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  • 24/7 Emergency Hospital
  • Midtown (57 St) & Astoria, Queens
  • (646) 221-1200
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  • Midtown (57 St) & Astoria, Queens
  • (646) 221-1200
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For Referring Veterinarians (rDVMs)

For Referring Veterinarians (rDVMs)

We’re your hospital team. You keep the client. 

NYC 24/7 ER and ICU • Emergency and Scheduled Surgery • Same-day CT at Midtown • Specialty Appointments • Walk-in Urgent Care

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Contact for rDVMs (24/7): Midtown (646) 221‑1200 • Astoria (646) 242‑5200 • referrals@urvetcare.com (PACS push/pull available; fax/portal OK)

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URvet Care — NYC 24/7 ER, ICU & Surgery — Same‑Day CT (Midtown)

For Referring Veterinarians (rDVMs)

We’re your hospital team. You keep the client.

NYC 24/7 ER and ICU • Emergency and Scheduled Surgery • Same-day CT at Midtown •  Specialty Appointments • Walk-in Urgent Care

Emergency: 24/7 (walk-in)
Specialty: By appointment
CT at Midtown: Same-day
CT at Midtown: Same-day
Emergency: 24/7 (walk-in)
Specialty: By appointment
CT at Midtown: Same-day
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URvet Care — NYC 24/7 ER, ICU & Surgery — Same‑Day CT (Midtown)

For Referring Veterinarians (rDVMs)

We’re your hospital team. You keep the client.

  • Emergency: 24/7 (walk-in)
  • Specialty: By appointment
  • CT at Midtown: Same-day
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Clinical & Workflow

✓ Arrival confirmation ≤ 15 minutes

✓ First DVM-to-DVM update ≤ 45 minutes

✓ Same-day discharge summary + meds + DICOM/PACS

✓ Same-day CT at Midtown (DACVR reads;  prelims < 2 hours by request)

✓ On-site OR & ICU with overnight monitoring

✓ Dedicated anesthesia for CT & surgery

Client Ownership & Ethics

✓ Charts flagged “rDVM-Partner”

✓ No GP marketing to referred clients

✓ No wellness at 24/7 hospitals

✓ Patients discharged back to you with a recheck plan aligned to your protocol

✓ No hours-long waits; fast triage & clean, quiet lobby

Financial Transparency

✓ Financing/payment plans available

✓ 20–30% lower treatment costs than typical NYC emergency & specialty hospitals

✓ No second exam fee for referred patients

✓ Flat $45 transfer fee

✓ Written estimates before treatment

BUILT FOR rDVMS

Why NYC rDVMs
Choose URvet Care

  • We protect your client relationship No GP marketing. No wellness at our 24/7 hospitals. Every referred patient flagged “rDVM Partner".
  • We move at ER speed, not corporate speed Arrival confirmation ≤ 15 minutes. First DVM-to-DVM update ≤ 45 minutes. Same-day CT at Midtown with DACVR reporting.
  • We make your hospital look great Same-day discharge summary with meds, monitoring, and your recheck plan. Same-day DICOM/PACS push — no chasing.
  • Better for your clients 20–30% lower treatment costs than typical NYC emergency and specialty hospitals. Financing/payment plans. Fear-Free, calm intake. Quiet ICU & oxygen cages. No hours-long waits.
  • Partnership first No second exam fee for referred patients. Flat $45 transfer fee. Clear estimates before care.
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rDVM GUARDRAILS vs TYPICAL ER​

Concern URvet Care Typical ER
Client ownership Returned to rDVM (chart flagged “rDVM‑Partner”) May retain into GP/wellness
Marketing to your client No GP marketing to referred clients Wellness upsells common
Update cadence DVM‑to‑DVM first ≤45 min, then scheduled Inconsistent or client‑only updates
Records & imaging Same‑day discharge + DICOM/PACS push Delays / portal‑only
Plan alignment Your protocol honored; clear estimates first Generic hospital plan
Fees No second exam fee • $45 transfer fee $250–$300+ exam
Client experience Clean, quiet lobby; fast triage; no hours-long waits Chaotic, crowded, smelly

Safety & Oversight

24/7 ICU nursing • Dedicated anesthesia for CT & surgery • Consult‑first surgical workflow • Isolation protocols • Same‑day DICOM • DVM‑to‑DVM updates

**Pricing may vary by case; $45 transfer applies to referred patients only. Typical ER exam ranges based on NYC market rates.

 
 
Referral Pathway

How We Work​

Refer a Patient

Emergencies (day or night) and advanced cases you can’t keep in‑house (ER • ICU • Surgery • Same‑Day CT at Midtown).

