For Veterinarians

Thank you for entrusting our team with your patient’s emergency or specialty care.

Please review the information below to learn how we may be of service. Our state-of-the-art emergency veterinary services are available 24/7 to provide immediate and expert care for your patients. Our team of highly skilled veterinarians and support staff are trained to handle a wide range of critical situations with the utmost compassion and efficiency.

The Emergency and Critical Care Services We Offer

Note that appointments are not necessary for emergency care, but we kindly request a referral form (when you refer) to best ensure your patient gets the care they require. It is also important for you to promptly send patient history and diagnostic information. 

We offer a comprehensive suite of emergency services, including:

  • Overnight Hospitalization: Our fully equipped facility provides a safe and comfortable environment for animals requiring overnight care and monitoring 24/7.
  • Emergency Surgery: Our team is prepared to perform life-saving procedures at a moment’s notice, ensuring your patients receive the urgent care they need.
  • Critical Case Consults: We collaborate with referring veterinarians to discuss complex cases and develop tailored treatment plans, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

We work closely with our referring veterinarians to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care, prioritizing the health and well-being of every animal entrusted to us. Whether it’s trauma, sudden illness, or any urgent medical need, you can rely on us to be there for your patients when it matters most.

Specialty Care

In addition to our experienced emergency team, we have two experts in their respective fields, criticalist Christa Bernhard, DVM, MS, DACVECC, RRT-ACCS, and specialty technician Rebecca Riesen, CVT, VTS (ECC), providing advanced care. We also offer telemedicine consultations, ensuring convenient, local access to specialty care. As our Specialty services continue to grow, we invite the veterinary community to stay connected for future updates.

For additional information, email referrals@mosaicanimal.com or call us at 505.416.5840.

Mosaic’s Overnight Care Program

As a veterinarian serving Northern New Mexico, you’ve likely been hard-pressed to meet the demand for overnight hospitalization for your patients in recent years. Mosaic Animal is here to help.

Our state-of-the-art emergency and critical care hospital offers overnight hospitalization to sick and injured pets and those recovering from surgery. Your patients will receive attentive, expert care from experienced veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and assistants until they are able to safely return to your care or home. Depending on your patient’s needs, we’re equipped to provide: 

  • Board-certified critical care DVM and board-certified critical care CVT on staff to ensure your patients receive the highest level of medicine and care
  • Doctor-on-site, 24-hour monitoring, including vital signs, telemetry
  • Comprehensive diagnostic testing
  • Oxygen therapy
  • IV fluid therapy and IV medications
  • Administration of oral and topical medications
  • Wound dressing and care
  • Pain management
  • Nutritional support, including a dedicated patient kitchen for specialized diets

We’ll stay in close contact with you about your patient’s condition to coordinate discharge and ensure optimal continuity of care.

How to refer your patient for overnight care:

Please submit an online referral and include any diagnostics and medical records. Prompt submission of completed information ensures that care is streamlined and limits the repeating diagnostic testing or procedures. Once submitted, please call our office to discuss the case with the patient care coordinator or the doctor on shift to ensure appropriate transfer of care. 

Once admitted into our care, a link from our EMR will be emailed to your practice allowing you to view up-to-date patient details and medical information, including diagnostics. A final referral link will be sent within 24 hours of patient discharge from the hospital as well. 

Contact Us to Learn More

For additional information, email referrals@mosaicanimal.com or call us at 505.416.5840.

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