We are committed to caring for your pet – while maintaining the highest level of safety for our Associates and pet owners. We thank you for your continued patience and support.

Nicole Spurlock

DVM, DACVECC

Criticalist/Emergency & Critical Care Department Co-Manager

Emergency & Critical Care

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At a Glance

Board Certified:

Emergency & Critical Care

Specialties Include:

Rotating Intern Program Co-Director

My Pets:

Frankie - Golden retriever

After graduating from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Spurlock moved to New York City to pursue advanced training at the Animal Medical Center (AMC). During her 4 years at AMC, she completed both a rotating small animal internship and a residency in Emergency and Critical Care. Post-residency, Dr. Spurlock successfully completed the ACVECC exam to become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (Board Certified Criticalist). Dr. Spurlock practiced as the Chief of Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and Intern Director at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island for two years before moving to Australia to expand the ECC department of the Small Animal Specialist Hospital in Sydney. She has published articles on human immunoglobulin transfusion in animals and has authored a chapter in the textbook Manual of Veterinary Transfusion and Blood Banking. Dr. Spurlock has lectured at several conferences, locally and internationally. Professional interests include trauma, peri-operative care, and transfusion medicine.

Emergency & Critical Care

VCA ASEC’S Department of Emergency and Critical Care is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our team of veterinarians and technicians are equipped to handle any emergency, including vehicular trauma (hit by car), bite wound injuries, respiratory impairment, cardiac disease, gastrointestinal emergencies, endocrine disorders, and ophthalmologic conditions. Our intensive care unit provides the maximum level of care and technology for critically ill dogs and cats.

At any time, day or night, referring veterinary hospitals may transfer pets to our I.C.U. for overnight care or ongoing continuous care, to be transferred back to the referring veterinarian once the patient is stable. We also offer first-class post-operative care to ensure your pet the best possible surgical recovery.

Emergency Services: