What to Expect from Augusta Animal Emergency
Every emergency is and each year we treat hundreds of patients. Often, minutes matter when an emergency occurs. That is why we have protocols in place to efficiently treat the seriously ill or injured animal and meet our high standards of care. Here is what you might expect on an emergency visit:
- A technician will triage your pet to assess stability upon your arrival.
- Severe cases will be immediately transferred to the trauma suite for assessment and stabilization.
- Just as in human medicine, you will likely be required to stay in a waiting area or exam room while the emergency team focuses to stabilize your pet.
- As soon as your pet is stable a doctor will speak with you.
- You will be required to complete our registration form to provide information on your pet and yourself.
- We are committed to providing a record of your pet’s emergency visit to your regular veterinarian to be included in his/her medical record for follow-up if needed.
- No one likes to tangle with finances in an emergency. Please understand that payment is due at the time services are rendered. Emergency care can be expensive. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, and CareCredit are all accepted, along with cash and electronically processed checks.