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. Heather Chalfant is particularly interested in the emergency presentation of endocrine disorders.
Dr. Chalfant and her family, which includes two daughters, love anything outdoors, but especially biking, swimming, skiing, sledding and gardening.
Dr. Ariana Ferraro is passionate about delivering life-saving care to pets. She is particularly interested in treating cases of toxin ingestion, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
Dr. Ferraro enjoys skiing, hiking and spending time with her dog, Rio, and her cat, Ramona.
Dr. Kristina Foyo’s clinical interests include trauma, shock, immune-mediated disorders and toxicity cases.
Dr. Foyo and her husband enjoy hiking, rocking climbing and running Spartan races. They have three dachshunds, Fred, Ethel and Louie, and a bearded dragon.
Dr. Abby Gilman is a RECOVER and Fear Free certified veterinarian who is passionate about delivering excellent medical care for pets. She is particularly interested in feline medicine, including urethral obstructions, trauma and wound management.
In her free time, Dr. Gilman likes to cook and bake with her fiancée and play with their two cats, Nora and Daisy.
Dr. Goldstein has a special interest in emergency treatment of endocrine diseases, toxins and feline medicine.
Dr. Goldstein enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and spending time with her family and friends, including her four cats.
Dr. Kathleen Kanjer has years of experience working in emergency medicine, critical care and general practice. Her special interests include emergency procedures and critical care cases.
Dr. Kanjer enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, young son and terrier mix, Molly.
Dr. Amanda Makein is particularly interested in radiology and ultrasound testing.
Dr. Makein likes to hike and kayak with her husband and pug, Olive. She also enjoys whitewater rafting, camping and any outdoor activity.
Dr. Christa Regan’s clinical interests include emergency procedures, toxicology, orthopedics and trauma cases.
In her free time, Dr. Regan enjoys kayaking, camping, going to the theatre, knitting and craft cocktails. She and her husband share a son, three dogs and two sphynx cats.
Some or Dr. Alexis Zallas’ favorites include internal medicine cases like diabetes or Addison’s disease, oncologic emergencies such as hemangiosarcoma, and surgical emergencies like gastric dilatation volvulus and laceration repairs. She also enjoys treating clotting disorders and pericardial effusion.
Passionate about her Greek heritage, Dr. Zallas has been to Greece multiple times. She actively participates in Greek events in the Boston community and loves cooking with her mother while listening to Greek music. She also participates in 18th century historical interpretation.
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.