Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty
Our mission is to provide each pet with individualized, quality care through collaboration, education, integrity, and compassion.
It is our vision that each team member will make a positive impact on every patient and family in need of our care.
Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty (DCES) is a specialty hospital and 24-hour emergency center providing advanced veterinary medical care to the DC Metropolitan Area since 2003.
DCES was originally founded by Dr. Kathy Arrington and Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo to provide specialized veterinary services in Cardiology and Internal Medicine.
At present, DCES's team has grown to include 3 board-certified specialists in Internal Medicine, 1 board-certified specialist in Radiology, 1 board-certified specialist in Neurology, 1 board-certified specialist in Oncology, and an ER Department staffed with a Critical Care specialist.
Hours:
- Monday - 24 Hours
- Tuesday - 24 Hours
- Wednesday - 24 Hours
- Thursday - 24 Hours
- Friday - 24 Hours
- Saturday - 24 Hours
- Sunday - 24 Hours