Upstate Vet Emergency + Specialty Care

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Upstate Vet Emergency + Specialty Care

Exceptional medicine. Compassionate care. Upstate Vet provides emergency and critical care, as well as specialty veterinary services.
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We are a 24/7/365 veterinary emergency and specialty hospital located in Greenville, South Carolina. Our team provides medical care to pets in SC, NC, GA, TN, and beyond. We offer a broad range of advanced medical technologies and skilled, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. Specialty care includes cardiology, critical care, dentistry & oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology & n

eurosurgery, oncology (medical & radiation), and surgery (orthopedic, soft tissue, minimally invasive). Our hospital accepts patients in need of specialty care by referral only. This means that your regular veterinarian must contact us prior to you making an appointment. A referral is NOT needed for emergency care. Our team works in conjunction with your primary care veterinarian to create the best medical care plan for your pet and your family. Upstate Vet is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. We choose to be continually evaluated for accreditation by AAHA, because it challenges us to stay at the forefront of all the latest changes in veterinary medicine and practice operations. AAHA has truly helped us reach our goal of providing the best in personal, quality care for our patients and clients. In 2011, Upstate Vet (under the Upstate Veterinary Specialists hospital name) was honored for its work by receiving the award of Specialty Hospital of the Year in North America from AAHA.

06/09/2026

World Pet Memorial Day is a time to remember the companions who filled our lives with unconditional love, loyalty, and countless cherished memories.

As veterinary professionals, it is a privilege to care for pets and support the people who love them through every stage of life, including the hardest goodbyes.

Today, we honor the beloved pets who are deeply missed but never forgotten. Whether it’s looking through old photos, sharing a favorite memory, planting flowers in their honor, or making a donation to help other pets in need, we encourage you to take a moment to celebrate the love they brought into your life.

Their pawprints remain in our hearts forever. ❤️🐾

06/08/2026

Meet two of our most recent HALT Study graduates: Draco and Bruce Wayne! 🎓❤️

Both Draco and Bruce Wayne were referred to us after being diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). For the past year, they have been dedicated participants in the HALT Study. We are thrilled to share that they have officially graduated!

We are so grateful for the families who allowed their pets to participate in this pivotal study for feline cardiac health. We also extend our sincere thanks to the referring vet community for helping to connect us with patients to participate in this groundbreaking research.

While the Halt study is no longer accepting new participants, our Cardiology Department continues to diagnose and support cats with heart disease. If you have concerns about your cat’s heart health, we’re here to help. 🐾

06/04/2026

Sweet Stevie came to see our ER team after getting into a brand new container of grape-flavored gum (approximately 40 pieces). When her family returned home, they found the empty container, signs of vomiting, and Stevie struggling to move normally.

Her owners rushed her in for emergency care where she was evaluated by Dr. Benjamin Davids. She was admitted to the hospital for treatment and monitoring, due to concerns for xylitol toxicity. She spent two days receiving intensive supportive care from our team.

We’re happy to report that Stevie is doing amazing since her ER visit! 🩷🐾

Xylitol, a sugar substitute commonly found in sugar-free gum and other products. It can be extremely toxic to dogs. Swipe through to learn more about xylitol toxicity, the signs to watch for, and what to do if your pet may have been exposed.

06/02/2026

What better way to celebrate your special day than by helping save the lives of other pets? One of our amazing blood donors, Link, spent part of his birthday donating blood! 🐾

Link is pictured here with his mom, Jody, one of our Cardiology Vet Assistants, rocking his birthday hat. 🎂

We are so grateful for Link and all of our incredible blood donor heroes. Please join us in wishing this very good boy a happy birthday! ❤️

For more information on how your pet can become a blood donor hero, check out the link below:
https://www.upstatevet.com/blood-bank

06/01/2026

A round of applause for our May Radiation Therapy graduates 🎓

These brave dogs and cats completed their radiation treatment plans this month and we couldn’t be more proud of them! 🐾

Not all of our graduates are pictured, but we’re celebrating each and every patient who crossed the finish line this May. Thank you to their families for allowing us to be part of their journey. ❤️

05/28/2026

This sweet girl is Percy, she came to our ER for lethargy, vomiting, and decreased appetite. After lab work was performed, the results were suggestive of pancreatitis, a common condition in dogs that occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed.

Percy was hospitalized for three days, where she received IV fluids and supportive medications. During her stay, she gradually began eating and drinking again. And her personality finally started shining through! Once she was feeling better, Percy was able to go home with medications and care instructions.

We’re so happy Percy is feeling better and wish her continued healing at home! 🩷

05/26/2026

Rain or shine, we had such a great time at Golden Day at BridgeWay this past Saturday! ☔️💛 We loved meeting so many sweet goldens (and their wonderful humans)!

Thank you to and for having us out! 🐾

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Upstate Vet 🇺🇸

🚨 Our Specialty Service is closed today, but our Emergency Service remains open from 8am–2am for any urgent pet needs.

A few quick holiday safety reminders:
🐾 Keep pets away from cookout foods
🐾 Make sure they have plenty of water and shade
🐾 Be mindful of loud noises and busy gatherings
🐾 Never leave pets outside in the heat

We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday as we honor and remember those who served. ❤️

05/22/2026

Kratos came back to see us for his second blood donation and once again proved he’s the very best boy ❤️

He loved every second of snuggling with our blood bank manager, Megan! We’re so grateful for heroes like him who help save the lives of other pets in need. 🐾

Our blood donors truly make a difference every day and we can always use more heroes! Learn more about our blood bank program: https://www.upstatevet.com/blood-bank

05/21/2026

✨ Employee Spotlight: Kelly S. ✨

This month we’re spotlighting Kelly, one of our incredible Internal Medicine Vet Assistants & Coordinators at Upstate Vet!

Kelly’s journey in veterinary medicine started back in 1989 at an animal hospital in Simpsonville, where she answered phones during lunch breaks while saving up for a new dressage saddle (goal accomplished!) She also spent her time working as a kennel assistant and competing with her horse, Rita. Animals have always been at the center of her life. 🐎

After graduating from Clemson with a pre-vet degree, Kelly’s path eventually led her to Upstate Vet in August 2001. Fun fact: when she started, Upstate Vet had only 12 employees and operated out of an old Hardee’s building! Kelly spent many years as an Internal Medicine Assistant before transitioning into her coordinator role in 2017. She continues to play a huge role in helping support our Internal Medicine patients, clients, and team each day.

A lifelong Greenvillian, Kelly loves cooking, spending time at the lake or beach, walking the Swamp Rabbit Trail with her dog, and spending time with her family. She has a 19-year-old daughter, Julia Kate, along with her cat Parfait and dog Pidge. 🐾

Thank you, Kelly, for 20+ years of dedication, compassion, and being such an important part of the Upstate Vet family. ❤️

Address

393 Woods Lake Road
Greenville, SC
29607

Telephone

(864) 233-7650

Website

http://www.upstatevet.com/

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