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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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.
Before joining BluePearl, Dr. Aarstad worked in Arizona for several years as medical director of an emergency animal hospital and as a primary care veterinarian.
Dr. Aarstad enjoys spending time with his family and his dog, Lightning. His hobbies include hiking, camping, bird watching, hunting, fishing and working on his house.
Dr. Allison Duquaine loves the variability of emergency medicine and particularly enjoys treating urinary obstructions.
Dr. Duquaine has two dogs and one cat that keep her hands full and her vacuum busy. She enjoys spending time reading books, crafting and traveling with her husband.
Dr. Mary Gardner provides compassionate care for pets with urgent medical needs. She transitioned to emergency medicine around four years ago after spending over five years in general practice and has found her home treating the emergent needs of the pets in the greater KC area.
Outside of work, Dr. Gardner enjoys spending time outside, reading and cheering on her favorite sports teams: the Chiefs, Current, Royals and Sporting. She has two girls at home who keep her busy with their many sports and extracurriculars. She also loves spending time with her cat, recently rescued dog and brand new snake.
Dr. Kim Gugler is excited by all aspects of emergency medicine but especially enjoys caring for trauma and toxicology patients. She is passionate about educating owners to make the best possible decisions for their pet and their families.
Dr. Gugler is always eager to enjoy the outdoors with her husband and son. She frequently spends weekends camping, hiking and playing in the dirt in her vegetable garden. She loves watching her plants grow and then sharing the resulting salsa and spaghetti sauce.
Dr. Ashton Harlan discovered his passion for veterinary medicine at a young age following the loss of his beloved Great Dane. This formative experience inspired a lifelong dedication to animal health and welfare, education and hands-on clinical practice. His clinical interests include managing hemoabdomens, stabilizing critically ill patients and treating ocular emergencies.
Dr. Meghan McManus is passionate about providing high-quality care for animals and educating owners, enabling them to make informed decisions for their family. Her clinical interests include:
She is excited to join BluePearl and provide individualized emergency care for your pets!
Dr. McManus enjoys spending time with her two cats (Dani and Brutus), her horse (Dutch) and her husband. You can usually find her tending to her flowers, cooking, shopping and spending time with family.
Dr. Odle enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.
When not at the hospital, Dr. Odle enjoys the outdoor life.
Dr. Karissa Severud finds orthopedic diseases and internal medicine conditions the most gratifying to treat. She is interested in exotic and zoo animal medicine and enjoys discussing conservation and fun facts about the different species she has treated.
Dr. Severud has three dogs that she refers to as “the girls.” She also has a cat and a horse. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their young son. In her spare time, she enjoys organizing and decorating her house, being outside and running half marathons.
Dr. Kaitlynn Solberg is drawn to emergency medicine because of its fast-paced environment and unpredictability. Because every day brings something new, she stays engaged and constantly learning. Dr. Solberg values the opportunity to build trust with pet owners, even in a short amount of time. She strives to provide comfort and reassurance during stressful situations, helping owners feel confident that their pet is in good hands.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Solberg enjoys reading, spending time with her golden retriever named Oakley and staying active through lifting and Pilates. In the fall, you can usually find her watching football, cheering on UNI, Iowa State and the Green Bay Packers.
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.