VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

Melissa Holahan

Veterinary Specialist

DVM, Michigan State University
Certifications: ACVECC
Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

Biography

Dr. Holahan graduated from Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Upon graduation, Dr. Holahan completed a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. In July 2010 she completed a residency in emergency and critical care medicine at the Michigan State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She is board certified in emergency and critical care. She has published and performed research in the areas of enteral nutrition in critical ill patients, the use of fenoldapam in acute renal failure and lactate as a prognostic indicator in dogs with immune mediated hemolytic anemia. Her interests include acute renal failure, dialysis, positive pressure ventilation, and sepsis.

Dr. Holahan is available for emergency and critical care transfers, case discussions and phone consultations.
 

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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
895 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
Phone: 203-929-8600
Fax: 203-944-9754

In the event of a pet medical emergency, no appointment is needed. We are open 24/7/365 to help your pet. For directions to our facility, please call us at at 203-929-8600.

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