BluePearl Pet Hospital
Olympia, WA
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 tech examines a dog and is delighted

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.

Amy Eilbeck

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Bachelor of Science, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA
Off duty

Dr. Eilbeck has a one-eyed horse named Jack, a border collie named Myna, the hairiest large dog who wants to be small named Lulu and two cats named Bea and Prentice. She lives in Olympia for most of the year and in the mountains in the winter with her daughter.

Adam McDougall

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Washington State University, Pullman
  • Associate of Science, Veterinary Technology, Pierce College, Tacoma, WA

George Pirie

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Georgia, Athens

Milica Radovanovic

MA, DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, New York, NY
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus, NJ
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
  • Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Bachelor of Science, Biological Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Gurmukh Thandi

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Gurmukh Thandi’s clinical interests include surgery, endoscopic foreign body removal, and emergency and urgent care. 

Education
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Off duty

Dr. Thandi is an avid gymgoer who loves playing basketball and cheering on the LA Lakers and Seattle Seahawks. He and his wife, who is also a veterinarian, have an American Bully, aka the sweetest boy ever.

Shannon Tyler

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Shannon Tyler’s clinical interests include preventative medicine, heartworm disease, soft tissue surgery and anything feline related.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
  • Bachelor of Science, Columbus State University, GA

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.