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. Destinee Gardiner is particularly interested in sepsis, CPR and urinary obstructions.
Dr. Gardiner’s husband is an ECC resident, and together they have three dogs and a cat. Her hobbies include painting, hiking, video games, salsa dancing, weightlifting and martial arts (jiu-jitsu).
With his master’s degree in biology, Dr. Miguel Isaac Martinez taught high school science for a year before vet school. He finds it gratifying to be able to work in emergency and critical care because he is able to assist families and their pets during some of the most difficult times.
Dr. Martinez volunteers his time with community outreach and youth mentoring. An outdoor lover, he enjoys the beach, mountain biking and attending sporting events. He also likes to cook.
Dr. Kari Obermeyer has over 15 years of experience as an emergency clinician in 24-hour hospitals. Her special interests include trauma cases, wound repair and management, emergency surgery and feline urethral obstruction.
Dr. Obermeyer has two dogs and five cats. Her hobbies include long distance cycling and the Ironman triathlon.
Dr. Jessica Russell is a doctor in our emergency service. She particularly enjoys treating wounds and severe skin injuries, thoracic trauma/pneumothorax and acute abdomens.
Dr. Russell likes hiking with her dogs, even the blind great Dane. Other favorite pastimes include outdoor activities, especially surfing and snowboarding.
Dr. Pamela Vega Pérez enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine, especially wound care and emergency surgeries.
A native Puerto Rican, Dr. Vega Pérez enjoys outdoor activities like going to the beach, hiking and running. She likes staying fit with yoga and kickboxing.
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.