Interview with Ambuvet!

1. What is Ambuvet and when was it founded?
Ambuvet is nyc’s first and only pet ambulance service fully staffed with licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) and available for animal emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days per week, 365 days per year.

2. What areas do you service?

We are based out of Astoria, Queens and service the greater new york area, however, since our service is unique we have been known to regularly dispatch to areas such as long island and westchester because other options are not available.

3. How do you deal with pets that have behavioral issues?

We always air on the side of caution and use muzzles, leads and stretchers to immobilize and restrain patients if necessary. Drugs are not used as they may be counter-productive to what the veterinarian may want to do at the hospital.

4. What kind of pets do you provide services for?

Our ambulances are custom designed for companion animals. Some even have hydraulic ramps for the pets comfort in getting to and out of the vehicle, we service mostly dogs and cats but have also done exotics.

5. Please share a good story from your Ambuvet career?

Recently a female pit bull was caught in a fire in the bronx with her owner. As the owner was taken away by the ambulance, we were called in to transfer her first to a veterinary hospital for stabilization, then to a specialty facility in long island for intensive care. We were very taken with her as through all her misery and loss, you could see that she was the best dog in the world, gentle,kind and severely burned. The transfers were successful and the good news is that, though she will be scarred for life, her prognosis is very good and will make a good recovery.

6. Are you available after hours, what happens if someone has an emergency in the middle of the night?

We are available, 24/7/365 to transfer you and your pet to the veterinary facility of your choice. A live person will always answer your call. Licensed veterinary technicians will transport you to your regular veterinarian or an emergency veterinary facility.

www.ambuvet.com

Tags: pet ambulance

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