Emergency veterinarians treat everything from simple wounds and gastrointestinal problems to severe trauma, heart failure, respiratory emergencies, and complex endocrine disease. At Boreal Veterinary Centre our priority is to get your pet the care they need as quickly and safely as possible.
What Happens when I bring my pet to the ER?
Upon arrival to the Boreal ER department, your pet is assessed by a triage technologist. They will collect a brief history as well as measure vital parameters to assess the stability of your pet. Stable patients are seen in order of arrival while serious and critical patients must be seen more quickly to ensure they receive the best of care.
After your pet has had an examination with the ER doctor, they will present options for diagnostic workup or treatment, and collaborate with you to make a treatment plan that fits within your budget and goals. The ER department can complete diagnostics such as radiographs, point of care ultrasound, bloodwork, and urinalysis among a variety of other tests. ER clinicians can treat a multitude of problems and complete lifesaving procedures including surgery. The ER department can also hospitalize patients for a broad range of treatments. This might include anything from IV fluids and IV medications to lifesaving measures such as high flow nasal oxygen therapy and a various other treatments. We strive to provide the very best care to your pet in all circumstances. The ER also has the responsibility of coordinating between specialty services to get your pet the care they need as quickly as possible.
In addition to treating acute illness and injury, the ER also plays a crucial role in providing support and guidance to pet owners during times of crisis. We know this can be an extremely stressful time. First and foremost, we are here to help in your pet's time of need.
Our Emergency Medicine Veterinarians
Dr. Eoin Clancy, BSc, DVM
ER DirectorEoin developed a love of emergency medicine in veterinary school and has now been practicing exclusively in this field for more than 10 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the emergency team at Boreal Veterinary Centre.
Eoin is a 2012 graduate of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, where he served as class president of the program’s inaugural cohort. He previously studied biochemistry at Queen’s University.
His specific interests in practice include management of severe trauma, ischemic injury, transfusion medicine and respiratory emergencies.
When he’s not working, Eoin enjoys spending time with his busy family, including three active kids and his more relaxed senior dog Lucy. He also loves the outdoors and is often found hiking, camping or training for an ultramarathon.
Dr. Mila Bassil, DVM
Dr. Lauren Cody, DVM
Dr. Brendan Cole, DVM, BSc (Hons)
Dr. Chelsea Davidson, BSc, PhD, DVM
Chelsea has practiced emergency medicine in Edmonton since graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. While completing her graduate degree in Immunology at the U of A, Chelsea volunteered her spare time managing the cat program for an animal rescue. This prompted a decision to mix her two loves of science and helping animals and return to school to become a veterinarian, with Emergency medicine always being the goal.Over her years in rescue, a few foster fails led to her small collection of cats, who have been with her ever since. She also has two young dogs, Glenn and Dottie, who have joined the family more recently.
Chelsea loves emergency medicine because she gets to help animals and their humans when needed most, no matter the time of day. Emergency medicine brings a new challenge each day, often allowing her to see patients overcome the worst and get to return home with their people!
Dr. Crysta Folkes, DVM
Crysta was raised in the border city of Lloydminster before making the move to Saskatoon for her studies. She very quickly discovered an interest in emergency medicine while in veterinary school and upon graduation, moved to Edmonton to begin her career as an emergency veterinarian.Crysta shares her home with her husband as well as a small collection of furry family members. Archie and Monty are the chaotic, but loving, dynamic feline duo and Tilley is their begrudgingly-accepting-of-shenanigans big sister cattle dog. When she’s not exploring the outdoors, Crysta can be found baking and eating sweet treats or painting.
Dr. Cary Hashizume, DVM, MSc
Dr. Cary Hashizume graduated with great distinction from the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Dr. Hashizume also completed a Master of Science (with a specialization in medical education) degree at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine in 2015. Cary’s professional career has included employment in companion animal primary care practice, companion animal emergency and referral practice, and academia.In her role as a hospitalist at Boreal Veterinary Centre, Cary works closely with specialty service and ER service colleagues to provide comprehensive medical care for hospitalized cats and dogs. When not at work, Cary enjoys strength training, mountain biking in the Rockies, and wandering in the woods with her spouse and their Shih Tzu dog.