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.
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. Heather Chalfant is particularly interested in the emergency presentation of endocrine disorders.
Dr. Chalfant and her family, which includes two daughters, love anything outdoors, but especially biking, swimming, skiing, sledding and gardening.
Dr. Kathleen Kanjer has years of experience working in emergency medicine, critical care and general practice. Her special interests include emergency procedures and critical care cases.
Dr. Kanjer enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, young son and terrier mix, Molly.
Dr. Amanda Makein is particularly interested in radiology and ultrasound testing.
Dr. Makein likes to hike and kayak with her husband and pug, Olive. She also enjoys whitewater rafting, camping and any outdoor activity.
Dr. Christa Regan’s clinical interests include emergency procedures, toxicology, orthopedics and trauma cases.
In her free time, Dr. Regan enjoys kayaking, camping, going to the theatre, knitting and craft cocktails. She and her husband share a son, three dogs and two sphynx cats.
Dr. Hannah van Bergen’s clinical interests include emergency and critical care medicine, at-home euthanasia and maxillofacial trauma.
In her free time, Dr. van Bergen enjoys crocheting, knitting, reading a good book and going to music festivals and concerts. She also loves spending time with friends, family and her dog and cat.
Dr. Alexis Zallas is particularly interested in critical care cases, such as:
Passionate about her Greek heritage, Dr. Zallas enjoys traveling to Greece with her husband, cooking and Greek dancing.
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.