AVETS was built on accessibility for patients, clients and primary care veterinarians. When the pet owner has a question or the primary care veterinarian sends a referral, we respond efficiently because we know everyone’s time is valuable.
AVETS' mission
is to provide state
of the art medicine
and compassionate
care for pets and
the people who
love them.
Access
Emergencies received:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Referrals accepted:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Phone 412.373.4200
Fax 412.373.4250
Critical Care Specialists available:
7 days a week, 8am – 8pm
A Critical Care Specialist:
- Answers any questions you have regarding a potential referral, including costs.
- Receives any patient you directly refer during these times.
Clients may visit their hospitalized pet:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Emergency/Urgent Referrals vs. Appointments
Emergency/Urgent Referrals
Appointments are not needed for urgent referrals.
- Patients are seen in order of medical priority, then by their arrival time.
- A Critical Care Specialist, who will coordinate care according to medical need and availability, will see patients 8am-8pm daily.
Appointments
Appointments are scheduled in a timely manner for stable patients needing:
- Advanced Diagnostics.
- Procedures.
- Specialist consultation.
Individual Specialists are available during specific appointment times.
Patients are seen by a Specialist at a specific time. Please advise your client that
the office visit may take several hours depending upons the diagnostic
procedure(s) performed.
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