Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals
Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals

Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

The imaging suite of the Foster Hospital for Small Animals of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Referring Veterinarians

Referring a client to Foster Hospital is easy with veterinarian liaison support.

508-887-4745, Option #3
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Support Fund

Upon arrival at the hospital, your pet will be triaged, stabilized (if necessary), then a veterinarian and a final-year veterinary student will meet with you to discuss options for your pet's care and treatment. This may include repair of minor wounds or lacerations, treatment of gastrointestinal upset, definitive repair of trauma, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary, endocrine or renal problems. Diagnostic imaging (radiographs and ultrasound) is available around the clock as needed, as is diagnostic laboratory testing for evaluation of blood samples. More advanced treatments include blood transfusion, specialized coagulation testing and emergency surgical procedures.

Our Emergency Service and Intensive Care Unit is home to the largest veterinary critical care training program in the country. Equally important, the Emergency Service is staffed by people who have pets themselves and understand the deep value of the human-animal bond. Our staff recognizes that having to use the emergency service is stressful, and will work to keep you informed and to help you understand what is happening.

Advanced Techniques in Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Wound Management
  • Blood Component Therapy
  • Post-surgical Critical Care
  • Anticoagulation Monitoring
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Continuous Cardiac monitoring (EKG)
  • Advanced Fluid Therapy

Faculty

Alexia Berg, D.V.M., DACVECC

Alexia Berg, D.V.M., DACVECC

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences
Andreza Conti-Patara, D.V.M., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., DACVECC

Andreza Conti-Patara, D.V.M., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., DACVECC

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences
Armelle de Laforcade, D.V.M., DACVECC

Armelle de Laforcade, D.V.M., DACVECC

Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences
Ian DeStefano, D.V.M., DACVECC

Ian DeStefano, D.V.M., DACVECC

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences
Alexandra Pfaff, Dr.med.vet, DACVECC

Alexandra Pfaff, Dr.med.vet, DACVECC

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences
Elizabeth Rozanski, D.V.M., DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC

Elizabeth Rozanski, D.V.M., DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC

Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences
Clare Timothy, B.V.Sc., DACVECC

Clare Timothy, B.V.Sc., DACVECC

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences

Staff

Alexandra Allen

Alexandra Allen, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
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Herdest LeWayne Bethel, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
Jessica Eisenbarth

Jessica Marie Eisenbarth, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
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Lauren Gawel, D.V.M.

Intern, Zoological Companion Animal Medicine/Emergency and Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
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William Hillier, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
Amanda J. Johnson

Amanda J. Johnson, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
Shannon Keane

Shannon Keane, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
Stephanie Kline

Stephanie Kline, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
Marisa Lourenco

Marisa Lourenco, M.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
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Stephanie Maciorowski, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
Sabrina Manley

Sabrina R. Manley, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
Shaylan Meyer

Shaylan Meyer, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
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Marica Montgomery, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care , Department of Clinical Sciences
Junes Ossman

Junes Ossman, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
Kris Ramdass

Kris N. Ramdass, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
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Ansley Sackett, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences
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Zach Wilcox, D.V.M.

Resident, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences

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