For Your Information

 

The Emergency Pet Clinic of South Bay was established in 1972 as an emergency referral service by 35 veterinarians representing 25 hospitals in the South Bay area.  It is designed to provide the best possible emergency medical and surgical care when your veterinarian is closed or not available.
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Clinic Hours

 

WEEKNIGHTS
Monday - Friday
6:00 PM - 8:00 AM
(the following morning)

WEEKENDS
12:00 NOON Saturday - 8:00 AM Monday

HOLIDAYS
All day (24 hours)
 

Priorities

 

On many occasions the clinic experiences a rash of emergencies. Our admitting staff assess the condition of our patients, presenting the most critical to the doctor on duty first, sometimes interrupting an examination already in progress. We will examine all patients presented in as short a time as possible, but in times of heavy case load, the veterinarian often finds it necessary to ask less critical cases to wait.

Upon Release

 

Your pet should be taken to your regular veterinarian for continued care. As an emergency clinic we have no staff on duty after 8:00 AM on weekdays, therefore ALL PATIENTS MUST BE RELEASED BEFORE 8:00 AM ON WEEKDAYS (Except Holidays) and taken to their regular doctors for continued care. If you do not have a regular veterinarian, we will help recommend one for you.
 

Deposit...
A deposit is required for all pets left for hospital care.

Estimate...
If you DO NOT receive an estimate of the fees on your hospitalized animal. PLEASE ASK FOR ONE.

Payment...
All services must be paid for in full before patient will be released.
This policy enables us to keep medical services on a high standard. For your convenience, we do accept all major credit cards.

Emergency Examination...
covers the initial examination by the doctor. A decision can then be made regarding further treatment and/or hospitalization.

Hospitalization...
covers the intensive care the doctor and staff provide as well as the maintenance of the facilities.

Injections...
covers intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous administration of drugs by the doctor.

Medications....
consist of primarily of oral and topical pharmaceuticals dispensed by the doctor.

Sedations...
include injections to decrease pain, reduce anxiety, or in preparation for surgery.

Fluid Therapy...
is used for loss of blood, shock and dehydration. Many different fluids are available to administer either intravenously or subcutaneously.

Fractures...
are usually immobilized in a temporary splint so that no further damage will occur to the fractured bones or surrounding tissue. Our primary concern is the accompanying shock and pain which os potentially life threatening. After your animal has been stabilized, permanent repair should be performed by your regular doctor.

Anesthesia...
is usually induced with a short-acting intravenous compound and maintained with a gas anesthetic. This is the safest approach and leads to a rapid recovery after completion of surgery.

Surgery...
is necessary for some cases seen at the Emergency Pet Clinic, i.e. thoraric surgery, abdominal surgery, caesarean sections, foreign body removal and lacerations. This service includes use of the hospital's surgical equipment, instrument preparation and sterilization as well as the surgeon's time and expertise.

X-Rays...
include the use of the radiograph equipment, the assistant's time to hold your pet and develop the x-rays and the veterinarian's interpretation of the x-rays.

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The Emergency Clinic of South Bay frequently has animals for adoption. These animals need homes. If you are interested in adopting, please click on one of the following links to see what animals are available.

This Web Site was designed and is being hosted by Palos Verdes on the NET in appreciation of the dedication and professionalism of the staff of  The Emergency Pet Clinic of South Bay.
  Thank you so very much for saving my Bear, Pamela Piller Rachael Piller Ted Vegvari & "Mr Bear"