/2024

🍂 Hello, fall! 🍁

To celebrate the season, we’re sharing some fun activities to enjoy with your pet.
Tag us when you hit BINGO!

01/10/2024

🐾🖤 Happy National Black Dog Day! Today, we celebrate the beauty and charm of black dogs, who are often overlooked but always full of love! 🖤🐶 Give your black-coated pooch some extra snuggles today and spread the word about how amazing they are! Share photos of your pup in the comments!

01/10/2024

🐾🍂 October is National Pet Obesity Awareness Month! Keeping our pets healthy is just as important as showing them love. Let’s work together to ensure our furry friends stay at a healthy weight for a longer, happier life. 🐶🐱💪 Ask us about pet nutrition tips and exercise ideas!

01/10/2024

We have some very Exciting News! Dr. Christopher Byers is back! Dr. Byers has returned to our practice to jump back into clinical practice, he will be focusing on his critical care talents in our emergency department. We are so lucky to have him join our amazing new emergency team!