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. Rebecca Bernstein is particularly interested in toxicology cases, fluid resuscitation of trauma patients, and emergency anesthesia.
Dr. Bernstein’s hobbies include interior decorating, home remodeling, Bikram Yoga and anything food-related. She and her husband have a great Dane named Humboldt, and all three are regular volunteers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as part of their pet therapy program.
Dr. Andrea Clause is part of our emergency medicine training program for clinicians.
Dr. Clause enjoys cooking new recipes, hiking and spending time with family and friends. She and her partner have a tuxedo cat named Toby.
Dr. Lindsay Evans is particularly interested in treating ocular emergencies, toxin ingestions and urinary obstructions.
Originally from the suburbs of New York City, Dr. Evans enjoys baking, traveling and long trail walks with her partner and his dog, Zoey. She lives in Philadelphia with her beloved tuxedo cat, Oliver.
Dr. Guidos is originally from Bucks County and grew up in the area. She has three long cats, a ragdoll and 2 domestic long hairs. In her free time, she likes to paddle board, attend pilates classes and swim. She enjoys spending time with her husband, going on bike rides and walking on nature trails.
Dr. Ariana Lopez particularly enjoys feline medicine, ocular emergencies and treating toxicities.
Dr. Lopez has many hobbies, including long-distance running, cinema and travel. She has two rescue black cats named Darwin and Dharma.
Dr. Megan Mackalonis’ clinical interests include pain management, trauma, behavior, and exotic companion animal medicine.
Dr. Mackalonis shares her home with a snuggly dachshund named Darby and a curmudgeonly Chihuahua named Taco along with a few pocket pets. She enjoys hiking and painting, and she sings in a choir.
Dr. Alison Mariano is particularly interested in wound care, fluid resuscitation and treating toxin ingestions.
Dr. Mariano’s animal clan includes three cats (Sparrow, Wren and Finch) as well as a miniature Australian shepherd named Goose. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking and exploring the Philadelphia restaurant scene.
Dr. Anastasiya Olevska’s particular interests include behavior, dermatology and shock and fluid resuscitation.
Dr. Olevska enjoys running, hiking, exploring local breweries, and watching TV with her dog.
Dr. Karen Palazzini’s areas of special interest include trauma and wound care.
Dr. Palazzini enjoys theater, swimming and spending time with her family, including pets Tino, Tess and Linus.
Dr. Rosanna Scali particularly enjoys wound care and treating urinary obstructions.
Dr. Scali’s greatest adventures include white water rafting down the Zambezi River, bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge, and skydiving. She has a passion for working out, weight training, nutrition, and spending time at the beach. She loves spending time with her daughter and cuddling up with her dogs, Millie Dillie and Lilly Bean, and her cats, Fluffernutter and dashing sphynx Heartthrob Rob.
Dr. Zimmerman loves cats and currently has two beautiful boys (Fezik and Zucchini). She enjoys hanging out with her coworkers, reading, hiking, and collecting antique salt and pepper shakers.
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.