11.5 year old Nero was seen by his primary care vet and VREC for a neck cyst. Although drained several times, the cyst would return with more volume than last. Before presenting to VREC, Nero began experiencing breathing concerns and vomiting. Worried the cyst was pressing on his airways, his family brought him in for […]
Piper, Peanut & Cupcake M.
Piper, Peanut, and Cupcake were rushed to VREC for signs of smoke inhalation after being trapped in a house fire. Our clinician recommended oxygen therapy and in-house monitoring for several days. Aside from smoke inhalation, we’re happy to report none suffered any other injuries. Once qualified for the Angel Fund, the cats were placed in […]
Zeus C.
Pitbull mix Zeus was recently evaluated by the Emergency team for lethargy, inappetence, and vomiting. Our Internal Medicine team stepped in and performed an abdominal ultrasound which concluded with the recommendation of an exploratory surgery to investigate a foreign object in the stomach/small intestines. Once Zeus qualified for the Angel Fund, our Surgery team took […]
Rusty V.
Our newest Angel Fund recipient is Rusty the cat! Rusty’s parents noticed he was straining to urinate in the litter box and brought him right in for evaluation. Our doctors performed an exam and diagnosed him with feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) as well as having a renal obstruction. Urinary problems can make a […]
2021 Technician of the Year Awards
Clarks Summit, PA – Each October, veterinary clinics across the country celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week to thank vet techs for the work they do to provide pets the care they need. Every year VREC makes sure to appreciate our technicians and assistants for their daily and ongoing contributions to the facility. In addition to […]
Max P.
Seven-year-old Max presented as a blocked cat earlier in the month. He was successfully unblocked and sent home, only to re-present a few days later. This time Max was experiencing a swollen belly and lack of urination. A quick diagnostic scan revealed evidence of a peritoneal effusion, an excessive amount of fluid in the abdominal […]
Angel F.
Angel, a 16-week-old puppy was seen and treated by our surgery staff for a portosystemic liver shunt. What is a liver shunt? In a normal pet, blood that exits the intestines, spleen, and pancreas enters the portal vein. This vein takes blood to the liver, where the liver metabolizes and detoxifies. Shunt vessels are abnormal […]
Levi M.
Orange lady Levi presented to VREC after her owners noticed a section of tail had become degloved. Degloving occurs when layers of skin rip from he underlying muscle, tissue or bone. Otherwise a happy, healthy cat, tail amputation surgery was an ideal solution. Once qualified for the Angel Fund, Levi was transferred from the emergency […]
Other Emergency Facilities in Our Area
If you are in need of emergency assistance when VREC is unable to accept patients, please consider contacting one of the following facilities. Each is operating with their own hours and policies. Please reach out for more information. Animal Emergency Center, Watsontown 570-742-7400 Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital, Stroudsburg 570-424-6773 Creature Comforts Veterinary Service, Saylorsburg 570-992-0400 […]
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