Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center
Emergency
Overview
When your pet faces a medical crisis, every second counts. As the only dedicated provider of comprehensive emergency and critical care in the region, Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) is here for you and your pet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Whether it is the middle of the night or a holiday morning, our experienced emergency doctors and dedicated medical teams are on-site to provide fast, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most.
Our facility in Central Point is designed to be a sanctuary of advanced medicine, featuring an in-house laboratory, high-resolution imaging, and fully equipped surgical suites. We treat every patient with the same level of care we would give to our own pets, ensuring that even in stressful moments, you have a trusted partner by your side.
Is It an Emergency?
If you are worried about your pet’s health, please do not hesitate to seek help. We believe that if it is an emergency to you, it is an emergency to us.
Please seek immediate care at our 24-hour emergency animal hospital if your pet shows any of the following signs:
Difficulty breathing or blue, white, or pale gums
Accident or trauma (such as being hit by a car or a fall)
Seizures, collapse, or paralysis
Uncontrolled vomiting, diarrhea, or retching
Ingestion of toxins or foreign objects (like socks or toys)
Straining or inability to urinate, which can be a life-threatening blockage
Severe pain or active, heavy bleeding
Advanced Life-Saving Services
Our hospital is equipped with the same sophisticated technology found in human hospitals to provide a higher standard of critical care for pets. Our services include:
Advanced Diagnostics: Rapid results via digital X-rays, ultrasound, and CT (computed tomography) for a detailed view of internal injuries.
Life Support: Mechanical ventilation (a machine that breathes for your pet) and high-flow oxygen therapy for severe respiratory distress.
Transfusion Medicine: On-site blood bank providing plasma and red blood cells for trauma or illness.
Emergency Surgery: Immediate intervention for laceration repairs or internal emergencies.
Pain Management: Multimodal protocols tailored to keep your pet comfortable during recovery.
What to Expect: Our Care Process
We understand that an emergency visit is a stressful experience. Our goal is to provide a seamless, organized journey for you and your pet:
Initial Triage: A Client Service Representative and medical team member will greet you. If your pet is in a life-threatening state, they may be taken immediately to our treatment area for stabilization.
Examination & Plan: A doctor will examine your pet and discuss a personalized treatment plan and financial estimation with you.
Hospitalization & ICU: If your pet requires intensive care, they will stay in our ICU (Intensive Care Unit). Here, dedicated nurses provide continuous monitoring, catching subtle changes to ensure your pet stays safe and stable.
Doctor Collaboration: Our team of doctors regularly review hospitalized cases together, as a team, to ensure your pet benefits from multiple expert perspectives.
Staying Connected: Visiting Your Pet
We know being separated from your pet is difficult. We encourage visits because the comfort of a familiar face can help the healing process.
Schedule Ahead: Please call us to coordinate a time for your visit.
Visiting Hours: Available anytime except during our nursing shift changes (6:00am-9:00am and 6:00pm-9:00pm)
Visit Length: Typically, 15-30 minutes, twice daily, to ensure your pet also gets the rest they need to recover.
