Examination
Every pet that enters Cobb Veterinary Emergency Clinic (CVEC) for treatment receives an examination by an attending emergency clinician. The Doctor will discuss your pet's condition with you and will help you decide on the best treatment plan for your family member.

Lab Work
CVEC has a large range of laboratory capabilities. Diagnostic blood samples can be collected and run at any hour using our sophisticated in-house laboratory equipment. In cases where results may not be needed immediately, or where specialized testing is required, samples will be sent to an outside diagnostic laboratory. Urine and stool samples can be viewed in-hospital for rapid diagnosis.

Radiography
Radiographs (commonly referred to as X-rays) are often used as a diagnostic tool. There is a radiology machine and a processor that are always on and ready to use at any hour of the day or night.

Ultrasound
CVEC Doctors have the capability to perform limited ultrasound imaging on an emergency basis. In specific cases this can help to diagnose fluid around the heart, assist in safely obtaining samples of urine, abdominal fluid, or thoracic fluid, or even looking for masses.

Hospitalization
Should your pet need to stay with us for a couple hours, overnight or over a weekend there are warm comfy cages with pads to safely house your cat or dog of any size. Your pet is always visible to the critical care Doctor and Technicians. Cages are equipped with fluid pumps, and oxygen outlets. All cages can be modified to provide portable intensive monitoring devices and heat support. A specialized oxygen cage is available that can be adjusted for percent oxygen, temperature and humidity. Additionally, we have the ability to house exotic pets in an incubator.

Specialist Consultation
If your pet needs a consultation with or treatment by a specialist, we do our very best to coordinate with your primary care veterinarians to arrange a plan for further care. The fact that CVEC is housed in the CVERC with several specialty practices is a great advantage to you and your pet.