Unparalleled Emergency and Critical Care for Your Pet

Your pet's health and continued well-being is the top priority of Animal Emergency Critical Care. Our advanced 24-hour emergency care ensures your pet has access to the leading emergency veterinarians and board certified specialists in the country. Our emergency and critical care team not only make up one of the leading emergency veterinary teams in the region, they are pet owners themselves whose top focus is ensuring your pet receives the best treatment available in Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.

Our highly experienced and credentialed emergency and critical care providers have the knowledge and the skills needed to ensure your pet receives the care they deserve when they need it. In the event of sudden pet emergency, illness or trauma, rest assured we provide superior and comprehensive care, diagnostics, monitoring and therapy. Working together with your primary care veterinarian, you can be confident your pet receives the best care possible. Knowing your pet is in the hands of dedicated, capable experts will provide peace of mind for you and your family throughout the entire process.

Common Animal Emergencies Treated at the Center

Our dedicated emergency and critical care clinicians, and talented technical team provide the intensive care your pets need, right when they need it most. From the more common emergencies to uncommon sign and catastrophic trauma, our team is equipped to handle any pet emergency. Whether your dog is not eating, your cat is having trouble walking or your pet has experienced any trauma, our team is the most qualified, competent and compassionate emergency and critical care team serving Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.

Common pet emergencies we treat include:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Urinary Blockage
• Fractures/Broken Bones
• Heat Stroke
• Dehydration
• Hypothermia
• Burns
• Motor Vehicle Accident
• Blood in Urine
• Difficulty birthing
• Bloat
• Anorexia
• Difficulty Breathing
• Coughing
• Trauma
• Snake Bite/Envenomation
• Poisoning/Toxic Ingestion
• Seizure
• Difficulty Walking
• Wounds/Lacerations

Why Choose Animal Emergency Critical Care for Your Pet Emergencies?

At Animal Emergency Critical Care, we understand your pet is part of your family. We pride ourselves on the availability of the best emergency and critical care team, state of the art equipment, healing treatment options, innovative therapies and collaboration with your primary care veterinarian. Beyond the superior access to these important resources, it is imperative to us that you and your pet are made to feel as if you are part of our family from the moment you arrive to Animal Emergency Critical Care. As the only American Animal Hospital Association's accredited referral Emergency and Critical Care service in Virginia, you are choosing a trusted partner and expert emergency team when you bring your pet to our center.

Animal Emergency Critical Care Practice Owner and Medical Director Susan M. Barnes, DVM, is a past President of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, an international organization committed to raising the level of emergency and critical care through service, collaboration and support. This multi-tiered approach has set the standard for the level of service you can expect at Animal Emergency Critical Care. The team is comprised of Dr. Sue Leonard, a board certified Critical Care and Emergency Specialist, eight emergency doctors and a large team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and the support of the numerous board certified Specialists at The LifeCentre. Ultimately, this team has many things in common…the most important being their genuine love for animals and dedication to ensuring their health and happiness.

24-Hour Animal Emergency Care in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland

When a pet emergency arises, you need to access emergency care quickly and efficiently. The Animal Emergency Critical Care Team is available to you and your pets twenty-four hours a day and is open every day of the year. Our convenient location in Leesburg, Virginia ensures access from Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.

After placing the initial call, the check in process at the center is quick, efficient and welcoming. We ensure your pet and your family feel at home and we are happy to answer your questions and provide helpful information throughout the process. After all, we think of you and your pet as part of our family and strive to deliver service that exceeds your expectations.