Stabilize → image/operate → ICU if indicated → same‑day DICOM/PACS + clear plan → back to you.

No poaching. No GP marketing. No wellness at 24/7 hospitals. Client flagged “rDVM‑Partner.”

Arrival confirm ≤ 15 min • First DVM‑to‑DVM ≤ 45 min, then scheduled.

Start a Referral
for RDVMs

How to Refer

One door in — we triage and route (ER/ICU • Urgent • Surgery • CT).

  • Call 24/7 Midtown (646) 221‑1200 • Astoria (646) 242‑5200
  • Send records/imaging referrals@urvetcare.com (fax/portal ok; PACS push/pull available)
  • Cadence confirm ≤ 15 min → first update ≤ 45 min → treat → same‑day DICOM/PACS → discharge back to you
Refer a Patient
SLA targets

Service Standards

Service Standard Timeframe
Arrival confirmation ≤ 15 min
ICU access 24/7
First medical update ≤ 45 min
Same-day DICOM & 3D recon Available
DACVR CT report (Midtown CT) ≤ 48 hr (prelim <2 h by request)
rDVM case flag: “rDVM‑Partner”

Quick rule: If it’s surgical, unstable, or needs imaging tonight—send it.

*Targets; case severity and surge may affect timing. We communicate proactively if off‑target.

Symptom-Based Guide​​

When to Refer​

  • Respiratory distress/cyanosis

  • Collapse/unresponsive

  • Status/cluster seizures

  • GDV signs (retching, distension)

  • Urinary obstruction (blocked cat)

  • Major trauma (HBC, high fall, penetrating)

  • Acute abdomen + repeated vomiting

  • Toxins (xylitol, chocolate, grapes/raisins, lilies, rodenticide, human meds)

  • Severe bleeding/pale gums

  • Dystocia (>30 min hard pushing or >2 h between neonates)

  • Cardiac decompensation/respiratory failure

  • Heatstroke/hyperthermia

  • Open fractures/penetrating wounds

  • BOAS crisis

  • Post‑op decompensation

Pre‑arrival: Call on approach; we meet curbside with stretcher & oxygen; ER is pre‑alerted. NPO if CT or GA likely. Bring packaging for toxins.

Send to ER — Midtown 
Send to ER — Astoria

  • Vomiting/diarrhea without collapse

  • Stable lacerations/abscesses

  • Sudden lameness (stable)

  • Red/painful eye (no vision loss)

  • Otitis

  • Pruritus/rash/hot spots

  • Mild allergic reactions

  • FUO (stable), inappetence, lethargy

  • Mild–moderate abdominal pain; early pyometra signs

Note: We triage on arrival and escalate to ER/ICU if status changes.


Pre‑Alert Urgent Triage 

  • Neuro: IVDD, spinal pain, paresis

  • Head/Face/Nasal/Oral: tumors, epistaxis, trauma

  • Oncology staging (met checks)

  • Head trauma; complex skull/nasal/sinus/ear

  • Ortho workups (elbow/shoulder/forelimb)

  • Complex dentoalveolar disease or jaw fractures

  • Urolithiasis planning; complex thoracic/abdominal imaging

Specs: 16‑slice • 0.6 mm • multiplanar & 3‑D recon PDFs • DACVR ≤48 h • prelims <2 h by request

Prep: NPO 8–12 h if feasible; continue cardiac/anticonvulsants; dedicated anesthesia provided.

Book CT — Midtown Send/Request DICOM

  • Soft tissue: foreign body (endoscopic/surgical), splenectomy, pyometra, cystotomy, mass removals, wound repair, C-section, PU

  • Orthopedic: TPLO, fracture repair, luxating patella, amputation, FHO

  • Dental/Oral: complex extractions, oral oncology resections

[Request Surgery Consult] 

  • Post-op CRIs, oxygen therapy, transfusions

  • DKA, AKI, severe pancreatitis

  • CHF/effusions (oxygen/taps)

  • Seizure watch

  • Severe gastroenteritis/hemorrhagic diarrhea

  • Isolation (parvo, pneumonia)

[Start an ICU Admit]

  • FAST/POCUS • Full ultrasound • Radiographs • ECG • BP/SpO₂

  • STAT CBC/chem/electrolytes/lactate • Infectious panels

  • Pre-anesthetic & emergency bloodwork

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  • Endocrine crises (DKA/Addisonian)

  • Toxins/coagulopathy

  • Severe anemia/IMHA suspicion

  • Hemoabdomen/effusions

  • Complex diagnostic puzzles

[Request IM/CC Consult]

  • Dyspnea/cyanosis

  • Hypoxemic pneumonia

  • Pulmonary edema

  • BOAS crises

  • Upper-airway obstruction

[Send to ER — Closest Site]

Refer a Patient
Two paths, Zero guesswork.

