Emergency Veterinary Medicine by BluePearl Austin TX

BluePearl Pet Hospital
Austin, TX
Emergency Medicine

24/7 Emergency and Specialty

Pet emergency medicine by BluePearl.

A BluePearl urgent care vet hugs a grey and white dog on an exam table.

Conditions treated

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

A BluePearl emergency vet tech holds a grey cat in her arms while looking at a monitor.

Success stories

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

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.

Austin Byrd

DVM
On the job

Dr. Austin Byrd is particularly interested in surgery, orthopedics (specifically joint replacement), portosystemic shunts and neurologic disorders.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Stone Oak, TX
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University, Amarillo
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Off duty

Born and raised in Claude, Texas, to two public educators, Dr. Byrd is the oldest of three boys. He has two dogs: a Golden retriever named Birdie, and Daisy, a dachshund mix he’s shared countless adventures with since he was nine.

Publications and articles

Cindy Geier

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Geier enjoys the variety of cases and constant learning opportunities that emergency medicine provides. Her surgical background lends to some of her special clinical interests, including emergency surgeries and wound care and repairs, while her time in emergency medicine has led to additional interests such as managing urethral obstructions, treating snake envenomation and managing anaphylaxis.

Dr. Geier finds it especially rewarding to make a positive difference in the lives of both her patients and their owners during stressful situations.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Texas A&M University, College Station
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Atlanta, GA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station
Off duty

In her free time, Dr. Geier enjoys spending time with her husband, including any sports or outdoor activities (they are both very competitive), with their most recent undertaking being rollerblading. She also loves to travel to visit national parks, historic sites, baseball stadiums and family. She has an additional special love for cruises.

Dr. Geier is a huge baseball fan and lifelong Texas Rangers fan, even having nearly completed her goal of visiting all of the MLB stadiums. When she completes that, she will move on to seeing the Rangers play in every stadium. She and her husband have a dog, a pittie named Foster, and two cats, Fenix and Feebee, who all work hard to keep their lives at home very exciting.

Danielle Hein

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Danielle Hein enjoys the unpredictability of emergency medicine because there is always something new and exciting to learn. She grew up milking goats and taking care of farm animals on Long Island, which led her to want to be a farm veterinarian, but she quickly realized that her passion lies in emergency medicine and stabilizing critical patients.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Molly Jones

MS, DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Molly Jones has experience treating emergent cases from vomiting and diarrhea to multi-trauma stabilization and surgeries like laceration repairs, urethral obstructions, splenectomies, foreign body removal, C-sections, pyometra (uterine infections) and GDV/bloat.

Education
  • Clinical Rotation, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
  • Master of Science, Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg
  • Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, University of Mississippi, Oxford
Off duty

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Jones loves reading, finding new recipes to try, gardening, walking, running and spending time with her husband and their 4 dogs, Heidi, Margot, Poutine and Jackie.

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.