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Critical Care

When it’s a matter of life and death, trust the expertise of our Critical Care team. Led by our board-certified criticalist, Dr. Martindale, our team is dedicated to our patients who suffer from urgent, life-threatening conditions.

IndyVet’s Critical Care Unit is designed to provide around-the-clock support for patients facing life-threatening illness, trauma, or complex medical conditions.

When every second matters, our highly trained Critical Care team delivers rapid diagnostics, procedural interventions, and specialized therapies to stabilize critically ill pets and provide them with the best possible chance for recovery.

Two staff members doing a routine checkup

Under the leadership of Dr. Martindale, our Critical Care Unit is supported by a compassionate and highly skilled team of certified veterinary technicians dedicated to emergency and critical care medicine.

IndyVet is proud to have two Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) in Emergency and Critical Care who provide advanced nursing care and expert patient monitoring throughout every stage of hospitalization. From severe trauma and sepsis to respiratory compromise and cardiovascular instability, our team is equipped to manage the most complex and challenging cases.

Our Critical Care team partners closely with IndyVet’s emergency and specialty services to deliver seamless, comprehensive support for every hospitalized patient.

This collaborative approach ensures exceptional care for individuals undergoing routine procedures or hospitalizations who also have significant pre‑existing medical conditions, such as heart disease, severe GI disease, clotting disorders, or severe endocrine disturbances. The Critical Care team frequently assists with pre- and post-operative care for patients facing complex surgeries, including airway surgery, septic peritonitis, gallbladder procedures, open‑chest interventions, and more. Together, we provide the elevated, continuous oversight that helps patients recover safely and comfortably.

At IndyVet, we understand how overwhelming a medical crisis can be for families. Our goal is not only to provide exceptional medical care, but also compassionate communication and support throughout your pet’s hospitalization. When your pet needs intensive, life-saving care, IndyVet’s Critical Care Unit is here for you.

For our Referring Partners

Referring veterinarians with patients requiring intensive care can be connected to the Critical Care Unit by calling our hospital for immediate referral. The Critical Care Unit can receive patients directly at any time of day that the service is available. Dr. Martindale is also happy to consult by phone on emergent cases that may or may not be referred to IndyVet.

Critical Care Team