Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care in Traverse City
Since 2010, Bay Area Pet Hospital has been Traverse City's dedicated 24/7 emergency and critical care veterinary facility. Our team of RECOVER-certified veterinarians and technicians excel in high-pressure situations, providing life-saving interventions backed by advanced diagnostics and surgical capabilities. We operate with continuous monitoring systems, including CRI setups and Snyder oxygen units, to manage critical cases like internal bleeding and respiratory distress. Our facility houses digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy equipment for immediate diagnostic clarity. With membership in the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, we maintain national standards for emergency protocols.Our practice philosophy centers on compassionate urgency, treating each patient as family while guiding pet owners through crisis situations. We combine Michigan-based community roots with cutting-edge veterinary medicine to serve both urban and rural Northern Michigan pet owners. Our specialized services include ophthalmology consultations with board-certified specialists and 24/7 ICU support for post-operative recovery. This commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted regional leader in veterinary emergency care.
Services
Urgent Care
Emergency Surgery
In-House Laboratory
Diagnostic Imaging
Ophthalmology Services
24/7 Emergency Care
Critical Care ICU
Endoscopy Procedures
Cardiac Ultrasounds
Foreign Object Removal
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care with immediate access to critical specialists
- Our team includes RECOVER-certified professionals in advanced resuscitation techniques
- We maintain in-house diagnostics including digital radiography and ultrasound
- Our ICU features continuous patient monitoring with CRI setups and Snyder units
- We provide emergency surgical interventions with post-op ICU recovery support
Associations and certifications
- RECOVER
- Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS)
Services
Emergency Surgery
Our 24/7 surgical team handles life-threatening conditions requiring immediate intervention. Two dedicated operating suites feature human-grade anesthetic monitoring and sterile environments for procedures ranging from foreign object removal to trauma repair. Post-operative patients receive continuous ICU monitoring with specialized pain management protocols. Emergency surgeries include abdominal exploratories, wound debridement, and critical laceration repairs.
Diagnostic Imaging
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography for bone and organ evaluation, abdominal ultrasound for soft tissue assessment, and flexible endoscopy for non-surgical foreign object retrieval. Our imaging suite supports rapid diagnosis of internal bleeding, obstructions, and cardiac abnormalities. Echocardiograms are available through specialist collaboration for comprehensive heart evaluations.
In-House Laboratory
Our full-service lab delivers critical diagnostic results within an hour. Capabilities include complete blood counts, blood chemistry panels, coagulation testing, and infectious disease screening. Rapid parvovirus and cortisol level assessments enable immediate treatment decisions. The lab supports four simultaneous patient evaluations for efficient emergency triage and treatment monitoring.
Critical Care ICU
Our ICU provides 24/7 monitoring for critically ill patients using advanced CRI setups and Snyder oxygen units. Specialized care includes central line management for diabetic ketoacidosis cases and continuous post-operative observation. The unit treats severe trauma, septic conditions, and cardiac emergencies with individualized treatment plans adjusted in real-time based on patient vitals and response to interventions.
Ophthalmology Services
Board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Alex Schenk provides specialized eye care including corneal grafting, cataract surgery, and entropion correction. Diagnostic capabilities include electroretinography for retinal function testing and orbital ultrasound. The service manages both acute ocular trauma and chronic conditions requiring surgical intervention like cherry eye correction and glaucoma management.
People
Karen Seiple DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Karen Seiple brings extensive emergency medicine experience to our team. Her expertise in critical care and compassionate approach to pet owner communication make her a vital member of our 24/7 emergency response team.
Pamela Greenwald DVM, MS
Veterinarian
Dr. Pamela Greenwald combines advanced surgical training with emergency medicine proficiency. Her master's degree in veterinary science enhances our team's ability to handle complex trauma cases and implement evidence-based treatment protocols.
Whitney Jencka DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Whitney Jencka specializes in emergency diagnostics and pain management. Her focus on rapid assessment and treatment optimization contributes significantly to our team's ability to stabilize critical patients efficiently.
Dan Inman DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Dan Inman leads our overnight emergency shifts with over a decade of critical care experience. His expertise in advanced resuscitation techniques and post-operative monitoring ensures consistent high-quality care during nighttime hours.
Darby Williams DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Darby Williams specializes in emergency cardiology and respiratory distress management. Her proficiency with advanced monitoring equipment enhances our team's ability to treat complex cardiac and pulmonary emergencies effectively.
Questions
What constitutes a pet emergency requiring immediate care?
Life-threatening conditions like difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, or trauma require immediate attention. Our team is equipped to handle these critical situations 24/7.
Do you accept walk-in emergency appointments?
Yes, we welcome walk-ins for urgent pet emergencies. Our facility operates continuously to provide immediate care for unexpected pet health crises.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have available?
Our hospital features digital radiography, abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy, and comprehensive in-house lab testing for rapid diagnosis and treatment planning.
Are your veterinarians specialized in emergency care?
Our team includes RECOVER-certified professionals and a board-certified ophthalmologist, ensuring specialized expertise across various emergency veterinary medicine disciplines.
What post-operative care do you provide?
Critical patients receive continuous ICU monitoring with CRI setups, Snyder oxygen units, and dedicated nursing care for optimal recovery following emergency surgical interventions.
How do you handle complex eye emergencies?
Board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Alex Schenk provides specialized emergency eye care including corneal grafting, cataract surgery, and trauma management by appointment.
