Critical Care
Our Expert Veterinary Critical Care for Pets in Need
Open 24/7 every day of the week
Specialty Teams
Mon-Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Open 24/7 every day of the week
Specialty Teams
Mon-Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
What Is a Veterinary Criticalist?
A veterinary criticalist is a veterinarian with advanced training in emergency and critical care who specializes in managing serious illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening medical conditions. Criticalists use advanced diagnostic tools, specialized treatments, and intensive monitoring to help stabilize and care for pets with complex medical needs.
At Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care, our Critical Care service provides advanced support for pets requiring intensive medical attention. Our team works collaboratively with Emergency, ICU, and other veterinary specialists to develop individualized treatment plans and provide coordinated care throughout each patient’s recovery.
Available Services
- High Flow Oxygen Support
- Mechanical Ventilator Support*
- Blood gas monitoring
- Clinical pathology
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Blood transfusions
- And more*
Common Disease Treatments
- Anuria/Oliguria
- Severe azotemia
- Acute kidney injury
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Addisonian crisis
- Septic abdomen
- Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Common Disease Treatments Ctd.
- Immune-mediated Thrombocytopenia
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Pneumothorax
- Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
- Shock
- Thromboembolic disease
- Bleeding disorders
- Upper Airway Obstructions
- Parvo
- Anaphylaxis
- And more*
Advanced Care for Critical Patients
Our Critical Care team has access to advanced monitoring and treatment capabilities for patients requiring a higher level of care, including:
- High-flow oxygen support
- Mechanical ventilator support
- Blood gas monitoring
- ECG and blood pressure monitoring
- Blood transfusions
- Advanced clinical pathology
- Intensive monitoring and supportive care
When Every Moment Matters
Serious illness can be overwhelming. Our Critical Care team works alongside our Emergency, ICU, and specialty services to provide coordinated, advanced care when your pet needs it most.
Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
