Emergency Veterinary Medicine by BluePearl Newark DE

BluePearl Pet Hospital
Christiana
Newark, DE
Emergency Medicine

24/7 Emergency and Specialty

Pet emergency medicine by BluePearl.

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Conditions treated

Learn which conditions our emergency team can help diagnose and treat, so your pet gets the right care for their needs.

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Success stories

Discover how other pets have overcome their diagnoses with specialized care, giving you hope for your pet’s recovery.

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Call the hospital

Take the next step toward answers and getting the care your pet needs by connecting with our hospital team.

Pet emergencies can be scary – we’re here to help you handle them.

We understand that seeing your pet sick, hurt or in distress can be stressful – especially if you don’t know what’s wrong. Fortunately, our experienced ER clinicians are prepared to take action and help.

Common pet emergencies.

A BluePearl anesthesiology and pain management vet prepares to fix an anesthetic facemask on a yellow lab while a vet tech helps hold the dog on the exam table.

Acting quickly in an emergency may save your pet’s life.

If your pet is experiencing an emergency, you’ll have an entire veterinary team helping them so you can get back to what matters most – spending precious moments together.

  • Accidents, injuries and trauma (hit-by-car, animal attacks, etc.)
  • Bleeding 
  • Bloat (gastric dilatation volvulus, or GDV)
  • Collapse or unresponsiveness
  • Complications from chronic diseases 
  • Difficulty breathing 
  • Straining to urinate
  • Ingestion of medications, poisons or objects 
  • Seizures
  • Vomiting and diarrhea

Our emergency team.

Experience makes all the difference. 

Our emergency team is made up of veterinarians, vet technicians and assistants, and support staff with rigorous training and experience in specialty medicine. The team works hand in hand to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care your pet needs and deserves. Because we’re a multidisciplinary hospital, the team can consult the expertise of other specialty departments, too.

Laura Guliani

VMD

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Passionate about providing high quality care to all patients, Dr. Laura Guliani finds treating minor traumas especially gratifying.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston MA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill MA
Off duty

Dr. Guliani enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends and family. She has two yellow Labrador retrievers.

Jenna Kahn

MBA, VMD

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Jenna Kahn is passionate about pet care and is especially interested in treating kidney injuries and neurologic emergencies.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Florida, Gainesville
Off duty

A self-described foodie, Dr. Kahn also enjoys skiing, traveling, and binging TV shows at home with her two dogs and her cat.

Julie Matsen

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Bachelor of Science, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Christopher Presby

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

After working in human medicine, Dr. Christopher Presby began his journey to become a veterinarian. While in veterinary school, he developed an interest in surgery, working with wildlife and emergency medicine.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg
  • Bachelor of Science, Economics, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Associate of Science, Business Administration, Brookdale Community College, Middletown, NJ
Off duty

Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Presby enjoys tinkering and working on projects in his free time.

Chloe Roberts

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Long Island University, Brookville, NY
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Washington College, Chestertown, MD

Taylor Robinson

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

A dedicated emergency clinician, Dr. Taylor Robinson particularly enjoys treating conditions such as Addison’s disease, lameness and fractures.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Delaware Valley University, Doylestown PA
Off duty

Dr. Robinson enjoys gardening and eventing with her horse. She is married and also has two dogs and two cats.

Laura Roy-Eitner

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Laura Roy-Eitner is the intern coordinator and ER team lead. She especially enjoys treating trauma and endocrine emergencies, and managing patients in shock.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
  • Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Oberlin College, OH
Off duty

Dr. Roy-Eitner enjoys hiking with her dog, a pit bull named Fidget. She also has two litter-mate kittens named Chachi and Cha-Cha. One of her favorite pastimes is baking, but she admits to as many failures as successes.

Mary Joe Tyler

MS, DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Mary Joe Tyler worked as a vet tech before becoming a veterinarian. She finds treating feline urinary obstructions particularly gratifying.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Pittsburgh PA
  • Clinical Rotation, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
  • Master of Science, Biology, Chatham University, Pittsburgh PA
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Delaware, Newark
Off duty

Dr. Tyler has four cats and enjoys hiking, reading, baking and Netflix.

Tiffany Vargas

VMD

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Tiffanny Vargas’ clinical interests include dermatologic conditions and oncology.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • Bachelor of Science, Veterinary and Biomedical Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Off duty

Outside of work, Dr. Vargas loves spending time with her family. She enjoys taking long walks with her six dogs—Devo, Khloe, Stark, Kalli, Barkley and Kiki. She spends her free time gardening or finding new beaches to explore.

Madeline Vind

MLAS, DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Madeline Vind’s clinical interests include neurology, cardiology and treating toxicities.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Referral Associates, Gaithersburg, MD
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
  • Master of Laboratory Animal Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
  • Bachelor of Arts, Zoology, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Off duty

In her free time, Dr. Vind enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, and hiking with her energetic dog.

What to expect.

We know an unexpected trip to the emergency pet hospital can be stressful, and we want you to be prepared so you have one less thing to worry about. Our entire BluePearl team will be with you every step of the way.

Before your visit

  • If possible, call us before arriving so we can discuss your pet’s condition, help you with directions and prepare our team.
  • Collect your pet’s medical records, current medication or any historical information.
  • If your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, bring the substance with you if it’s safe to do so.

During your visit

  • When you arrive, let us know if you need help bringing your pet in from the car, and we’ll be ready to assist you.
  • Our team will perform an initial triage exam on your pet to assess their condition.
  • To stabilize your pet, we may need to administer IV fluids, pain medications, oxygen therapy and sometimes blood or plasma transfusions.
  • Before you leave, you’ll receive discharge instructions and a list of any recommended medications.

After your visit

  • We’ll let your family veterinarian know about your pet’s condition and the treatment they receive at BluePearl. This communication is key in the ongoing management of your pet’s care.
  • You know your pet better than anyone, and you play a crucial role in any follow-up treatment necessary. If you have any concerns about providing care at home (such as giving medication or monitoring your pet’s symptoms), let us know – we’re here for you.

Success stories.

"Thanks to the quick thinking of his veterinary team, the support of a generous donor dog, and the innovative use of autotransfusion, Harley pulled through surgery. Just two weeks later, Harley returned to BluePearl for his post-operative recheck. Tail wagging and spirits high, he was doing great."
Read Harley's story.
“The hard work and dedication of both teams was inspiring,” said Sierra, reflecting on Everest’s care at both hospitals. “No one gave up on him and because of that he thrived and was able to come to his forever home.”
Read Everest's story.
“Everyone at BluePearl was amazing. They were super kind and sweet, and now Suni is right back to his normal self.”
Read Suni's story.
"Over the next few days, it seemed that everything I have known and told people over my 30 years as a vet tech went out the window. Broski was nauseous and not eating and we were all worried there was something very wrong with him. Even after hours, the surgeon responded to my concerns and eased my worries. Our dog is now fully recovered and back to normal. Thank you to Dr. Heintz, Dr. Ferrell and everyone else who assisted!"
Read Broski's story.