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Story contact: Rachel Becker, CVMMarCom@missouri.edu
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The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center’s Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service has earned certification from the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (VECCS), recognizing its excellence in emergency and critical patient care.
This distinction is awarded to hospitals that meet the rigorous standards established by VECCS, a global leader in veterinary emergency and critical care. The certification highlights the expertise, advanced capabilities and collaborative efforts of the Mizzou team.
Each year, the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service treats more than 6,000 emergency room patients. Additionally, the intensive care unit averages 18 patients daily with varied conditions that require 24-hour monitoring and treatments. The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and innovative medical programs that provide lifesaving care when pets need it most.
“Achieving VECCS Facility Certification reflects the skill, teamwork and dedication of our team,” said Tony Mann, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVECC, section head of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. “Our faculty, house officers and technical staff work diligently to deliver outstanding patient care while advancing the field through education and clinical practice. This recognition highlights the level of expertise our team brings to every case.”