BluePearl Pet Hospital
Renton
Tukwila, 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 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.

Andrew Allison

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Andrew Allison’s particular interests include emergency surgery and initial treatment/stabilization of internal medicine cases, particularly immune-mediated disease and diabetic ketoacidosis.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Seattle Veterinary Specialists, WA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames
Off duty

Dr. Allison enjoys playing soccer, mountain biking, skiing, standup paddle boarding, kayaking, and travel. He also likes taking his two pit bull mixes, Leo and Lilah, and Doberman Trice, camping, hiking, and running.

Shannon Clancey

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Shannon Clancey’s special interests include emergency surgery, neurologic emergencies and critical care medicine.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
  • Bachelor of Science, Equine Science & Management, University of Kentucky, Lexington
Off duty

Dr. Clancey enjoys spending time with her partner, hiking, exploring new areas and playing fetch with her cat, Basil.

Samantha Lawton

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Samantha Lawton is passionate about connecting with clients during stressful situations and helping them care for their pets. She is especially interested in treating toxicity and trauma cases.

Education
  • Internship, Large Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Global Health, University of Toronto, ON
Off duty

Dr. Lawton enjoys hiking, camping, mountain biking and occasionally river rafting with her partner and two dogs: Rowan and Ginny. She also enjoys eating and drinking around the world.

Casie Lee

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Casie Lee is particularly interested in surgery, emergency and critical care medicine, shelter and disaster medicine and exotic and small ruminant animal care.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Pet Emergency & Specialty Center, La Mesa, CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Bachelor of Science, Molecular Environmental Biology, University of California, Berkeley

Courtney McGinness

DVM, MPH

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Courtney McGinness is passionate about connecting with clients in stressful situations and providing the best care for their loved ones. She is particularly interested in the workup and treatment of endocrine emergencies and toxicities.

Education
  • Master of Public Health, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
  • Bachelor of Arts, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Off duty

Dr. McGinness enjoys hiking, camping, biking and spending time with her partner and her sassy husky dog.

Gabriel Ng

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Gabriel Ng loves all aspects of emergency medicine especially surgeries.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, East Bay Veterinary Specialists and Emergency, Walnut Creek CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, Irvine
Off duty

Dr. Ng and her husband love climbing, hiking, yoga, eating and traveling. They have four furry family members: Korra, Kala, Macklemore and Tuna.

Kierstyn Payne

DVM
On the job

Dr. Kierstyn Payne’s professional interests include emergency surgery, sepsis and endocrine emergencies.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center, Waukesha
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Off duty

Dr. Payne enjoys spending her free time traveling, reading and cooking/baking. Originally from Wisconsin, she enjoys watching football and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Dr. Payne has two pets – a sassy, long-haired calico cat and a German shorthaired pointer.

Hannah Poole

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations

On the job

Dr. Hannah Poole particularly enjoys treating sepsis, trauma and coagulation disorders.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Seattle Veterinary Specialists-BluePearl, Kirkland WA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville
Off duty

Dr. Poole travels at every opportunity. She also likes hiking and exploring Seattle with her retired racing greyhound Braleigh.

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.