Disclaimer: The information contained on this web site is meant to be used as a general guide for the services Ocean State Veterinary Specialists.
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists reserves the right to change services,staff and information represented on this web site without notice.  In
case of an emergency involving your pet, consult a veterinary professional for recommendations specific to your pet’s condition immediately.

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to
provide the highest quality of emergency care for your pet. There is always at least
one doctor in the hospital to treat emergencies. The hospital is equipped with
state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment which allows us to get answers quickly,
and also has surgical capabilities to treat almost any surgical emergency. Pets
treated on the emergency service are seen by an emergency doctor, all of whom
are experienced and capable of handling almost any emergency situation. The
specialists on staff do not see emergencies, but are available during normal
business hours to consult with the emergency doctors and provide support for
diagnostic work-ups and treatment plans.

We do appreciate a call if you are planning to bring your pet to OSVS. This
helps us to plan procedures and surgeries so as not to tie up critical staff
members when emergencies are on the way. Our emergency treatment policy
is to triage every pet as soon as it arrives. If the pet is found to be in critical
need of medical attention, the pet is treated immediately. Pets that are assessed
to be stable are seen by the doctors in the order that they arrive. We do our very
best to keep the waiting to a minimum, but like every emergency room there are busy
times when there will be a wait.

Emergency care must be paid for at the time service is rendered. The costs
associated with emergency services at OSVS are likely higher that those you have
experienced at your regular veterinary clinic. This is due to the high overhead associated
with operating a 24 hour hospital. During your consultation you will be presented with
treatment options and the costs will be discussed. If your pet is admitted to the hospital,
a detailed estimate will be generated and you will be asked to leave a deposit (see Payment Policy).

If you are not sure whether or not your pet has a medical emergency, please call to
speak with a member of our team.

Information for Pet Owners