CROWN VETBUILDING

24/7 Pet Hospital in Lebanon, NJ

The Emergency room at Crown Veterinary Specialists (CVS) has a state-of-the-art facility to provide compassionate and expert care for pets that need emergency and critical assistance. The doctors who make up the Emergency and Critical Care service treat dogs and cats suffering from life-threatening trauma and disease.

CVS is the only hospital in the area that is under the direct supervision of a criticalist certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Our emergency room is staffed by experienced veterinarians and nurses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (including all holidays). You can rest assured that your pet will receive the highest quality medical care during his/her visit with us.

Emergency situations when your pet is sick or injured can be very stressful. Our goal is to make every effort to alleviate that anxiety by treating your pet as quickly as possible and keeping you informed every step of the way.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Seek immediate care if your pet collapses, has difficulty breathing, experiences severe bleeding, possible toxin exposure, seizures, major trauma, or any sudden decline. The emergency team provides rapid triage, diagnostics, and stabilization as soon as you arrive.
Yes. Our emergency service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays, with continuous ICU coverage for critical patients.
Your pet will be treated by an emergency veterinarian supported by a skilled critical care nursing team. Cases that require intensive monitoring or treatment are managed in the veterinary ICU, with oversight from a board-certified critical care specialist when needed.
We provide complete emergency diagnostics including bloodwork, imaging, and ECG, along with oxygen therapy, pain control, and fluid or cardiac support. When necessary, pets may be hospitalized for continued care in our intensive care unit.
Yes. If emergency surgery is required, our team can operate immediately or stabilize your pet first to ensure the safest timing and outcome.
Hospitalized pets receive continuous monitoring of vital signs, medications, and comfort. Advanced life support systems such as oxygen therapy and cardiac monitoring are available when necessary.
We treat trauma, toxin ingestion, heatstroke, bloat, heart or breathing emergencies, severe infections, post-surgical complications, and other urgent conditions requiring intensive care.
If you are uncertain, call ahead and describe your pet’s symptoms. Our team will help determine whether you should come in immediately or continue observation at home, and we will prepare for your arrival if needed.
Yes. We coordinate with your primary veterinarian, sharing records and discharge notes to ensure seamless follow-up and continuity of care.
Bring any medications your pet is currently taking, recent medical records, and details about the incident such as timing and possible exposures. This information helps our team provide the most effective and timely treatment.