If you need an emergency vet in San Antonio, Angel of Mercy Animal Critical Care was established to fulfill the need for veterinary emergency and critical care after normal business hours in the west/northwest area of San Antonio. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care possible for those patients presented to us for emergency treatment.
Our practice philosophy is based on honesty, compassion and excellence of care. Our chief of staff, Deborah A. Ridder, D.V.M., has been practicing emergency and critical care veterinary medicine since 1983. No appointments are necessary at the emergency clinic, but some emergencies require more immediate attention than others. Therefore, during busy times, there may be a wait.
Please realize that we strive to see each patient in a timely manner. If possible, please call the clinic at (210) 684-2105 before coming to give us the opportunity to give you directions, prepare for your arrival and advise you of any particular precautions you should take while you and your pet are in transit.
Our practice philosophy is based on honesty, compassion and excellence of care. Our chief of staff, Deborah A. Ridder, D.V.M., has been practicing emergency and critical care veterinary medicine since 1983. No appointments are necessary at the emergency clinic, but some emergencies require more immediate attention than others. Therefore, during busy times, there may be a wait.
Please realize that we strive to see each patient in a timely manner. If possible, please call the clinic at (210) 684-2105 before coming to give us the opportunity to give you directions, prepare for your arrival and advise you of any particular precautions you should take while you and your pet are in transit.
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Dr. Ridder graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of science in biomedical science and a bachelor of science in veterinary science.
She has her doctor of veterinary medicine from Texas A&M University.
Dr. Ridder began her career in Euless, Texas, at Airport Freeway Animal Emergency Clinic, where she practiced emergency and critical care medicine for 17 years.
She then returned to San Antonio, Texas, her hometown, in 2000 and established Angel of Mercy Animal Critical Care to provide emergency veterinary services to the northwest area of the city.
She has her doctor of veterinary medicine from Texas A&M University.
Dr. Ridder began her career in Euless, Texas, at Airport Freeway Animal Emergency Clinic, where she practiced emergency and critical care medicine for 17 years.
She then returned to San Antonio, Texas, her hometown, in 2000 and established Angel of Mercy Animal Critical Care to provide emergency veterinary services to the northwest area of the city.
Our facility is fully equipped to provide quality emergency and critical care for our patients.
A complete in-house laboratory and radiology capability allows Angel of Mercy Animal Critical Care to institute appropriate medical and/or surgical treatment, while EKG monitoring and oxygen support are available to support critical patients.
Angel of Mercy Animal Critical Care will provide copies of the medical and/or surgical record to both you and your veterinarian, ensuring his/her optimum follow-up care of your pet after discharge from the emergency clinic.
A complete in-house laboratory and radiology capability allows Angel of Mercy Animal Critical Care to institute appropriate medical and/or surgical treatment, while EKG monitoring and oxygen support are available to support critical patients.
Angel of Mercy Animal Critical Care will provide copies of the medical and/or surgical record to both you and your veterinarian, ensuring his/her optimum follow-up care of your pet after discharge from the emergency clinic.
Use a clean cloth or towel to apply direct pressure; if bleeding from a leg, try to keep the leg elevated during transport.
If pet is bleeding from a recent spay incision, wrap a towel or Ace bandage around the abdomen before transporting pet.
Transport to the nearest emergency clinic.
Most seizures will stop in two to five minutes and are usually not life-threatening.
Owners should remain calm and speak quietly and reassuringly to the pet during the seizure.
Never try to hold a pet while it is seizing, for it may snap or bite.
If pet is bleeding from a recent spay incision, wrap a towel or Ace bandage around the abdomen before transporting pet.
Transport to the nearest emergency clinic.
Most seizures will stop in two to five minutes and are usually not life-threatening.
Owners should remain calm and speak quietly and reassuringly to the pet during the seizure.
Never try to hold a pet while it is seizing, for it may snap or bite.
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