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The Brodhead Veterinary Medical Center has emergency care available for our clients. We provide Large Animal Emergency service 24/7. Companion Animal Emergency service is during normal business hours with an on-call doctor from 5-8 pm M-F. Please try to call ahead with all emergencies to allow us to be better prepared for your arrival.
COMPANION ANIMALS URGENT CARE
Urgent Care Conditions Seen at Brodhead Vets during normal business hours:
- Vomitting or diarrhea
- Lethargy or anorexia (not eating)
- Seizures
- Limping
- Itching, facial swelling, or allergic reaction
- Blood in urine or stool
- Presence of mass or lump
- Bleeding or wounds
- Ingestion of toxic substances (chocolate, sugar-free gum, mouse poison, etc)
- Eye discharge
- Coughing or sneezing
- Pain or discomfort
- Male Cats straining or not producing urine (Must be seen ASAP)
- Broken Bones
- Difficulty Breathing
Emergency Conditions For an Emergency Clinic after business hours:
- Hit by car
- Difficulty breathing
- Male cats straining or not producing urine
- Collapse or disorientation
- Severe animal attack
- Significant bleeding
- Seizures
- Broken Bones
- C-sections
For Companion Animal Emergency Assistance outside of our normal office hours, or after 8pm on weekdays, please contact:
Madison Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care
2704 Royal Avenue,
Madison, WI 53713
608-274-7772
COMPANION ANIMALS
Orthopedics – We offer diagnosis and repair of many orthopedic problems, including Fractures, Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Femoral Head Ostectomies, and Patellar Luxation Repair
Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT) – Veterinary spinal manipulation therapy is similar to chiropractic in humans and can help with many conditions, especially back pain and neurologic problems.
Massage and Rehabilitation Therapy – We provide rehab for our orthopedic cases, in addition to treating conditions like arthritis, chronic pain, and neurologic conditions that cause decreased mobility.
Ultrasound – Is she pregnant? Is there something in his bladder? We can help! We can ultrasound for pregnancy after 25 days from breeding and can assess bladder tumors and polycystic kidney diseases as well.
Digital Radiology – OFA X-RAY- Hip dysplasia is unfortunately common in large breed companion dogs. OFA screening is a great test to use prior to considering breeding your dog to help reduce the frequency of this disease.
Dentistry with Digital Radiology – Regular dental care can help keep your pet healthy longer and his breath fresher!
Micro-Chipping – We use AKC Reunite chips as a way to help reunite you with your pet should he or she get lost. The microchip identification system is used nationwide and most, if not all, humane societies and animal control facilities have a scanner on hand to check for a chip! For more info about AKC chips, visit their website at akcreunite.org.
Referral Specialties – We offer referrals for specialized cases to clinics in Madison and Rockford if needed. We can also have surgical and ultrasonic veterinary specialists come to our clinic.
Full In-Clinic Laboratory – Our in-house laboratory allows us to make well-informed decisions on your pet’s health rapidly. It includes chemistry, complete blood count, electrolytes, thyroid testing, urinalysis, fecal exams, FeLV/FIV, parvo, heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlichia canis, and anaplasmosis!
Licensed/Certified Technicians – Come meet our certified technicians! They are great at answering questions, running the laboratory, and assisting in surgery!
Boarding – Indoor Runs, Outdoor Runs, Separate Dog & Cat Facilities
Cremation – We offer both private cremations and crematory disposal. We realize this is a difficult decision during an even more difficult time. We also have options for ceramic and ink paw prints If we can be of any service during this emotional time, know that we are only a phone call away.
Laser Surgery – Our laser surgery unit reduces bleeding and pain during surgery.
Therapeutic Laser – Our class IV laser helps decrease inflammation and pain, which will lead to a decreased healing time.
TTA Surgery – A specialty surgical procedure completed by one of our own doctors to help dogs that have torn a cruciate ligament.
EXOTIC
Avian Genetic Sexing – We offer genetic sexing of companion birds through Avian Biotech. We can use either a blood sample or a few freshly plucked feathers.
Therapeutic Laser – Our class IV laser helps decrease inflammation and pain. It can also decrease healing time.
BOVINE
Reproductive Services – Our doctors are proficient in manual palpation and ultrasonography. We can develop a specific breeding program to maximize your herd’s pregnancy rate.
Custom Designed Herd Health Programs – Vaccination, deworming, fertility exams, nutrition, mastitis control, etc. We will work with your needs to develop a specific strategy perfect for your herd.
Haul-In Facilities – BRING YOUR CATTLE TO US AND SAVE A FARM CALL FEE! Our haul-in facility offers safe and efficient handling of cattle for examinations, castrations, dehorning, vaccinating, implanting, and deworming.
Digital Scale – Our digital scale offers accurate weights from 10 to 2000 pounds. The scale allows for accurate dosage of antibiotics and deworming.
EQUINE
Reproductive Services – Can she be bred? Is she cycling yet? Is she pregnant? Does she have twins? Is it a boy or a girl? Our doctors can answer these questions for you! The ultrasound machine is anxiously waiting for the next mare.
Artificial Insemination – Our doctors will follow your mare’s cycle via ultrasound to determine when semen should be ordered and will return when the semen arrives to inseminate your mare.
Ultrasound – Think you have a torn/bowed tendon? Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!? Better call BVMC instead!
Wellness Program – Deworming schedule, vaccination schedule, pasture use, geriatric concerns, and diet questions are just a few areas BVMC can work with you and your herd.
Haul-In Facilities – SAVE THE COST OF A FARM CALL…BRING YOUR HORSE TO BVMC! Our equine stocks keeps you, your horse, and our doctors safe during examination, dental floating, ultrasounding, and collecting blood. We also have space to perform lameness evaluations.
Dentistry/Floating – Dentistry is a rapid growing field in equine medicine and our doctors continue to increase their knowledge to optimize your horse’s teeth for eating and performance.
Portable Radiology – Has your horse foundered? Do you wonder if your horse has arthritis? Our new portable radiograph machine is just waiting to take radiographs of your horse!
Lameness Exams – Our doctor’s will work with you to determine where your horse is lame and what is the best treatment option. Lameness diagnostics include nerve blocks, joint blocks, radiographs, and ultrasonography.
Therapeutic Laser – Our class IV laser helps decrease inflammation and pain. It can also decrease healing time.
The Brodhead Veterinary Medical Center has emergency care available for our clients.