Emergency Veterinary Medicine by BluePearl Oak Creek WI

BluePearl Pet Hospital
Oak Creek, WI
Emergency Medicine

Emergency and Specialty
*Hours subject to change; Please call ahead*
Emergency:
Mon: 12 am-8 pm
Tue-Sun: 24 hours
Specialty (by appointment):
Tue-Wed: 10 am-7 pm
Diagnostic imaging (by appointment):
Mon-Fri: 8 am-4 pm
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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.

Justine Finerty

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Brittany Ho

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Brittany Ho’s passion to constantly learn and grow in veterinary excellence has led her all the way to Wisconsin from California to practice emergency medicine. Along with having a passion for patient care & advocacy, Dr. Ho remains steady in a crisis and provides needed support to those around her. She enjoys working closely with families to create the best care plan for their pets and always appreciates hearing about how they are doing after their visit.

While learning from her patients & educating their families, Dr. Ho strives to provide the gold standard of care to make a difference in their lives.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
Off duty

Dr. Ho enjoys spending time with her fiancé, her two young cats, and friends, exploring new places to eat, and going to the gym.

Elisabeth Mulvany

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Elisabeth Mulvany enjoys supporting southeastern Wisconsin with high-quality veterinary emergency care.

Education
  • Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Glendale, WI
  • Internship, Emergency & Critical Care and Internal Medicine, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, TX
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Affiliated Animal Care, Chesapeake, VA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville
Off duty

In her spare time, Dr. Elisabeth enjoys traveling to visit family and spending time spoiling her fur-kids; an English Mastiff, two French Bulldogs, one tri-pawed pit bull, one pittie mix, three Sphynx cats, and… a partridge in a pear tree.

Liz Olson

DVM
On the job

Dr. Liz Olson’s clinical interests include emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery. She treats a variety of cases, including acute kidney injury, kidney failure, diabetes, liver and gastrointestinal diseases, Addison’s disease, heart failure, toxicities and respiratory distress. As a skilled emergency clinician, she performs foreign body surgery, amputation, laceration repair, enucleation, cystotomy, urinary unblocking and feeding tube placement.

Dr. Olson has training and experience performing global FAST ultrasounds.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Nikki Shinde

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center, Waukesha
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology and Organic & Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin, Superior

Sarah Sylla

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Sarah Sylla has several years of experience in private practice, high volume practices and emergency medicine.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Off duty

In her free time, Dr. Sylla enjoys traveling, making cake pops, relaxing with her dog (Kaiser) and participating in aerial arts.

Jeanne Thompson

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Jeanne Thompson’s areas of interest include emergency surgery and laceration repair.

Education
  • Internship, Emergency and Critical Care, Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, Glendale, WI
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
  • Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Syracuse University, NY
Off duty

Dr. Thompson enjoys cooking, hiking with her rescue dog Mal, consuming science fiction, trying new cuisines and traveling.

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.