Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day to our wonderful community!

Friendly reminder that our ER is open today and every day for all pet emergencies. Wishing everyone a safe holiday! 🐾

08/29/2025

No matter what your pet got up to (or into) this summer, our team has seen it all!

Our ER veterinarians and ICU team are on-site 24/7, including holidays, ready to provide expert care whenever your pet needs it most. 🐾

📲 913-361-3800
📍 8301 W. 163rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66223

08/28/2025

🐾 Patient of the Month: Winny 🐾
Meet Winny, a sweet 6-year-old Welsh Corgi who stole all of our hearts the moment she came through the doors. While playing outside, her loving family became concerned when Winny went from chasing a ball to lying on her side, unable to walk. She presented to our ER and was seen by Dr. Amanda Archer (Rotating Intern) and Dr. Adam Houghton (Emergency Veterinarian). Upon initial examination, it was noted that Winny could not use her back legs.

After her ER evaluation, Winny was referred to our surgery team, where Dr. David Allen (Board-Certified Surgeon) and Dr. Connor Pyne (Surgery Resident) determined she had cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures in both knees. CCL tears are similar to ACL tears in people, and they are one of the most common orthopedic injuries we see.

To get Winny back on her feet, our surgery team performed bilateral TPLO surgeries (tibial plateau leveling osteotomies). A TPLO is one of the most common procedures performed in our surgery department and is designed to stabilize the knee after a cruciate ligament rupture. By changing the angle of the tibia, the surgery helps restore stability, relieve pain, and prevent long-term arthritis.

Winny handled her procedure like a champ and went home the very next day to rest and heal with her family. At her two-week recheck, she was already making great progress and winning everyone over with her sweet personality.

We are happy to report that Winny is doing great while continuing her recovery at home! Of course, keeping her calm as she begins to feel better and more active comes with its challenges, but we are so happy this sweet girl is feeling better and getting back to her happy, bouncy self! 😻

08/26/2025

🐾 Big News at OPVES! 🐾
Starting September 2nd, we are proud to offer oncology services at Overland Park Veterinary Emergency & Specialty! We are now accepting consultations. Call 913-361-3800 to schedule.

Leading this new service is Dr. Katilee (Kati) Jacobs, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology). Dr. Jacobs is a board-certified veterinary oncologist with extensive specialty experience and a passion for advancing cancer care in pets, especially feline patients. She is also actively involved in research, including work on non-invasive diagnostic tools like “liquid biopsy” in feline cancer.

We are excited to expand our specialty offerings to include oncology and look forward to supporting pets and their families through every step of their cancer care journey. 💙

Open since 2021, sister hospital to Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty. We are an extension of care to your pet's primary veterinarian. Call today to book a consultation with one of our specialists. Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week for EMERGENCIES.

08/21/2025

We’re excited to share that our Overland Park hospital now has a High-Flow Oxygen Unit, an advanced tool that delivers oxygen at higher flow rates than traditional methods.

This unit can be lifesaving for pets experiencing severe respiratory distress, offering better oxygenation, improved comfort, and faster recovery potential.

To ensure our patients receive the full benefits, our board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Charlotte Marquis, hosted a hands-on training session so our team can confidently and effectively use this equipment when it’s needed most. 🐾💙

08/19/2025

Recurring UTIs in dogs might signal something more than a simple infection. At OPVES, our skilled team specializes in finding long-term solutions to keep pets healthy and comfortable. 🩺

Our latest blog follows a sweet pup named Lizzy, whose persistent UTIs were finally resolved with the help of our board-certified surgeons. Click the link below to read about Lizzy's condition and how our team helped her reclaim a healthier, happier life with lasting relief.
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Persistent UTIs in Dogs: Surgical Solutions for Lasting Relief

08/14/2025

When Oakley got hold of a toxic inhaler, her family rushed her to our ER with a dangerously high heart rate. Our veterinarian, Dr. Kaitlin Esary, acted quickly to stabilize her, create a treatment plan, and keep her family informed every step of the way. We’re so glad Oakley is back home safe and sound! 🐾❤

08/12/2025

From pre-op evaluations to post-op recovery and everything in between, Dr. Charlotte Marquis plays a critical role in ensuring our patients' safety, comfort, and outcomes at our hospital and our sister hospital, Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.

As a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Marquis wears many hats: pain management expert, critical care collaborator, educator, and surgical support. Her involvement across departments and both hospitals allows us to deliver anesthesia and pain control at the highest level, especially for our most fragile or high-risk patients.

💙 This level of advanced, dedicated care is what sets us apart and makes us a trusted partner for high-risk and specialty care.

08/08/2025

Happy International Cat Day! 🐱

Today, we're giving extra love to our feline patients and highlighting how our Internal Medicine team, led by Dr. Alex Portanova and Dr. Laura Grigsby, supports cats with complex conditions like hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.

From ultrasound diagnostics to long-term disease management, our internists are here to help cats live longer, healthier lives.

📅 Regular check-ups and specialty care go a long way in keeping your cat comfortable.
🐾To schedule a consultation with our internal medicine team, call us at 913-361-3800

08/06/2025

A huge thank you to our neighbors at Pleasant Ridge Elementary for the thoughtful surprise today! Their wonderful team stopped by with refreshing drinks for our staff as a gesture to spread kindness, and it certainly worked. 💙

Working next to such a caring school community means so much to us, and we’re grateful for their support and kindness. From all of us at OPVES, thank you for brightening our day and reminding us how powerful small acts of kindness can be!

08/05/2025

🐾 August is National Immunization Awareness Month!🩺
Vaccines are a vital part of your pet’s preventive care plan, protecting them from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases.

Whether you’re raising a kitten or a puppy, staying on track with their core and lifestyle vaccines helps ensure they grow into happy, healthy adults.

📅 Check out these easy-to-follow vaccine timelines for cats and dogs!

08/01/2025

🎉🐶 Happy DOGust 1st! 🐾
Today, we celebrate the universal birthday for all shelter and rescue dogs—and there's no better way to honor it than by showing off a few of the beloved adopted pups from our very own team!

Here’s to Scout, Brea, Theodore, Sally, Richie, Eve, and Bourbon—and to every rescue dog still waiting for their special day. 💙