Emergency Care
At Garden State Veterinary Services Woodbridge
Comprehensive, compassionate care for the moments they need it most.
Unsure if your pet is experiencing an emergency?
Call us or bring them to our hospital. We are here to help.
24/7, 365 days a year
You've come to the right place
We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and require no referral or appointment for emergency services.
Care you can count on
Walk-ins are welcome. We’re here for your pet and your family.
Our hospital provides 24/7 emergency care services 365 days a year. Our fully-equipped hospital features state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and an experienced emergency team ready to provide immediate intervention for pets in crisis.
Common emergencies
Whether your primary veterinarian is unavailable or your pet needs immediate care, we’re here to help.
- Accidents, injuries and trauma (hit-by-car, animal attacks, etc.)
- Bleeding
- Bloat (gastric dilatation volvulus, or GDV)
- Collapse or unresponsiveness
- Complications from chronic diseases
- Difficulty breathing
- Urinary obstruction
- Ingesting medications or objects
- Seizures
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Upper airway crisis
- Spontaneous or traumatic pneumothorax
- Feline pyothorax
- Pericardial effusion
- Treatment of common toxicities (chocolate, raisins/grapes, marijuana, etc.)
- Sepsis
- Vestibular disease
Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows us to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition and the best care for their longevity.
- Blood/urine testing
- X-rays
- Ultrasound (TFAST/AFAST)
- Endoscopy
- Biopsies
- MRI
- CT Scan
- Blood gas analysis
Treatments
Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.
- Chest tube placement
- Central line for IV access
- Temporary tracheostomy tube
- Arterial lines for blood pressure monitoring
- Thoracocentesis
- Pericardiocentesis
- Abdominocentesis
- Laceration Repair/Wound care
- Nasogastric tube placement
- High flow oxygen
- Blood transfusions (pRBC and fresh frozen plasma)
- Post-operative management of septic patients
- Mechanical ventilation
- Urinary unblocking procedure/placing indwelling urinary catheters
Fast track your visit
Save time by filling out our client registration form before your visit. (Not required.)
Prepare for your visit
- 01Call us immediately, if possible. We’ll assess your pet’s condition before they arrive, then act once they do.
- 02Pack your pet’s medical records. If they’ve swallowed something poisonous, bring the remains of what was eaten.
- 03Travel gently with your loved ones. Use a carrier if you can.
During your visit
- 01Check in when you arrive, and we’ll see you as soon as possible.
- 02Your pet will be triaged to assess the severity of their condition and thoroughly examined by an ER trained veterinarian.
- 03We will discuss findings and provide recommendations for care, ensuring you are involved every step of the way.
After your visit
- 01We’ll send you home with a prescribed treatment plan and medication, if needed.
- 02Follow your pet’s treatment plan and schedule check-ups with your primary veterinarian as recommended.
- 03Our team will contact your primary veterinarian to provide records and discuss details of the care we provided.
Our emergency team
When your pet needs care urgently, our highly trained emergency veterinarians are ready to help.
Our partner hospitals
GSVS Veterinary Emergency Care Morristown
- 191 E Hanover Ave. F3
Morristown, NJ 07960 - 973-435-8720
- 1:00PM–10:00PM, 7 days a week
GSVS Veterinary Emergency Care East Brunswick
- 510 Rt. 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 - 732-790-2310
- 1:00PM–10:00PM, 7 days a week
