Conditions treated
Learn which conditions our emergency team can help diagnose and treat, so your pet gets the right care for their needs.
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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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.
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.
When every second counts, true compassion makes all the difference. Read how a swift, specialized response turned a crisis into Harley’s second chance.
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.
Dr. Brennan Goodman enjoys assisting clients in their time of need, helping them navigate difficult and urgent decisions in the emergency setting and ultimately finding the best steps forward for their animal companions.
Dr. Goodman enjoys cooking, caring for indoor plants, playing golf and pickleball, architecture, and interior and automotive design. He stays active in his community with yoga classes and serving on the Cedar Rapids Public Art Committee.
Dr. Janelle Karau loves emergency medicine because every day is different. She welcomes the opportunity to continuously enhance her knowledge and skills, which ultimately allows her to offer the very best medical and surgical care to her patients.
Dr. Karau enjoys spending family time with her husband, son, dog and three cats. Her hobbies include cooking and baking, gardening and yoga.
Dr. Madison Reed enjoys emergency medicine for its dynamic environment, continual learning opportunities and collaborative approach to patient care. Her clinical interests include trauma management, transfusion medicine and feline lower urinary tract disease. She is dedicated to providing compassionate care and helping clients feel informed and supported during some of their pets’ most challenging moments.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Reed enjoys traveling, exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, spending time with her fiancé and pets and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones during football season.
Dr. Robert Schmidt finds the diverse caseload of emergency medicine exciting and enjoys that you never know what each day will bring.
Dr. Schmidt and his girlfriend, who is also a veterinarian, have a dog and a cat together. They enjoy biking, running and kayaking
Dr. Grace Zhang’s clinical interests include preventive and palliative care.
In her free time, Dr. Zhang enjoys traveling, trying new eateries and spending time with her husband and their dogs, Shadow and Dori.
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.
During an emergency, every second counts. If your pet is experiencing an emergency, call us so we can talk you through their situation and be with you.
Our goal is always for your pet to have the best chance at a complete recovery so they can return home with you, happy and healthy.