Emergency and Critical Care Service

Small Animal:

Dogs, cats, zoo med species

Call 217-333-5300

1008 W. Hazelwood Dr., Urbana

Large Animal:

Horses and farm animals:

Call 217-333-2000

1102 W. Hazelwood Dr., Urbana

Emergency and critical care services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

All clients using the emergency service will be required to pay the exam fee and sign an authorization form that details the services included in an ER examination BEFORE their pet is evaluated by a clinician. Our goal is to ensure a clear understanding of the initial exam so that we can better meet the needs of all patients, as well as address the emergent concerns of every client.

After an initial evaluation to assess the urgency of the patient’s condition, patients with the most critical condition will be seen first.  As a result, clients with pets evaluated as stable following their ER examination may have extended wait times before speaking with a clinician. We strive to keep you updated regarding wait times for evaluation and consultation with the emergency clinician.

Please help our team by being kind and as patient as possible. We know you are concerned for your animal, and we want to provide the best outcomes for you and your pet.

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Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service

Staff in our small animal emergency service have training and expertise in responding to health emergencies for dogs, cats, and companion animal zoo species. We offer state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapeutic options.

What is an emergency? 

If you think your animal is experiencing an emergency but aren’t sure, call us. We’re happy to help you assess whether your animal needs to be seen.

If you have a concern that is not life-threatening, but you want your dog or cat to be seen same-day and your primary veterinarian is not available, you can call the Urgent and Convenient Care service at 217-244-2555. Visit our Urgent and Convenient Care page for more details.

Common emergencies include:

  • Allergic reactions/hives
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Difficulty urinating/not producing urine
  • Difficulty walking or prolonged lameness
  • Collapse, seizures, not conscious
  • Ingestion of toxins or foreign objects
  • Persistent vomiting, diarrhea and/or decreased appetite
  • Punctures or bite wounds
  • Severe bleeding
  • Traumas, such as being hit by a car or falling
  • Unusual behavior/lethargy

Services

  • 24-hour service, 365 days a year
  • State-of-the-art diagnostics and therapeutic options
  • Highly trained team consisting of diplomates in emergency and critical care and specialty trained technicians

Special Capabilities

  • 24-hour emergency laboratory with point of care complete blood count, serum chemistry, and arterial and venous blood gas analysis capabilities
  • Advanced pain management
  • Trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Direct and indirect arterial blood pressure monitoring
  • Enteral and parenteral nutrition
  • On-site blood banking and blood transfusions
  • Oxygen cages that are temperature and humidity controlled
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Non-invasive ventilation with high flow nasal oxygen
  • Point-of-care ultrasound capabilities

Clinicians


Anahita Aghili – DVM, DACVECC

Clinical Assistant Professor

Celeste Cruz – DVM

Instructor

Jenica Haraschak – MS, DVM, DACVECC

Clinical Assistant Professor

Hana Huff – DVM

Instructor

Christopher Kennedy – BVetMed, BSc (hons), DACVECC, DECVECC

Clinical Assistant Professor

Erin Long – DVM, DACVECC

Lecturer

Nikki Soreng-Robbins – DVM

Instructor

Residents and Interns


Marie Depoix – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Myriam Lejoncq – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Jose Mix – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Katelyn Park – BVetMed,BSc

Veterinary Specialty Intern

Eva-Maria Talts – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Brent Von Schaumburg – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Morgan Wery – DVM

Veterinary Specialty Intern

Emergency Rotating Interns


Adelaide Basco – DVM

SA Rotating Intern

Kayla Bonadie – DVM, CertAqV

SA Rotating Intern

Jake Dunham – DVM

SA Rotating Intern

Chloe Dupleix – DVM, CWR

SA Rotating Intern

Taylor Fidler-Jarzyniecki – DVM

SA Rotating Intern

Kristi Junghans – DVM

SA Rotating Intern

Tori Rowley – MS, DVM

SA Rotating Intern

Elizabeth Sullivan – DVM, PhD

SA Rotating Intern

Clay Tuttle – DVM

SA Rotating Intern

Angela Warner – DVM

SA Rotating Intern

Paige Weiss – DVM

SA Rotating Intern

Staff


Tracy Brennemann – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Laura Benoit – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Stan Blount

Animal Care Technician

Autumn Bolen – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tawny Bryant – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Lena Burnett – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Katelynn Conner – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Angie Derossett

Office Manager

Leeza Edersheim – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Nicole Fitzpatrick – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jessica Garrett – CVT, VTS (ECC)

Certified Veterinary Technician

Rachel Hawker – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Angela Hintz – CVT, VTS (ECC)

Certified Veterinary Technician

Allie Hogan – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Emma Hummel

Veterinary Assistant

Trinity Hunt – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Denise Jayne – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Amelie Kukreja

Veterinary Assistant

Allia Lin

Veterinary Assistant

Alex Lore – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Mayci Maaks – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Rhea Maligaya

Veterinary Assistant

Lydia Maxheimer – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Shelby McClure – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Bryce McDuffie – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Michala McStoots – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Lisa Miller – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Margaret Mineo – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Cameron Otis – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Megan Rader – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Emily Reeves – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jill Sackville – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Rhett Schneider – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Abby Schraeder – CVT, VTS (ECC)

Certified Veterinary Technician

Melissa Silvester

Veterinary Assistant

Emma Stricklin – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Elizabeth Sullivan

Veterinary Assistant

Morgan Sunderland – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Kaitlyn Temples

Veterinary Assistant

Mel Thornton – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Adaline Totka – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jorie Traylor – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Kayla VanWassenhove – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Elisa Waldoch

Animal Care Technician

Joy Walker – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Haley Whittall – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Danielle Wright – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician