Business Details
20 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Orlando Veterinary Emergency Center
Founded in 2006, Animal Emergency Center has been dedicated to revolutionizing emergency veterinary care in Central Florida. Our team of experienced professionals combines cutting-edge medical technology with compassionate service to address critical animal health needs. We pride ourselves on swift patient assessment, advanced diagnostics like digital radiography and in-house bloodwork, and comprehensive treatment plans for trauma cases. Our facility features state-of-the-art surgical capabilities and 24/7 monitoring systems to ensure optimal patient recovery.We emphasize pain management and are actively expanding into specialized rehabilitation services, reflecting our commitment to evolving veterinary medicine standards. By maintaining strict operational protocols for emergency triage and client communication, we aim to strengthen the human-animal bond through crisis care that prioritizes both medical excellence and emotional support.
Services
Emergency Care
ICU Services
In-House Diagnostics
Surgery
Pain Management
Digital Radiology
Blood Transfusions
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Detoxification
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We employ Orlando's most experienced ER veterinarian with 30 years of emergency care expertise
- Our facility offers immediate in-house bloodwork and digital radiography capabilities
- Specialized pain management focus with dedicated certification programs in progress
- No appointment system ensures rapid treatment for urgent cases
- 90% of patients receive initial assessment within 30 minutes of arrival
What people say
Caring people
Knowledgeable staff
Stabilized pet quickly
Constant updates
Emergency expertise
Services
Emergency Care
Our walk-in emergency service provides immediate care for critical pet health crises. Staffed by experienced ER veterinarians, we handle trauma cases, poisoning incidents, and acute illnesses with rapid diagnostic testing and stabilization procedures. Using advanced monitoring systems and 24/7 availability, we prioritize patient triage and initiate treatment within 30 minutes for 90% of cases, ensuring timely intervention during medical emergencies.
In-House Diagnostics
Complete diagnostic capabilities enable faster treatment decisions. Our facility features digital radiography for immediate imaging, full bloodwork analysis with chemistries and blood gases, and specialized cytology equipment. This allows for rapid assessment of internal injuries, infection markers, and organ function status during emergencies. Results typically available within 15-30 minutes, supporting prompt medical interventions without requiring external lab delays.
Surgical Suite
Fully equipped operating rooms handle urgent surgical needs ranging from laceration repairs to foreign body removal. Our team performs both minimally invasive procedures like endoscopies and complex surgeries requiring specialized monitoring. With 24/7 availability of IV and inhalant anesthesia, intubation capabilities, and continuous post-operative monitoring, we ensure safe surgical management of critical patients in emergency situations.
ICU Monitoring
Dedicated intensive care units utilize advanced monitoring technology for recovering patients. Features include constant digital temperature tracking, blood pressure monitoring with PetMAP systems, and pulse oximetry. Heated cages, oxygen therapy equipment, and specialized thermal regulation devices maintain patient stability. Trained nursing staff provide overnight and weekend monitoring to detect complications early and ensure optimal recovery conditions.
Pain Management
Specialized pain control protocols address acute and chronic discomfort in emergency patients. Our approach combines conventional medications with developing integrative techniques in rehabilitation and alternative therapies. Veterinarians pursuing advanced certifications in pain management implement multi-modal approaches, including constant rate infusions and specialized monitoring, to ensure humane treatment while facilitating recovery from traumatic injuries or surgical procedures.
People
Dr. Holly Brown-Tabbenor
Owner/Veterinarian
With 30 years of ER experience, Dr. Brown founded Orlando's Animal Emergency Center in 2006. Board-certified in pain management (CVPP), she holds advanced degrees in integrative medicine and is pursuing rehabilitation certifications. Her expertise ensures rapid patient assessment and implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols for emergency veterinary cases.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer for pets?
We provide comprehensive emergency care including trauma treatment, poisoning antidotes, surgical intervention, and critical monitoring for dogs and cats. Our facility handles urgent cases without appointments.
Do I need an appointment for emergency veterinary care?
No appointments are required. We accept walk-ins 24/7, prioritizing patients based on medical urgency while maintaining rapid initial assessments for all cases.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have on-site?
We offer immediate digital radiography, full in-house bloodwork analysis, ultrasound imaging, and specialized cytology testing to expedite critical medical decisions.
How does your pain management approach work?
Our certified pain practitioner utilizes multi-modal techniques combining medications, constant rate infusions, and developing rehabilitation therapies to ensure humane treatment during recovery.
What surgical procedures are available in emergencies?
We perform urgent surgeries ranging from laceration repairs to foreign body removals. Our suite handles both minimally invasive procedures and complex trauma surgeries with specialized monitoring.
How do you monitor critical care patients overnight?
Patients receive continuous monitoring with digital systems tracking vital signs. Trained nursing staff maintains vigilance during overnight hours to detect complications early and adjust treatments proactively.