Emergency &
Scheduled Surgery

ER & scheduled surgery with on-site OR, dedicated anesthesia, and overnight ICU monitoring.

  • GDV

  • Hemoabdomen

  • Septic abdomen

  • Foreign body (endoscopic or surgical)

  • Pyometra

  • Dystocia / C‑section

  • Blocked cat / PU

  • Cystotomy / urolithiasis

  • Splenectomy

  • Wound repair

  • Hernia repairs (umbilical / inguinal / perineal)

  • Soft‑tissue reconstruction

  • TPLO
  • MPL
  • FHO
  • Fracture repair
  • Hernia repairs
  • Mass removals
  • Cystotomy/uroliths
  • Advanced dentistry & oral surgery

Pre‑op consult → Imaging as needed → Estimate/consent → OR date hold → ICU overnight if indicated → Discharge + DICOMs → Recheck plan

Send recent labs/meds; share radiographs/CT DICOM (secure link or PACS); fast 8–12 h unless contraindicated; continue cardiac/anticonvulsants; hold NSAIDs morning of surgery unless directed.

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In-house Diagnostics

CT Imaging -
Midtown Only

16-slice CT | 0.6 mm recon | 3D PDF reconstructions

  • DACVR reports ≤48 hr (prelims <2 hr by request)

  • Sedation or GA with in-house anesthesia team

  • Same-day DICOM via secure link; PACS push available

  • All imaging and labs performed on site; no third-party lag. 

  • Head: Chronic Nasal Discharge, Chronic Otitis, Facial Trauma, Dental Disease, Ocular Disease
  • Thorax: Metastatic Check, Pleural Effusions, Pneumothorax (Bullae), Lung Lobe Torsions, Masses
  • Abdominal: Pancreatitis, Adrenal Disease, Hepatobiliary Disease (Mucoceles, Biliary Obstructions), Metastasis
  • Orthopedic/Neurological: Elbow Dysplasia, Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD), Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE), Joint Disease

  1. Book the scan — rDVM or pet parent calls URvet Care Midtown (STAT slots available).

  2. Prep — Most patients require sedation/GA; fast 8–12 h unless contraindicated.

  3. Scan — Images viewable immediately; same-day secure cloud link.

  4. Expert interpretation — DACVR report ≤48 h (prelim <2 h on request).

  5. Share & next steps — Same-day DICOM/PACS push; we align with your plan and discharge back to you.

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Surgeries You Can Send Today

All surgery performed on site with ICU monitoring overnight.

  • GDV

  • Hemoabdomen

  • Septic abdomen

  • Foreign body (endoscopic or surgical)

  • Pyometra

  • Dystocia / C‑section

  • Blocked cat / PU

  • Cystotomy / urolithiasis

  • Splenectomy

  • Wound repair

  • Hernia repairs (umbilical / inguinal / perineal)

  • Soft‑tissue reconstruction

  • TPLO

  • Fracture repair

  • Luxating patella (MPL)

  • FHO

  • Amputation

  • Complex extractions

  • Advanced dental procedures and oral surgery

  • Same‑day OR holds

  • Transparent estimates & consent

  • DVM‑to‑DVM post‑op updates

  • Discharge packets + DICOMs aligned to your recheck plan

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Emergency & Scheduled Procedures

Surgeries You Can Send Today

All surgery performed on site with ICU monitoring overnight.

Emergency & Soft Tissue

  • GDV

  • Pyometra

  • Foreign body (endoscopic or surgical)

  • C-section

  • PU (perineal urethrostomy)

  • Cystotomy

  • Splenectomy

  • Wound repair

  • Advanced dental oncology

Orthopedic & Advanced

  • TPLO

  • Fracture repair

  • Luxating patella

  • Amputation

  • FHO

  • Complex dental extractions

Workflow

Urgent? Call ER: (646) 221-1200 or Astoria: (646) 242-5200
  • Same-day OR holds
  • Transparent estimates & consent
  • Vet-to-vet post-op updates
  • Discharge packets aligned to your recheck plan
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In-house Diagnostics

CT Imaging — Midtown Only

16-slice CT | 0.6 mm recon | 3D PDF reconstructions

  • DACVR reports ≤48 hr (prelims <2 hr by request)

  • Sedation or GA with in-house anesthesia team

  • Same-day DICOM via secure link; PACS push available

  • All imaging and labs performed on site; no third-party lag. 

