BluePearl Pet Hospital
Katy, TX
Emergency Medicine

24/7 Emergency and Specialty

Pet emergency medicine by BluePearl.

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.

A vet specialist holds a small grey puppy wearing a cone on an exam table.

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.

Kimberly A. Christy

VMD

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Cindy Geier

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

Education
  • Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Texas A&M University, College Station
  • 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

A fan of all sports, especially baseball, Dr. Geier’s favorite team is the Texas Rangers. Her goal is to visit all major league baseball stadiums; she’s almost there.

Obaid Ullah

DVM, MPH

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Obaid Ullah has a particular interest in cardiovascular and renal disease.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists, Bohemia NY
  • Master of Philosophy, Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Off duty

Dr. Ullah loves spending time with his wife, who has a PhD in molecular biology, and his son and daughter. The family enjoys traveling both within the United States and abroad.

Michael Villanueva

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Michael Villanueva remembers when his family dog was hit by a car; he was six years old. The veterinarian made such an impression on him that he decided to become a veterinarian. He worked at a local primary care veterinary clinic in high school and for six years as an emergency and intensive care unit technician at the veterinary hospital at Texas A&M University, an experience that set him on the path to becoming an emergency clinician. He is particularly interested in toxicity and trauma cases.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, North Houston Veterinary Specialists, Spring, TX
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station
Off duty

Dr. Villanueva spends his free time with his wife and son doing anything that keeps his son busy. The family has three pets: a dachshund named Skeeter and two cats, Nemo and Belle.

Jack Ying

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Jack Ying loves the challenge and rewards of emergency medicine, especially surgical procedures like GDVs, intestinal blockages, urinary blockages and wound repair.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
Off duty

Dr. Ying, his wife and son enjoy watching movies, cooking and eating, swimming and going to the beach. They have four pets: rescued bloodhound mix Cooper, yorkie mix Ainsley, husky/retriever mix Bailey, and cat Bubba.

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.