Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Veterinary Emergency Care in Central Florida
Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida has been dedicated to serving Central Florida's pet population for 50 years. Founded in 1975, we specialize in 24/7 emergency veterinary care across four strategically located clinics. Our facilities feature advanced diagnostic tools, in-house laboratories, surgical suites, and stocked pharmacies to ensure immediate treatment. Owned by over 180 local veterinarians, we combine community expertise with cutting-edge medical technology. Our team includes more than 20 experienced emergency specialists trained in critical care, surgery, and diagnostics.We maintain continuous veterinarian presence at all locations during operating hours and offer specialized life-support services including oxygen therapy and blood transfusions. Our commitment to excellence extends to using modern anesthetic protocols, comprehensive pain management, and immediate access to diagnostic imaging. We prioritize clear communication with pet owners while maintaining strict adherence to veterinary medicine standards.
Services
Emergency diagnostics
Surgical procedures
In-house laboratory
Critical care
24/7 availability
Radiology services
Oxygen therapy
Blood transfusions
Pain management
Urgent care
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer continuous 24/7 emergency services at three Central Florida locations
- Owned by over 180 local veterinarians ensuring community-based veterinary expertise
- Our clinics feature in-house diagnostics, pharmacy, and surgical capabilities
- More than 20 experienced emergency veterinarians available for critical care
- We provide advanced life-support services including oxygen therapy and blood transfusions
What people say
24/7 availability
Experienced staff
Immediate diagnostics
Critical care expertise
Qualified veterinarians
Services
Emergency diagnostics
Our clinics feature state-of-the-art digital radiology and ultrasound equipment for rapid internal assessment. Immediate imaging capabilities allow our veterinarians to diagnose fractures, internal blockages, and organ conditions within minutes. Specialized technicians interpret results promptly to expedite treatment decisions for critical cases.
Surgical procedures
Fully equipped surgical suites enable us to perform urgent procedures with advanced anesthetic monitoring. Our team specializes in trauma repairs, obstruction removals, and soft tissue surgeries while maintaining strict sterile protocols. Comprehensive post-operative care includes continuous pain management and recovery monitoring.
In-house laboratory
Immediate access to complete blood analysis, urinalysis, and biochemical profiling accelerates diagnosis during emergencies. Our lab technicians process samples within minutes, providing critical information about organ function and blood chemistry to guide life-saving interventions without external lab delays.
Critical care
We offer specialized oxygen therapy chambers for respiratory distress cases and maintain blood bank supplies for transfusions. Critical patients receive constant monitoring through intravenous fluid therapy, cardiac monitoring, and specialized nursing care to stabilize severe trauma or poisoning cases requiring prolonged observation.
Pain management
Our protocols combine modern analgesic medications with tailored administration methods to address acute and chronic pain conditions. Veterinarians develop individualized pain control plans using multi-modal approaches that may include injectable medications, oral analgesics, and localized treatment strategies for post-surgical or trauma recovery.
People
Dr. Tara Barron
Veterinarian
2025 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University with expertise in veterinary emergency medicine and leadership experience in national veterinary organizations.
Dr. Michelle Bellville
Veterinarian
University of Florida graduate with 14 years of Orlando-based experience in small animal medicine and continuing education development.
Dr. Lori Tilley
Veterinarian
2013 University of Florida graduate specializing in complex medical cases and recipient of Orlando's Veterinarian of the Year award.
Dr. Marc Eisenson
Owner/Medical Director
University of Florida and Ohio State University graduate with 20+ years of veterinary practice leadership experience.
Dr. Brie Edmister
Emergency Veterinarian
St. Georges University graduate with specialty training in emergency medicine and critical care procedures.
Questions
Is there a veterinarian always on-site?
Yes, Florida law doesn't require 24/7 vet presence, but we maintain continuous veterinarian availability during all operating hours.
What emergency conditions require immediate attention?
Conditions like seizures, respiratory distress, active bleeding, gastric dilation, and poisoning require immediate veterinary intervention.
Do you accept appointment scheduling?
We prioritize critical cases through triage but do not accept scheduled appointments for emergency services.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, all major credit cards, Care Credit, and debit cards for payment at time of discharge.
Can owners accompany critical pets during treatment?
For insurance reasons, owners cannot accompany pets in treatment areas but will receive continuous status updates from staff.
What services are included in your comprehensive exam?
Our $140 comprehensive exam includes full physical assessment, vital signs check, and preliminary diagnostic evaluation to determine treatment priorities.
