Reviewed by: Lacey Muenstermann
When + where to take your pet in an emergency: new vet ER location in Madison
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A moment no pet owner wishes for: you get home from work and something is off with your pet, but your regular vet is closed. What do you do?
That’s where North Alabama Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (NAVES) comes in— now with a brand new, state-of-the-art pet ER in Madison. Trusted since 1994 in Huntsville as an emergency vet, NAVES has rebranded and relocated to Clift Farm, right next to Hollywood Feed, expanding both its space and service area.
Keep reading to see how NAVES’s care team and new facility can serve your pet in case of an emergency.
Meet NAVES: North Alabama Veterinary ER + Specialty (new look, same care)
With evening and weekend hours, overnight care and a specialty emergency veterinary team, NAVES is the spot for taking your pet in an emergency.
After serving the Huntsville area for over 25 years, NAVES recently relocated to Clift Farm, opening their doors to Huntsville, Madison, Athens and nearby pet owners.
Their new 11,000 square foot facility with a patient suite can now accommodate more pets and treatment options, too. In addition to emergency care, they now offer veterinary ophthalmology with Dr. Alexandra Ng.
NAVES care team specializes in:
- Pet ophthalmology
- Cataracts
- Eye Injuries
- Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma
- Emergency care for household animals
- 2 Surgical suites
- Digital radiography
- Endoscopy
- Intensive care unit
- In-house diagnostic testing
- Ultrasound
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, the NAVES care team is here to help.
What to expect from your emergency visit
The kind care team at NAVES is ready to help your pet. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)
A smooth, positive experience with short weight times
When you bring your pet for emergency care, you’ll check in at the front desk to determine how critical your case is.
- NAVES is managed much like a human ER: critical patients are seen before non-life-threatening illnesses.
- Receive your cost estimate and payment plan before treatment.
- Pro tip from NAVES: Get pet insurance if you don’t already!
- NAVES prioritizes short wait times of less than two hours.
Friendly, expert staff + personalized care
Most of the staff are seasoned (upwards of 25+ years of practice), so they bring various case experiences to the table.
They also handle each animal as if it’s their own (what any pet owner can only hope for).
“When pets are first brought in, I like to talk to them and pet them while learning about their history from the owner, that way they get use to my voice and touch before I begin the examination.”
Deborah Armes, DVM, Emergency Veterinarian at NAVES
We said hi to one long-haired dachshund staying overnight for pancreas issues; the staff gave him extra attention, comfort toys and a blanket.
Emergency treatment + a general check-up
Emergency veterinarian Deborah Armes, DVM, worked in general practice for many years, so she knows what’s normal, and what’s a cause for concern.
“While I’m treating pets for emergencies, I also like to do a general assessment and offer practical everyday tips for animal care.
I’ve had families come back and say, ‘Thank you so much, we’ve been battling this issue for years and your advice solved the problem.'”
Deborah Armes, DVM, Emergency Veterinarian at NAVES
5 signs you need to take your dog or cat to the ER
Dr. Armes offered her expertise on the most common signs your pet should visit the ER:
Cats
- Difficulty urinating or crying at the litter box
- Open-mouth breathing or panting
Dogs
- Bloat (when the stomach fills with gas)
- May require immediate surgery
All Animals
- Heat stress during hot months (pet is dazed, disoriented, stumbling around)
- Seizures
- Snake bites (can be fatal)
- Requires anti-venom
- Toxin ingestion (chocolate, THC, poisonous plants, human medications)
- Trauma (hit by a car, broken bones, bleeding, etc.)
- Requires urgent care
- Trouble breathing
- Vomiting or diarrhea
Bonus tips for pet care
- If you take care of your cat’s teeth and their diet, that will prevent 90% of cat health problems.
- Music can help your pets! Leave music or recordings of you singing playing when leaving your pet home alone.
- Get your pet’s eyes checked—cataracts can be reversed with treatment, restoring vision loss!
Expert care now conveniently located in Clift Farm in Madison
From late night care to eye appointments, NAVES is here when you need them.
- Where: Clift Farm, 164 John Thomas Dr., Madison, AL, 35757
- Hours: Monday-Friday 2PM-12AM | Saturday-Sunday 8AM-8PM
- Ophthalmology consultations are available Monday-Thursday from 8AM-5PM
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- Contact: 256) 850-0077
When your pet is sick, bring them to North Alabama Veterinary + ER Specialty in Clift Farm.
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