In veterinary medicine, therapeutic plasma exchange is used to remove toxins from a pet’s plasma, which is then replaced with donor plasma. The therapy is especially useful for treating severe immune-mediated conditions.3 Meanwhile, hemoperfusion filters blood via a cartridge that contains activated charcoal or other materials that absorb toxins.3 Hemodialysis also filters blood, removing waste, toxins, and excess fluids when the kidneys are not functioning properly.3
Clinic center: BluePearl Pet Hospital in California to relocate, & more
The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.
Next week, a BluePearl hospital in California will be relocating to a larger facility. Moreover, last month, a specialty and emergency center in Georgia was purchased by a veterinary management and operations company, with the property being acquired by a real estate group specializing in veterinary properties. Meanwhile, in Oregon, a veterinary referral center has expanded its treatment offerings to include extracorporeal therapies.
Continue reading to learn more about these expansions and updates.
BluePearl Monterey Pet Hospital (Monterey, California)
BluePearl Monterey new location. (Image courtesy of BluePearl Pet Hospital)
A BluePearl Pet Hospital in Monterey, California, will be relocating to a new location in the same city on September 9, according to a recent announcement by the veterinary care provider. Currently, BluePearl operates the only 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital in the local community.
The relocation will allow the hospital to expand from 8000 to 15,000 sq ft and will contain a new computed tomography machine, among other equipment. Current BluePearl Monterey staff members will transition to the new location, and the company noted that additional positions are open.1
“Our new hospital will allow us to provide industry leading specialty and emergency veterinary care to more pets in the Monterey area,” Bill Sullenberger, DVM, a specialist in emergency medicine at BluePearl, Monterey, said in the announcement.1 “We are delighted to continue providing the local community with 24-hour emergency veterinary care. We want all pet owners in the local area to know, if and when you need us, no matter the time or day, we are here, and our passionate team is ready to help.”
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (Marietta, Georgia)
Last month, Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in Marietta, Georgia was sold in a dual transaction, with Terravet Real Estate Solutions purchasing the property for $3.33 million and Texas-based veterinary management and operations company, Innovetive Petcare, acquiring the practice. In the Marietta area, Dogwood is the only 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital.
According to Terravet, the transaction was a sign-and-close deal.2 The 12,726 sq ft building consists of 17 full-time veterinarians and a total of 70 staff members.
“Facilities like Dogwood play a critical role in their communities by providing the specialized expertise and round-the-clock availability that pet owners depend on during emergencies,” Daniel Eisenstadt, CEO of Terravet Real Estate Solutions, said in a company news release.2 “Expanding our partnership with Innovetive reinforces our commitment to supporting practices that deliver this level of essential care.”
Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (Bend, Oregon)
The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO) is expanding its services with the addition of extracorporeal therapies. These new treatments include hemodialysis, therapeutic plasma exchange, and hemoperfusion. According to VRCCO, the facility uses the same dialysis machines used in human medicine.
In a news release announcing their addition of these therapies, VRCCO said it was “honored to be among the few facilities in the US” to offer these treatments that offer hope to patients with certain kidney conditions, immune-mediated diseases, and life-threatening toxicities.3
“The Veterinary Referral Center's board-certified specialists encourage pet parents and referring veterinarians to consult with them to determine whether these therapies are appropriate for individual cases,” wrote VRCCO in the news release.1
References
- BluePearl Pet Hospital opens new location in Monterey. News release. BluePearl Pet Hospital. August 26, 2025. Accessed September 2, 2025. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/26/3139349/0/en/BluePearl-Pet-Hospital-Opens-New-Location-in-Monterey.html
- Terravet Real Estate Solutions acquires $3.33 million specialty emergency hospital in partnership with Innovetive in Marietta, Georgia. News release. Terravet Real Estate Solutions. August 7, 2025. Accessed September 2, 2025. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250807606199/en/Terravet-Real-Estate-Solutions-Acquires-%243.33-Million-Specialty-Emergency-Hospital-in-Partnership-with-Innovetive-in-Marietta-Georgia
- Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon expands life-saving treatment options with extracorporeal therapies. News release. Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon. August 12, 2025. Accessed September 3, 2025. https://www.newswire.com/news/veterinary-referral-center-of-central-oregon-expands-life-saving-22621476
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