Effective 2/1/04

        In recent years, the standard of care for our patients in emergency and critical situations has risen dramatically. Technological advances and increased specialization within the veterinary profession have led to the development of many high quality emergency hospitals in our area.

            We at Ashland Animal Hospital wish to make this level of emergency care our standard, as it has rapidly become the standard across the country. During normal business hours, we will be available for emergency care as we have always been. However, we will no longer be available during after-hours. When our hospital is closed, please call one of the excellent emergency hospitals that are open and fully staffed throughout the hours when we are not here. This will ensure that our patients are receiving the care they need at all times.

            We recognize that high quality emergency service is a critical component of your pet’s overall health care, and we want to make sure that our patients receive the best care available. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the location and policies of the 24-hour veterinary hospitals closest to you. In the event of an emergency it is helpful to have this basic information and to contact them as soon as you feel your pet is experiencing a problem. In some cases, a veterinarian or technician may be able to help you over the phone before deciding if an emergency visit is necessary.

            Please visit our website for more emergency health care topics and links to some of the emergency and critical care hospitals in our region.