Over my 13 years as an emergency veterinarian there is a parting statement I have heard over and over from clients......"I hope we don't need to see you again." Thankfully most folks say this with a smile. Of course none of us want our pets to have an illness or injury that requires emergency care. In reality these things do occur, frequently after your family veterinarian has closed. Hopefully there is a small comfort in knowing we are here for you if you do need us. Our caring and skilled doctors and staff will treat your pet with compassion and integrity to help your pet and you through whatever crisis may arise. Dr. Erik Madison
In 1993, local veterinarians recognized a real need in Collier County for an after-hours emergency veterinary hospital. They perceived that a centrally located specialized facility, which had emergency personnel ready to respond, would make critical emergency care more readily available after office hours. The Emergency Pet Hospital of Collier County was established. The hospital has since grown, along with our community and progressed with advances in veterinary emergency care.
The hospital is not intended to serve as a substitute for your family veterinarian, but rather, as an independent extension for emergency care. Clients are referred back to their regular practices when follow-up care is needed.
Due to the nature of an emergency facility, patients arrive at any time. Emergencies are treated in order of severity. Please understand that patients may not be seen on a first come, first serve basis.
After several years of planning and permitting we have recently moved into our new hospital. It is designed specifically to enhance our ability to care for emergency patients. We have an excellent flow pattern, exceptional visibility of our ICU and treatment area, a full feature isolation room, noise and odor reduction features, comfortable waiting room options, and a centrally located easy to find facility.