Emergency and critical care is the treatment of the sickest and most unstable patients — trauma, respiratory distress, sepsis, toxin ingestion, post-operative complications, and ICU management. When your pet is in (or just out of) the ER, decisions happen fast and the stakes are high. A board-certified criticalist (DACVECC) reviews the records, bloodwork, and imaging to confirm the stabilization plan, triage priorities, and whether the current treatment matches the severity — so you can act quickly and with confidence.
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Criticalists manage life-threatening, rapidly-changing cases every shift. They catch deterioration early, prioritize the interventions that matter most, and know when escalation or referral changes the outcome — judgment that a fast second opinion can bring to your pet's most urgent moments.
Don't see your pet's condition? Submit your case — our triage team reviews all emergency & critical care conditions.
Upload your pet's records, imaging, and lab results. Our system organizes everything for specialist review.
A board-certified emergency & critical care specialist reviews your complete case file in detail.
Receive a detailed written second opinion within 24-48 hours. Share it with your primary vet.
Board-certified specialists review your pet's complete case and deliver a written report in 24-48 hours. No appointment, no waiting weeks.
Request a refund within 48 hours if the opinion doesn't address your case