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24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care in Salem, OR
Salemervet has served as a trusted leader in emergency veterinary medicine for nearly four decades. As a family-owned private practice, we specialize in urgent care for pets when primary veterinarians are unavailable. Our facility operates with a triage system to prioritize critical cases while maintaining compassion for all clients and animals. We provide 24-hour care on weekends and holidays, with at least one doctor and dedicated staff always on-site. Our services include digital imaging, surgical interventions, in-house diagnostics, and hospitalization for critical cases. We emphasize transparency about wait times and protocols, particularly during public health crises, to ensure safety for both clients and patients.Our team collaborates with local veterinary practices to deliver seamless emergency care, supported by advanced equipment like ultrasound machines and fully stocked pharmacies. We prioritize client education about emergency symptoms and safe pet handling during crises. With a focus on community partnership, we maintain relationships with regional clinics to guide non-urgent cases appropriately. Our commitment to rapid diagnostics, evidenced by 15-minute lab results, underscores our dedication to timely, life-saving interventions.
Services
Digital Imaging
Surgical Suite
Diagnostic Laboratory
Pharmacy Services
Hospitalization
Urgent Wound Care
Toxic Ingestion Treatment
Emergency Surgeries
Critical Monitoring
Diagnostic Testing
Highlights and features
- We provide 24-hour emergency care on weekends and holidays
- Our in-house lab delivers diagnostics in as little as 15 minutes
- We maintain at least one doctor on-site during all operating hours
- Our triage system prioritizes life-threatening cases efficiently
- We collaborate with local veterinary practices for seamless care
Services
Digital Imaging
Our digital radiography and ultrasound capabilities enable rapid diagnostics for trauma cases and internal conditions. These tools help visualize fractures, foreign objects, and organ abnormalities with high precision. Immediate image processing supports faster treatment decisions for critical patients.
Surgical Suite
We perform life-saving procedures including foreign body removal, cesarean sections, and wound repair. Our surgical team addresses both acute trauma and time-sensitive medical conditions requiring immediate intervention. Minor procedures like laceration closures are also available.
Diagnostic Laboratory
Complete bloodwork, urinalysis, and specialized tests (FIV/FeLV, parvo, ethylene glycol) deliver results within 15 minutes. This rapid diagnostics capability enables prompt treatment for conditions like poisoning, infections, and metabolic disorders.
Hospitalization
Continuous monitoring includes IV therapy, blood pressure tracking, oxygen support, and seizure management. Our staff provides round-the-clock nursing care for patients requiring extended observation and treatment for severe illnesses or post-surgical recovery.
Toxic Ingestion Treatment
We specialize in managing accidental poisonings from substances like chocolate, xylitol, and household chemicals. Treatment includes decontamination protocols, antidotes when available, and supportive care to mitigate toxic effects on vital organs.
Questions
What are your emergency hours?
We are open Monday-Friday from 5pm-8am and provide 24-hour care on weekends and holidays.
What constitutes a veterinary emergency?
Life-threatening conditions like difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, poisoning, seizures, or trauma require immediate attention. See our symptom list for guidance.
Can I accompany my pet during treatment?
Due to health protocols, we currently cannot allow owners inside during care. Our staff provides updates while maintaining safety for all patients and clients.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
Our in-house lab provides bloodwork, urinalysis, and specialized tests within 15 minutes. We also have digital X-ray and ultrasound equipment for rapid imaging.
How are cases prioritized?
We use medical triage to treat the most critical patients first. Less urgent cases are seen in order of arrival while maintaining close monitoring of all animals.