AVCC’s 24-Hour Emergency and Critical Care Team Guides Tito From Crisis to Recovery
“We were not sure he was going to make it,” recalls Trixie Richter of her dog Tito. Just a few days after major abdominal surgery at a local veterinary practice, Tito, a sweet 13-year-old chihuahua and terrier mix, was clearly not well.
“He had these fainting episodes. It happened on a Sunday when my primary veterinarian was closed,” she adds. So, Trixie called Advanced Veterinary Care Center’s 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. “When I arrived, they were ready for me. They brought Tito right in and went into action.”
Tito was diagnosed with acute kidney injury and pancreatitis. He also had fluid between his lungs and chest, a low platelet count and other serious medical issues. “He was really not doing well,” says Trixie.
Tito spent a week in intensive care at AVCC, led by Board Certified Emergency and Critical Care Specialist, Dr. Brooke Newmans. With only about 1,000 emergency and critical care specialists in veterinary medicine around the world, Dr. Newmans joins an elite group of doctors who have undergone extensive training beyond their veterinary degree to earn this distinction.
“I didn’t know doctors like her exist,” adds Trixie. “We had long conversations start to finish. She was so thorough. I didn’t feel rushed at all. I haven’t even had that with human doctors. She talked to me in a way that I could understand. The whole staff was so incredible and really smart. You can tell they really love animals and they treated Tito like their own.”
“I would visit 3 times a day and the staff would all welcome me,” adds Trixie. “That made all the difference; their open door policy. There were many points when I left for the night and I had my speech with Tito telling him, I hope I see him again. It was the hardest thing to do, but I knew it was the best scenario being surrounded by these angels at AVCC.”
After spending a week with AVCC’s 24-hour critical care team, Tito was recovering and ready to go home in time to celebrate his 13th birthday!
Today, Tito is doing well and enjoys basking in the sun and going on walks in his stroller with Trixie, who is so grateful she found Advanced Veterinary Care Center in her time of need. “I can’t imagine going through what I went through, at any other place,” she adds. “If I hadn’t brought Tito in to AVCC, he wouldn’t have made it.”
About Board Certified Emergency and Critical Care Specialists:
(courtesy of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care)
Veterinarians who are board-certified by the ACVECC have undergone extensive training beyond their veterinary degree. This training includes several years of specialized residency in emergency and critical care followed by a rigorous examination process. This certification signifies these veterinarians have mastered the knowledge and skills necessary to treat animals in the most urgent and critical conditions. When a veterinarian has achieved board certification in the ACVECC, they are called Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC).
ACVECC Diplomates are equipped to manage a wide range of emergency and critically ill patients, including severe trauma, acute illnesses, respiratory distress, cardiovascular emergencies, and complex surgical cases. They are trained to use advanced diagnostic tools and life-saving techniques, such as mechanical ventilation, blood transfusions, and intensive care monitoring. These specialists often work in animal emergency hospitals or intensive care units where they are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any situation that threatens an animal’s life.
About Advanced Veterinary Care Center
South Florida’s Premier Veterinary Emergency Hospital
We Have a Fully Staffed Veterinary Emergency Hospital
We have the largest team of veterinary emergency doctors and nurses in South Florida. Our emergency doctors are internship trained and have years of experience in emergency medicine. Every person on our ER team is RECOVER certified (basic and advanced life support/CPR training).
A Collaborative Approach to Veterinary Care
Our emergency doctors are supported 24/7 by our team of board-certified veterinary specialists. We work as a team to provide the best possible outcomes for pets and their people. Great veterinary medical care is a team sport – our collaborative approach and the quality of our team give patients the best chances for the best possible outcomes. We have earned a reputation for handling the most challenging cases because of our team and our approach.
Board Certification. It Matters!
Board certification in an accredited veterinary specialty is the only accepted standard for expertise in veterinary medicine. Our experts are all board certified in their specialties and they have collectively published over 30 peer-reviewed publications in veterinary medical journals.
We Have a State-Of-The-Art Facility
Including a full in-house lab, canine and feline blood products, a brand new 32-slice Fuji CT unit, surgical suites, minimally invasive surgical equipment, flexible and rigid endoscopy, mechanical ventilator, blood products and all equipment and services necessary for state-of-the-art care.
Centrally Located, Easily Accessible, and Worth the Drive.
We are 20 minutes from most of Broward County and 45-60 minutes from much of Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties.
We are Privately Owned and Operated.
The owners of AVCC are full-time veterinarians and active members of our community.
Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Davie (Broward County) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us anytime at 954-500-8387 or visit us online here.