  • Head: Chronic Nasal Discharge, Chronic Otitis, Facial Trauma, Dental Disease, Ocular Disease
  • Thorax: Metastatic Check, Pleural Effusions, Pneumothorax (Bullae), Lung Lobe Torsions, Masses
  • Abdominal: Pancreatitis, Adrenal Disease, Hepatobiliary Disease (Mucoceles, Biliary Obstructions), Metastasis
  • Orthopedic/Neurological: Elbow Dysplasia, Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD), Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE), Joint Disease

  1. Book the scan — rDVM or pet parent calls URvet Care Midtown (STAT slots available).

  2. Prep — Most patients require sedation/GA; fast 8–12 h unless contraindicated.

  3. Scan — Images viewable immediately; same-day secure cloud link.

  4. Expert interpretation — DACVR report ≤48 h (prelim <2 h on request).

  5. Share & next steps — Same-day DICOM/PACS push; we align with your plan and discharge back to you.

Book CT at Midtown
By Appointment

Board-Certified Consults

Cardiology • Critical Care • Internal Medicine


Echo, ECG, CHF stabilization, pericardial procedures, oxygen therapy, and complex case workups.

Integrated notes and practical treatment plans are sent back to you and aligned to your recheck schedule.

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Why Us

Why Your Patients Are Safe With Us

  • Precision medicine backed by ICU nursing and on-site imaging

  • Respect for your role — you retain the client and rechecks

  • Transparent communication — phone/portal/email updates

  • Fear Free handling for calmer patients and better outcomes
    You’ll always get the patient back — stable, respected, and yours.

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FAQs for Referring Veterinarians​

No. We don’t market GP services to referred clients. Charts are flagged “rDVM‑Partner.” We discharge back to you with your recheck plan.

Arrival confirmation within 15 minutes; first DVM‑to‑DVM within 45 minutes, then scheduled updates. Same‑day discharge summary and DICOM/PACS.

Yes — Midtown has 16‑slice CT (0.6 mm, 3D PDFs) with DACVR ≤48 h and prelims <2 h by request. Same‑day DICOM/PACS.

Emergency (GDV, hemo/septic abdomen, FB endo/sx, pyometra, C‑section, PU) and scheduled (TPLO, MPL, FHO, fractures, hernias, mass removals, cystotomy/uroliths, advanced dental/oral).

Pull to the nearest entrance and call. We meet curbside with stretcher and oxygen; ER is pre‑alerted.

CONTACT US

Locations (NYC)

Midtown Medical Center

252 E 57th Street, New York, NY 10022
📞 (646) 221-1200 | ✉️ midtown@urvetcare.com

Astoria Medical Center

30-80 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103
📞 (646) 242-5200 | ✉️ astoria@urvetcare.com

overview

At-A-Glance

Service
What It Means for You
24/7 Emergency & ICU (Midtown & Astoria)
True walk-in ER care — no appointments, no delays. Immediate triage, stabilization, and full ICU nursing overnight.
Emergency & Scheduled Surgery
Board-certified and experienced surgeons available for soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, including GDV, foreign body (endo/sx), splenectomy, pyometra, C-sections, TPLO, PU, fracture repair, and advanced dentals. No waiting for OR space. Fast turnaround.
Overnight Hospitalization & Isolation
ICU-level monitoring, oxygen cages, CRIs, transfusions, pain control, isolation, and coordinated discharge with your recheck plan.
Advanced Diagnostics (CT at Midtown only)
Same-day 16-slice CT (0.6 mm recon) with DACVR reads. FAST, ultrasound, digital X-ray, ECG, and full in-house labs — no third-party delays.
On-Site, No Outsourcing
All imaging/labs performed at URvet Care for faster, safer decisions—no off-site transfers.
Veterinarian-to-Veterinarian Communication
Updates by phone, email, or portal. Arrival confirmation ≤15 min, first DVM→DVM ≤45 min. You never chase records.
Same-Day Imaging & Labs
FAST, ECG, digital radiographs, STAT CBC/Chem/Electrolytes, lactate — all done in-house for real-time case management.
No Wellness. No Poaching. Ever.
We don’t do vaccines, annuals, or GP care at our 24/7 hospitals. Your client stays yours.
Predictable Treatment Plans
Clear estimates before treatment, aligned to your plan and your client’s budget.
No Second Exam Fee for Referred Patients
Flat $45 transfer fee. Predictable, affordable hand-off for clients. You can confidently refer without cost friction.