Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital

1. What is the role of a veterinarian?
The role of a Newport Beach Veterinarian is to safeguard the physical condition and wellbeing of animals and to help owners and all humans understand/care for them. Veterinarians are medical professionals who will diagnose and control animal diseases, treat sick/injured animals.

A Newport Beach Veterinarian will examine animals to diagnose their health problems. They will also perform surgeries, take x-rays when necessary, treat injuries/wounds, vaccinate, and will provide owners with a diagnosis, treatment to follow and prescribe medication for their pets.

If your pet went through trauma or an incident that you might consider serious or alarming. Do not hesitate and take your pet to a Newport Beach emergency vet. Check if you see any of the following signs: unconsciousness, disoriented, pale color, unable to stand, difficulty or stop breathing, open wounds, possible broken bones or injury, seizures, bleeding (From anywhere), possible poisoning or ingested anything toxic, vomiting, inability to pass urine or diarrhea for over an hour, not eating, bloating, extreme pain, whining or shaking, swollen abdomen, if in labored breathing or unable to deliver, or just follow your gut and call us immediately if you think something is wrong with your pet.

You can always call us if you need a Newport Beach emergency vet. Our Clinic offers 24/7 emergency services. We know that accidents and emergencies can be unpredictable, and we provide emergency care during non-business hours, 6 PM – 8 AM, Monday through Friday.

A Newport Beach animal doctor is called a veterinarian, a veterinary surgeon, veterinary physician or just a Vet. All our vets are professionals who practice veterinary medicine by curing/treating animal injuries, diseases and/or disorders.

In brief, a Newport Beach animal doctor, also known as a Veterinary or a Vet is a medical professional who will diagnose, treat, and care for animals. They will explain to pet owners the condition their pets are and will provide the care and prescribe the medication the pet needs.