About Pet Emergency Center

The Team Caring for Your Pet.

Pet Emergency Center is independently owned and locally operated by veterinarians who live and work in this community. When your pet needs us, these are the people you will meet.

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Independently owned and operated Decades of combined experience Rooted in Fort Lauderdale Care across every species we treat

Locally Owned The species cared for at Pet Emergency Center: dog, cat, parrot, rabbits, ferret

Real people. Real care.

Real People. Real Care. Right Here in Fort Lauderdale.

In a veterinary industry increasingly defined by corporate ownership and rotating staff, Pet Emergency Center has done things differently. Our team is small by design. Most of us have worked together for years. We know each other, we know our patients, and we know the families who trust us during the scariest moments with their pets.

When you call us or walk through our doors, you are not handed off through a phone tree. You meet the people who actually care for your pet.

The owners

Meet the Owners of Pet Emergency Center.

Dr. Seth Kiser, DVM, Owner and Medical Director at Pet Emergency Center

Fort Lauderdale

Owner · Medical Director

Dr. Seth Kiser, DVM

A 2011 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kiser brings more than a decade of veterinary experience to his role as Owner and Medical Director of Pet Emergency Center. He has honed his skills in both private and large corporate veterinary practices, providing comprehensive care to pets in need.

With most of his career focused on emergency and critical care, Dr. Kiser has extensive expertise treating a diverse range of patients, including canine, feline, exotic companion mammal, and reptile cases. Originally from East Tennessee, his upbringing instilled a deep sense of compassion and empathy, qualities that define his approach to medicine.

As a fellow pet owner, Dr. Kiser is committed to providing not only medical options but also compassionate guidance to ensure the best quality of life for his patients.

"Dr. Kiser does not just treat pets. He cares for the families who love them."

Paige Obrig, Co-Owner and Practice Manager at Pet Emergency Center

Fort Lauderdale native

Co-Owner · Practice Manager

Paige Obrig

Paige grew up in the Fort Lauderdale area and has been part of this community for most of her life. She runs the operational side of Pet Emergency Center, manages the team, and keeps the practice moving through long nights and busy weekends.

Paige is direct, practical, and focused on doing the right thing for the patients in front of her. She still works floor shifts when needed, knows our regular families by name, and brings a deep sense of community ownership to every decision the practice makes.

"Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale. Caring for South Florida's pets and families."

Our veterinarians

The Doctors Behind the Care.

Beyond Dr. Kiser, our roster of emergency veterinarians brings deep experience across small animal, exotic, and wildlife medicine.

Veterinarian

Dr. Janet Lee, DVM

Dr. Lee was born in New York and raised in Southern California. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, and graduated from Midwestern University, College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, AZ in 2020 after transitioning from human medicine to veterinary medicine.

Dr. Lee has had a profound love for animals of all sizes since childhood. Her first pet was a green iguana, which sparked a lifelong passion for reptiles and other exotic species. During her first year of veterinary school, she founded a company dedicated to reptile conservation and education, while volunteering at the Phoenix Herpetological Society.

She is a member of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians and continues to research and refine techniques in emergency and critical care medicine. Outside the clinic, she enjoys fishing, hiking, and target practice.

Veterinarian

Dr. Renata Schneider, DVM

Dr. Schneider has practiced wildlife, avian and exotic animal, and emergency medicine for over twenty years. With an internship in avian and exotic animal medicine and extensive ER experience, she is accustomed to seeing a wide variety of species.

She is the Veterinarian and Clinic Liaison at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, a premier wildlife rehabilitation center in Miami. Dr. Schneider is a regular speaker at wildlife conferences and makes frequent appearances at veterinary schools under the auspices of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. She has also published papers in several journals on wildlife and exotic animal medicine.

Originally from Montreal, Canada, Dr. Schneider takes full advantage of South Florida sunshine when she is not working, spending time with her pets and family. You will find her at Pet Emergency Center predominantly on Sundays.

The care team

Our Veterinary Technicians, Support Staff, and Night Team.

Behind every emergency case is a team of skilled veterinary technicians and support staff who do extraordinary work under pressure. Our technicians are trained, experienced, and deeply invested in patient outcomes. They are the calm presence at the front desk, the careful hands monitoring a patient through the night, and the steady voices guiding families through the hardest moments.

Many of our team members have worked together for years. That continuity matters in emergency medicine. When the team knows each other, the care moves faster, the communication is clearer, and the patient is the one who benefits.

How we practice

How Our Team Approaches Every Patient.

Our team does not follow a corporate playbook. We follow a set of principles that come from how we believe medicine should be practiced.

Compassion Before Anything Else

Every patient gets the same level of care, regardless of the hour, the volume, or the situation. Every family is met with empathy first.

Honest Communication

We tell you what we are seeing in plain language. We explain the options. We give you the information to make the right decision for your pet, not the most expensive one.

Patient-Centered Plans

Treatment plans are designed around your pet and your real life. If a plan is not realistic for your household, we find a different one.

Calm Under Pressure

Emergency medicine can get chaotic. Our team has learned how to stay steady when the room is not. That steadiness is what families remember.

Compassionate care. Always Here.

Need Us Tonight? We Are Here.

Whether your pet has an emergency, you are not sure if it is one, or you simply want to talk to a veterinarian about a concern, our team is ready to help. Call us, walk in, or book a video consultation from anywhere in Florida.

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Pet Emergency Center

921 East Cypress Creek Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

(954) 772-0420

Weeknights 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Weekends & Holidays Open 24/7