What do you do if your pet becomes ill or is injured in the middle of the night?
Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is ALWAYS available to help! Since opening in 2004, our hospital is considered the premier veterinary emergency care facility in Brevard County.
We provide emergency and critical care coverage for Brevard County and the surrounding communities. Our highly qualified emergency veterinarians work side-by-side with a skilled staff of certified veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants that excel in providing prompt, cutting-edge veterinary care to even the most critical patients while using the latest technological advances.
Our emergency staff are fully capable of managing a wide variety of emergency cases that may range from minor to life-threatening. We have earned the confidence and trust of the local veterinary community, and are frequently their first choice for after-hours emergency care.
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Is there a veterinarian available overnight?
Our veterinarians work 24 hours a day in order to provide the best patient care possible. The doctors’ and nurses’ workstation is centrally located, in the intensive care unit (ICU) area, allowing for careful monitoring of your pet.
Our Emergency doctors
Christine Jenkins
Blanca Colon
Wai-Chu Chan
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Emergency triage station
Emergency Services
At ASEH we provide a wide range of services for every imaginable emergency. The following is a partial list of our services
Abdominocentesis
Advanced life support
Antifreeze testing
Arterial line placement and management
Blood product administration
Capnography
Cardiac assessment
Cardio-pulmonary-cerebral resuscitation (CPCR)
Casting/splinting injured limbs
Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring
Central-line placement and management
Coagulation profiles
Constant rate infusions
Doppler blood pressure
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Emergency stabilization
Endoscopy
Feeding tube placement and management (nasogastric, esophageal, PEG)
Fluid therapy
Gastric lavage
Intravenous catheter placement
Kidney diuresis
Lameness evaluation |
Management of feline lower urinary tract disorder
Management of toxicosis
Management of trauma victims
Nebulization
Neurologic assessment
Nutrition (parenteral and enteral)
Oxygen therapy
Pain management
Pulse oximetry monitoring
Pyothorax
Radiography
Shock resuscitation/fluid therapy
Stat lab analysis
Thermal support
Thoracocentesis
Tracheal washes
Tracheostomy
Triage
Ultrasound
Urinary catheterization
Vascular assessment
Ventilation and ventilator management |
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Emergency Surgical Procedures
Will my family veterinarian be kept informed?
ASEH works in a partnership with you and your family veterinarian to provide the most complete veterinary care possible for your pet. Our doctors will keep your veterinarian updated about your pet’s diagnosis, treatment plan and progress, generally via fax or telephone. You or your family veterinarian are encouraged to call us with any questions or concerns at any time.
Can ASEH be my regular veterinary hospital?
No, our hospital provides only specialty care and emergency and critical care. ASEH works directly with your family veterinarian on a referral basis. By coordinating our specialty care with your veterinarian's primary health care we can provide your pet with the most comprehensive medical care possible.
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When can I visit my pet?
Visiting your pet in the hospital can be arranged in most cases. We do not have set times for visiting - please contact the service looking after your pet to arrange a suitable time. Visiting on the day of surgery is not permitted. In some cases, we may ask that you limit your visitation to 10 minutes to keep from disrupting your pet's treatment and recovery. Please understand that there may be a wait due to unexpected procedures or changes in patients' conditions and allow yourself extra time when coming to visit your pet.
Can I leave personal belongings with my pet?
We provide ample blankets, comforters and towels for your pet's comfort so you do not need to bring these items when your pet is admitted to the hospital. We also have toys and stuffed animals. Food and water dishes are not necessary. If your pet requires a special diet or if you prefer to bring your pet's own food, please make sure to label all bags, cans, and containers.
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Why Choose Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital?
We know that you have a choice of specialty and emergency hospitals. At Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital we strive to be the best.
Setting the Standard
Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is proud to offer distinctive and comprehensive veterinary services. Our 8400 square foot hospital is one of the largest and most inclusive veterinary facilities in Brevard County.
Renowned Expertise
Among our finest assets are our diversely trained clinicians, an extensive referring veterinarian base, exceptional client service and satisfaction, and an on-site blood bank. We offer unique surgical procedures such as the locking-screw tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) plating system as treatment options for torn cranial cruciate ligaments. Our staff is committed to keeping abreast of the newest medical advances and techniques by regularly attending continuing education conferences and events. We also strive to develop strategic medical and veterinary industry partnerships to advance our practice capabilities.
Experience You Can Count On
All of our board-certified specialists are experts in their field and most have been with our practice for many years. Our emergency and critical care veterinarians routinely treat a wide variety of critical and trauma patients on a daily basis. By working together they form a seamless network that assures unsurpassed continuity of patient care throughout the day and night. Our board-certified specialists are on call after-hours for emergency surgeries and procedures.
Attentive Care
Our doctors, certified veterinary technicians and assistants along with our client services staff are committed as a team to delivering compassionate and professional care to you and your pet. As fellow pet owners ourselves, we respect and understand the unique bond between people and pets and we pledge to utilize our expertise to uphold that special relationship.
We are Partners in Your Pet's Veterinary Health Care
The partnership between you, your veterinarian and our emergency and specialty doctors ensures that your pet will receive the most complete care available. Through the use of advanced diagnostic tools, treatments and surgical procedures, our staff offers extraordinary care to each and every patient. Furthermore, your family veterinarian will receive regular updates from our staff doctors to continually keep them apprised of your pet's progress and response to treatment.
Payment Options
Consultations and appointments with ASEH require a deposit at the time of admission for treatment. Full payment will be due at the time of your pet's discharge, and for all pets treated on an outpatient basis. We welcome cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, and Debit Card.
Extended and delayed payment options are available for clients that qualify for CareCredit. Apply For CareCredit here.
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