HOSPITALIZATION

We have a centrally located Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at River Heights Veterinary Clinic. A group of skilled veterinary technicians routinely care for 4 - 8 pets each day. These pets are receiving fluids, antibiotics, nutritional therapy and chemotherapy. Oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, pain management, and blood pressure monitoring are other procedures this area is used for.

Each patient has his or her own ICU sheet attached to his or her cage. This sheet and their medical record detail the necessary treatments or diagnostic tests scheduled for that day.

Our doctor staff meets daily for case rounds. At this time each patient's progress is evaluated, diagnosis discussed and ideas shared to insure we are all up to date in the event questions arise later that day.

Our technician staff is a group of compassionate individuals who enjoy the nursing care they provide to our patients. Their special attention will alert the doctor staff to changes (good or bad) that affect the therapy the patients are receiving.

We also have an isolation facility in the building. Patients admitted into isolation remain there until they are released. This ward is stocked with protective clothing, gloves, and disinfectant to prevent the spread of disease.

If interested please ask for a tour. We want you to feel comfortable about where your pet is staying in the event of an illness.

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