Emergency & Critical Care

Around-the-Clock Emergency & Critical Care Services for Your Pet

At Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey, we never close. We’re here for you and your pet 24/7, staffed by a team of emergency veterinarians and critical care specialists, veterinary technicians and assistants who provide timely, expert care in a medical emergency.

We also understand how stressful a medical emergency can be for pet parents, so we provide a healthy dose of compassionate support throughout the process.

Our Emergency & Critical Care Resources

Our ER is fully equipped with today’s most advanced technology and resources for diagnosing, treating and monitoring critically ill pets:

Should your pet be hospitalized overnight, know that we’re staffed around the clock to provide continuous monitoring and supportive care. For more information on visiting and getting information about your hospitalized pet, please check out our FAQs.

What to Expect During an Emergency Visit to Oradell Animal Hospital

When your pet arrives at our ER, they’ll undergo a preliminary assessment by a veterinary triage technician to determine the urgency of your pet’s need for treatment. This triage protocol is crucial because if several patients arrive at the same time, we must attend to the most critical first.

Wait times will vary depending on how critical each patient is and how many pets are currently in the hospital. We appreciate your patience and understanding and ask that you trust our triage process to ensure your pet’s waiting time is appropriate and safe for their condition. We do our best to get patients seen as quickly as possible.

How Long Does an ER Visit Take?

Wait times depend on how many patients are in our hospital and how severe their illnesses or injuries are. We appreciate your patience and understanding and ask that you trust our triage process to ensure your pet’s waiting time is appropriate and safe. Our team does their best to get patients seen as quickly as possible.

When Is It an Emergency?

If you’re unsure about whether your pet needs emergency care, simply call us at 201-262-0010 any time, night or day. Our experienced staff will help determine if it makes sense to bring your pet to OAH for emergency care, or if it’s safe to wait until your primary care veterinarian is available. In general, however, it’s wise to seek emergency care right away in these situations:

Paying for Your Pet’s Emergency Care

We strive to be completely transparent about our costs, and we offer several options for paying for your pet’s care.

We Collaborate with Your Pet’s Primary Care Veterinarian

If your pet isn’t a patient of Oradell Animal Hospital, we’ll work with your primary care veterinarian to ensure a seamless level of care, keeping them informed about your pet’s emergency visit to OAH.

Questions?

We’re here to help. Call us at 201-262-0010 or visit our FAQ page for quick answers to common pet owner questions.

If you are a veterinarian and would like to refer a patient, please visit our referral portal.

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