The Pet Emergency and Specialty Center Blood Bank is the only 24-hour veterinary blood bank in the North Bay area.
Our Blood Bank provides life-saving blood products to pets with traumatic injuries, toxicities, or certain medical conditions that require blood transfusions. The demand for blood products continues to increase and we are always welcoming new canine and feline donors into our program. A single donation can save more than one life because both the red blood cells and the blood plasma are used.
Donations are performed by our registered veterinary technicians under the supervision of a veterinarian. A small square on the dog or cat donor’s neck is shaved and scrubbed for sterility. With the pet laying calmly on its side, one unit of blood is drawn. A single donation can be used for more than one transfusion because the blood can be separated into two components: red blood cells and plasma.
Throughout the donation process, the pet is comforted by our staff, and in some instances, we will use mild sedation (a pill they take at home prior to donation or a shot in the hospital) to help keep pets calm and relaxed. We want this to be a stress-free experience for our donors!
After the donation the pet receives a complimentary nail trim, and treats before going home to rest. The donation takes 10 to 20 minutes, but with preparation and post donation observation, you can expect your pet to stay for about an hour. You are welcome to leave your pet with us for a few hours or for the day if that is more convenient for you.
Email us: bloodbank@pescm.com
CALL: 415-456-7372
Your pet’s donation of blood can save the life of someone else’s beloved pet
Please consider joining our blood donor program
- Free blood typing
- Free annual exam and comprehensive blood work (which can be sent to your veterinarian)
- Free annual heartworm test
- Option for hospital credit or free flea/ heartworm/tick preventative
- Free nail trim at each donation if needed.
Your dog or cat may be a candidate for regular blood donation if they meet the following criteria:
If your pet qualifies to be a donor, we request that they donate six times annually. We will call and arrange the donations at a convenient time for you.
You do not have to be a PESCM client to be part of the donor program. Your pet can continue to see your primary care veterinarian. We will partner with your veterinarian to ensure that your pet continues to be a good candidate for the donor program.