Triage Exam Process: Our Guidelines for Patient Priority
We will prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition. Please note that there may be delays for Priority 2 and Priority 3 patients.
During the triage process, we will assess your pet’s vital signs and determine their appropriate triage status. Please advise the triage nurse if the condition of your pet changes.
PRIORITY 1
May survive if life-saving measures are applied.
- Severe Trauma
- Poisoning
- Collapse
- Bloat (GDV)
- Inability to urinate
- Heat stroke
- Actively Seizing
- Difficulty breathing
- Excessive bleeding
PRIORITY 2
Likely to survive if care is given within hours.
- Bite wound or laceration
- Fractures
- Allergic reactions
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Bowel obstruction
- Birthing difficulties
- Eye injuries
PRIORITY 3
Wait will potentially be longest due to low-no risk.
- Skin conditions
- Lameness
- Sore eyes or ears
- Abscess
- Minor wounds
- Chronic diseases
- Bandage change
- Suture removal
- Visitation of hospital patient