Amanda Lee, DVM, DACVECC

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Board-certified veterinarian brings advanced, compassionate care to pets in crisis and those with complex health situations.

As a board-certified specialist in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Lee provides expert, compassionate treatment for pets facing life-threatening conditions, ensuring urgent medical needs are met with precision and empathy.

Dr. Lee earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and completed advanced training in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, achieving Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. She specializes in managing acute injuries, severe illnesses, complex respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies, sepsis, trauma, and critical postoperative care.

Dr. Lee is recognized for her calm leadership, meticulous clinical skills, and genuine care during high-pressure situations. She leads rapid response teams, collaborates closely with emergency technicians, anesthesiologists, and internal medicine specialists, and provides clear communication with pet parents during emergencies. She is also experienced at performing surgery on an emergency basis, ranging from cesarean sections to gastrointestinal foreign bodies to splenectomies and more. 

Beyond direct patient care, Dr. Lee plays an active role in staff education and community outreach. She mentors veterinary technicians and new doctors, leads in-house simulation training for emergency scenarios, and participates in public seminars on pet first aid and disaster preparedness.

Looking ahead, Dr. Lee plans to develop tele-triage services for urgent pet care, expand client-focused emergency information resources, and develop advanced training programs for other doctors who want additional experience in Emergency and Critical Care medicine. Her leadership aligns with the veterinary mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, and compassionate care whenever pets need it most.

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