Elevated Care. Shared Commitment. Seamless Continuity.
At Omega Veterinary Group, we believe that exceptional pet care is a team effort between pet owners, primary veterinarians, and specialty providers like us. Whether your pet needs emergency intervention, advanced imaging, or round-the-clock ICU monitoring, we work hand-in-hand with your regular vet to deliver a smooth, supportive experience for both you and your animal companion.
Our goal isn’t to replace your veterinarian it’s to enhance and extend their care by providing access to specialty services, advanced diagnostics, and critical support they may not have in-house. Together, we ensure your pet receives the best care possible, at every stage of their health journey.
Why Collaborative Veterinary Care Matters
As veterinary medicine becomes more advanced, specialization helps ensure pets receive the right level of care when they need it most. Through collaboration with Omega, your primary vet gains access to:
- 24/7 Emergency and ICU Services
- Advanced Imaging and Diagnostics
- Complex Surgical Procedures
- Board-Certified Specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Critical Care
- Supportive Post-Op Monitoring and Pain Management
This collaboration preserves your relationship with your regular vet while ensuring your pet receives the highest level of care available.
How General Practitioners Benefit from Partnering with Omega
Many general practices provide outstanding preventive, dental, and surgical care. But not all clinics are equipped or staffed to handle critical post-op monitoring, weekend hospitalization, or ICU-level cases.
By referring to Omega, your veterinary team can:
- Expand their surgical service offerings by sending pets to Omega for overnight monitoring after complex or late-day procedures
- Focus on what they do best, like routine surgeries, dental care, and diagnostics without having to navigate complex or obscure medical conditions that require intensive workups
- Protect clinic time and staff energy, allowing the team to provide efficient, high-quality care for patients within their wheelhouse
- Offer clients access to board-certified specialists without needing to invest in expensive equipment or overnight staff
Referral isn’t a handoff—it’s a hand-in-hand extension of care.
Veterinarians: Refer a patient today
What Collaborative Care Looks Like
We operate as a true extension of your primary vet’s practice. Here’s how:
1. Referral from Your Primary Vet
Your veterinarian refers your pet for advanced diagnostics, surgery, or critical care. We receive all relevant history, imaging, and lab results before the visit.
2. Specialist Consultation & Evaluation
Our team performs additional diagnostics as needed, such as CT imaging, blood work, ultrasound, or endoscopy. We discuss findings with both you and your referring vet to ensure alignment.
3. Shared Treatment Plan
We create a customized care plan and share it with your vet, who may remain involved in pre-op prep or post-op follow-up.
4. Seamless Communication
We keep you and your referring veterinarian informed every step of the way—before, during, and after treatment. Aftercare plans, imaging, lab results, and case summaries are always shared.
Advanced Care Services for Referring Clinics
Our collaborative model supports referring veterinarians in offering advanced care without increasing overhead or staffing demands. Omega provides:
- ICU Admission Post-Surgery – Ideal for pets who need overnight monitoring after a procedure done at your clinic
- Mechanical Ventilation & High-Flow Oxygen Therapy
- Critical Care Management for unstable patients
- Comprehensive Bloodwork, Ultrasound, and On-Site CT Scanning
- Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery with Post-Op ICU Support
- Cardiology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine Consults
- Round-the-Clock Nursing and Pain Control
View our full list of services
When a Pet Needs Emergency or Critical Care
While most conditions can be managed by your primary vet, there are times when advanced, 24/7 care is crucial. Examples include:
- Diabetic ketoacidosis or Addisonian crises
- Severe vomiting or GI obstruction (foreign body, pancreatitis)
- Respiratory distress (brachycephalic crisis, pneumonia)
- Anaphylaxis or auto-immune emergencies (IMHA, IMTP)
- Hepatic lipidosis in cats
- Urinary blockages requiring intensive monitoring
- Ongoing blood transfusions or oxygen therapy
- Post-op pain management and fluid therapy
- Unstable orthopedic or spinal cases needing ICU-level recovery
These cases require around-the-clock monitoring, fluid and nutritional support, pain management, and rapid intervention—all of which we provide.
Excellent Pain Control Is Central to Everything We Do
Pets recovering from surgery, trauma, or serious illness deserve to be as comfortable as possible. Our pain protocols include:
- Multimodal pain control (injectables, oral meds, CRIs)
- Nerve blocks and regional anesthesia
- Ongoing pain assessments and adjustments
- Low-stress handling techniques to minimize anxiety
Because healing happens best when pets feel safe and supported.
How We Determine When a Pet Is Ready to Go Home
Each pet’s discharge from the ICU is based on their:
- Vital sign stability (HR, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temp, oxygenation)
- Ability to eat, eliminate, and move comfortably
- Pain management at home
- Safety for transport and continued care at your regular clinic or home
We ensure referring vets are updated before discharge and provide detailed post-care instructions for ongoing monitoring and follow-up.
What Makes Omega Different
- True partnership – We collaborate with you and your vet, not replace them
- Specialty-level diagnostics – Including CT, ultrasound, and advanced labwork
- Emergency and ICU expertise – Led by specialists in emergency medicine and critical care
- Full communication loop – We keep your primary vet in the loop throughout
- Respect for your pet’s comfort and your emotional peace of mind
FAQs for Pet Owners and Referring Vets
Can my pet return to their regular vet after being treated at Omega?
Yes—and we encourage it. We’ll send all records and a treatment summary to your vet for follow-up.
Do referring vets stay involved?
Absolutely. Your vet remains part of the care team. They’ll receive updates, imaging, test results, and post-discharge instructions.
Can my clinic refer just for ICU monitoring post-surgery?
Yes. We often partner with clinics that perform surgery in-house but need overnight ICU-level monitoring, especially on weekends or after-hours.
How can a clinic get started with referring?
Use our referral form or call us directly at 650-297-3972.
Let’s Care for Pets Together
Whether your pet needs advanced diagnostics, emergency stabilization, or post-op ICU support, Omega Veterinary Group is here to partner with your family vet to deliver the best possible outcome.
Together, we’re not just raising the standard of care—we’re redefining it.
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