Business Details
6 Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Emergency Pet Hospital in Shrewsbury, PA
Mason Dixon Animal Emergency Hospital opened its doors in 2020 with over 40 years of combined veterinary emergency expertise. Our mission is to provide urgent, compassionate care for pets in crisis while ensuring affordability and personalized attention. As a women-owned, locally-operated facility, we prioritize community needs and maintain state-of-the-art capabilities for diagnostics, surgery, and critical care. Our team of experienced veterinarians and technicians delivers 24/7 emergency services, treating patients with the same dedication we would extend to our own animals. We specialize in trauma management, internal medicine, and intensive care while offering end-of-life support with dignity.Our commitment to transparency and ethical practice ensures clients receive clear communication and evidence-based treatment options. The hospital's location in Shrewsbury, PA serves northern Baltimore and southern York counties, with outreach extending to surrounding Maryland and Pennsylvania regions. Through the Mason Dixon Miracle Fund, we provide financial assistance to families facing economic hardship. Our working hours operate continuously without interruption, staffed by professionals trained in advanced procedures like FAST ultrasound, GDV surgery, and emergency endoscopy.
Services
Emergency Surgery
In-House Diagnostics
Outpatient Care
Intensive Care
Radiology & Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Blood Transfusions
Oxygen Supplementation
Euthanasia & Aftercare
Specialist Referrals
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency pet care with immediate triage capabilities
- Our team has over 40 years of combined emergency veterinary experience
- Women-owned and locally-based animal emergency hospital
- Full-service diagnostics including digital radiography and FAST ultrasound
- Specialized in GDV surgery, endoscopy, and critical care medicine
What people say
Thorough evaluations
Calming presence
Timely interventions
Reasonable pricing
Post-treatment follow-up
Services
Emergency Surgery
Our facility performs urgent soft tissue surgeries including GDV decompression, cystotomy, splenectomy, and wound repair. The operating suite contains specialized equipment for critical interventions. Surgeons employ immediate gastropexy techniques for bloated dogs and emergency spays for pyometra cases.
Radiology & Ultrasound
Digital radiography provides rapid chest and abdominal imaging with reduced radiation exposure. FAST ultrasound protocols identify internal bleeding and cardiac effusion without anesthesia. Telemedicine capabilities allow board-certified radiologist consultations for complex cases.
In-House Diagnostics
Complete blood analysis including CBC, chemistry panels, and urinalysis returns results within an hour. Fecal examinations detect parasitic infections while point-of-care testing supports immediate treatment decisions for anemia and organ dysfunction.
Intensive Care
Hospitalized patients receive continuous supervision by ER specialists using oxygen supplementation and transfusion capabilities. Intravenous therapies and blood pressure monitoring maintain stability during recovery from trauma or surgical interventions.
Endoscopy
Flexible endoscopy identifies and removes foreign bodies from esophageal and gastric tracts under short-acting anesthesia. The procedure evaluates ulceration and abnormal tissue growth while minimizing patient discomfort.
People
Dr. Joanna Parr
Veterinarian, Medical Director
With extensive ER experience, Dr. Parr provides compassionate guidance for complex medical decisions. She follows up personally with clients during emotional transitions and maintains expertise in trauma management and critical care protocols.
Dr. Bateman
Assistant Medical Director
Dr. Bateman specializes in emergency surgical techniques and patient stabilization. Her expertise includes GDV treatment and wound management while maintaining focus on client communication during crisis situations.
Dr. Faith McCafferty
Veterinary Technician Director
Leading the technical team, Dr. McCafferty ensures high standards in nursing care and emergency response training. She maintains proficiency in advanced monitoring techniques and technician education programs.
Dr. Dominique
Client Services Representative
Dominique coordinates client communications and triage procedures. Her role ensures smooth transitions between emergency care and follow-up services while maintaining empathetic support during stressful situations.
Dr. Karla
Veterinary Technician
Karla provides hands-on patient care in the ICU setting. She specializes in IV therapy administration and post-operative monitoring while assisting with complex diagnostic procedures under veterinary supervision.
Questions
What emergency services are available after regular vet hours?
We offer 24/7 emergency care including trauma treatment, surgery, diagnostics, and critical monitoring when primary clinics are closed.
How do you handle urgent end-of-life decisions?
Our compassionate team provides private consultation, explains options thoroughly, and follows up emotionally after euthanasia services.
Can I bring multiple medical concerns at once?
Yes, our staff evaluates and prioritizes all presented conditions simultaneously while addressing the most life-threatening issues first.
What diagnostic capabilities exist onsite?
Immediate in-house lab testing, digital X-ray, FAST ultrasound, and endoscopy are available without external referrals.
How are treatment costs managed?
We discuss expected expenses upfront and offer the Miracle Fund for qualifying families needing financial assistance with emergency care.
Do you accept veterinary referrals?
We welcome referrals from primary care veterinarians and maintain communication for coordinated ongoing patient management.
