Roadrunner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

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Roadrunner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

24/7 Veterinary Emergency Hospital located in Albuquerque, NM. Patients are seen on a triage basis.
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05/28/2026

Foxtails may look harmless, but these dry grass awns can quickly become painful once they work into a pet’s ears, eyes, nose, paws, or skin.

In New Mexico, foxtail injuries become more common during the warmer months, especially after hiking, trail walks, or time in tall dry grass. Once embedded, they can continue migrating and commonly cause painful infections or abscesses.

After outdoor adventures, check common problem areas like:
• Ears
• Eyes
• Paws and between toes
• Armpits and rear fur
• Nose and mouth

Watch for sudden sneezing, head shaking, squinting, limping, excessive licking, swelling, or draining wounds.

Early treatment matters. Roadrunner is open 24/7/365 for emergency care when you need us most.

05/20/2026

This month’s Team Spotlight recognizes Christine, one of our veterinary technicians at Roadrunner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital!

Christine recently celebrated one year with Roadrunner and brings 12 years of veterinary experience to the team, including 5 years as a lead technician. She especially enjoys complex internal medicine cases and continues to grow her skills in emergency medicine every day.

Outside of work, Christine enjoys reading, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, and spending time with her family.

Thank you, Christine, for your dedication to our patients, clients, and team - we’re happy to have you at Roadrunner!

05/14/2026

Warm weather is here, and so are rising temperatures inside parked vehicles.

Even on mild days, the inside of a car can become dangerously hot within minutes - much faster than many people realize.

As temperatures climb, we begin seeing more heat-related emergencies, many of which are entirely preventable.

During warmer months, the safest place for pets is in a cool, climate-controlled environment.

Roadrunner is open 24/7/365 for emergency care when you need us most.

05/07/2026

Rattlesnake bites don’t always look this dramatic at first.

In New Mexico, even a curious sniff can turn into a medical emergency very quickly. As temperatures rise, rattlesnake encounters become more common on trails, near rocks, and in tall brush.

We are happy to report that Malek is healing well and quickly returning to his normal self after receiving life-saving care at Roadrunner.

If you suspect your pet has been bitten:

• Keep them as calm and quiet as possible
• Do not apply ice or a tourniquet
• Do not attempt to suck out venom
• Seek veterinary care immediately

The sooner treatment begins, the better the outcome tends to be.

Roadrunner is open 24/7/365 for you and your pets when you need us most.

04/30/2026

Our Customer Service Representatives are the first voice you hear and the last face you see—and they keep everything moving in between.
In an ER, that means constant calls, critical updates, and supporting worried clients while the pace rarely slows. Thank you to our CSRs for the calm, compassion, and control you bring to the front lines every day.

04/22/2026

A pregnant cat in labor…who had just gone through a washing machine.

It’s one of the many unforgettable cases Dr. Kyanna Martinez has treated during her time at Roadrunner. Thanks to quick intervention and dedicated care, both mom and kitten are doing well.

Dr. Martinez is approaching her two-year mark with Roadrunner, bringing more than 15 years of experience in veterinary medicine to our emergency team. Her journey began as a kennel assistant, then a veterinary technician, before ultimately becoming the emergency veterinarian many of our patients rely on today.

Outside the hospital, Dr. Martinez enjoys traveling, photography, board games, watching sports (especially women’s basketball), and spending time with her family and their many dogs.

She also gives back to the community by running a veterinary medicine workshop for kids through the nonprofit STEM Santa Fe, helping inspire the next generation of animal advocates.

We want to thank Dr. Martinez for the care, dedication, and advocacy she brings to our patients and team every day, as well as the inspiration she provides to the next generation of veterinary professionals. Roadrunner is fortunate to have her on our team!

04/16/2026

3 things ER veterinarians wish more pet owners knew before visiting the emergency room.

Emergency visits can be stressful, and we know waiting with a sick pet is never easy. Understanding how emergency hospitals operate can help make the experience smoother for everyone involved.

Swipe through for a few things our ER team hopes pet owners know before arriving.

04/08/2026

Ultrasound allows us to visualize structures in real time- helping our doctors assess, diagnose, and guide treatment with accuracy and confidence.
Real-time imaging.
Real-time care.

04/02/2026

Nanook had some strong opinions about what qualifies as a snack.
His stomach disagreed 👀

Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency we see in puppies- curiosity + sharp teeth + zero judgment = trouble.

What we removed? Not food. Not even close.

🚨 Watch for:
• Vomiting
• Lethargy
• Decreased appetite
• Abdominal pain

These cases can go from mild to life-threatening quickly.

Nanook is on the mend- but this is your reminder: if it fits in their mouth, it’s a risk… and a potential trip to the ER.

03/24/2026

Springtime means increased coyote activity, and we are already seeing more injuries related to these encounters. The good news: Mick’s owner acted quickly, and he is expected to make a full recovery. 🐾

Wildlife encounters can happen quickly- even in familiar neighborhoods. A little extra awareness and supervision can make all the difference.

Here are a few ways to help keep your pets safe.

Address

5971 Jefferson Street NE
Albuquerque, NM
87109

Telephone

+15053846420

Website

https://www.roadrunnerveter.com/

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