Critical Care for Pets in Palm Beach County, FL
At ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – Palm Beach County, critical care means more than just advanced medicine—it means vigilant, round-the-clock attention from a team that truly understands the urgency and complexity of life-threatening conditions. Whether your pet arrives through our 24x7 Emergency Room or is transferred from another service within our hospital, our ICU is fully equipped to deliver intensive, high-level support.
Contact us at (561) 774-8855 for more information about our ICU capabilities, or have your primary veterinarian refer your pet for round-the-clock care.
What Is Veterinary Critical Care?
Veterinary critical care is the highest level of monitoring and intervention available for pets. It’s for animals facing serious trauma, multi-organ dysfunction, post-surgical complications, or rapidly evolving illnesses. These patients need:
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Constant hands-on care
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Frequent diagnostic monitoring
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Specialized equipment (ventilators, oxygen therapy, infusion pumps)
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Advanced life support and stabilization
At ACCESS, our ICU operates 24 hours a day with highly trained emergency veterinarians and critical care nurses who are always onsite—not just on call.
A Team-Based Approach to Cat & Dog Critical Care
What makes ACCESS different is how we care for critically ill pets as a hospital—not just as individual departments. Our Critical Care team works side-by-side with specialists in:
This real-time collaboration means we can quickly adjust treatment plans as a patient’s condition evolves. It’s one of the many reasons veterinarians across South Florida trust us with their most fragile cases.
Inside Our Pet ICU in West Palm Beach, FL
Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) isn’t just a quiet room in the back of the hospital—it’s a highly specialized area designed for the most vulnerable patients, staffed continuously by experienced emergency doctors and critical care-trained technicians.
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Unable to breathe on their own or in respiratory distress
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In shock following trauma or severe blood loss
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Experiencing organ failure, such as acute kidney injury or liver disease
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Recovering from complex surgery and need close pain and anesthetic monitoring
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Suffering from systemic infections like sepsis
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Undergoing transfusions due to anemia or clotting disorders
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Experiencing severe neurological events, such as cluster seizures or coma
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Poisoned or exposed to toxins
These patients can’t simply be placed in a kennel and checked on periodically. They need advanced equipment, real-time diagnostics, and expert judgment—often minute to minute.
Advanced Capabilities, Always Onsite
Our hospital is built for cases that demand precision, speed, and vigilance. Critical care patients at ACCESS benefit from:
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Dedicated ICU unit staffed 24/7
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Mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure
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High-flow oxygen therapy
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Cardiac monitors and telemetry
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Point-of-care testing
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On-site advanced imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray)
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Infusion pumps and feeding tubes
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Continuous arterial blood pressure monitoring
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Central venous catheters for precise medication delivery
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Isolation units for contagious or immunocompromised patients
Your pet won’t need to be transferred to another facility for diagnostics or specialty support—we provide it all under one roof.
Specialist Care for Critical Needs
When every second counts, ACCESS provides more than emergency care—we deliver true intensive care, backed by a team of specialists working together to support your pet through their most fragile moments. From continuous monitoring in our state-of-the-art ICU to real-time collaboration across departments, we’re here to stabilize, support, and guide your pet toward recovery—day or night.
If your pet needs critical care now, don’t wait. Call us at (561) 774-8855 or come straight in.