Emma-Leigh Pearson, DVM, DACVECC Specialist in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

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Emma-Leigh Pearson, DVM, Diplomate, ACVECC, is a Board-certified Specialist in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care at MedVet Chicago. She has been a part of the team 2016.

Dr. Pearson attended the University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, IL where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She then earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana-Champaign, IL. Following earning her veterinary degree, Dr. Pearson completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center in Sacramento, CA and a residency in emergency and critical care at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Dr. Pearson has a special interest in the management of polytrauma cases, as well as endocrine and toxicity emergencies. Outside of her clinical interests, Dr. Pearson’s favorite thing about being a veterinarian is being able to help her patients through illness or injury, and providing comfort to their family during what is often a very stressful time.

When she is not busy caring for her patients, Dr. Pearson enjoys reading, traveling, trying new restaurants, and learning foreign languages. She loves to spend her free time exploring Chicago, but also enjoys just relaxing at home with her cat and dog.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana–Champaign, Illinois
Internship (Small Animal-Rotating): VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center, Sacramento, California
Residency (Emergency & Critical Care): Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts

Specializations

Residency Trained in Emergency & Critical Care

Professional Affiliations

American Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society

What is a Pet Emergency?

Emergencies happen any time of the day or night, any day of the year. That’s why the MedVet team is available 24/7 to help when your veterinarian is not available. Our team of talented emergency doctors, critical care specialists, and compassionate staff are at the ready to provide the care your pet needs. Click here to find the MedVet closest to you.

We realize that sometimes it’s difficult to know if your pet’s situation is an emergency. To learn about some common emergency situations that require immediate veterinary medical attention click here.

What others are saying

The undeniable compassion everyone had for our little Oscar, along with the level of expertise shown by the Dr. Emma-Leigh Pearson and the entire staff (surgeons, internal medicine, critical care doctors, and techs), was second to none. In addition to the medical staff being absolutely incredible, the front desk staff at MedVet Chicago couldn’t have been more friendly, accommodating and compassionate. – Preeya V.