ROBBINSVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthStar VETS, a 24/7 emergency, trauma and specialty animal hospital located at 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Rd., in Robbinsville, New Jersey, has been certified as a Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). The certification recognizes exceptional hospitals that meet or exceed minimum health care standards and guidelines. This is done with the intent to raise the standard of care and at the same time increase public and professional awareness of emergency services available for pets.

NorthStar VETS is the only VECCS-certified Level I veterinary emergency and critical care facility throughout New Jersey, New York, and Delaware.

The VECCS program awards three levels of certification based on facility operating hours, equipment and personnel. A Level I facility is the highest level attainable: “A Level I emergency and critical care facility is a 24-hour acute care facility with the resources and specialty training necessary to provide sophisticated emergent and critical patient care. This facility is open to receive small animal emergency patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Level I facility must have a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care employed full time and available for consultation either on-site or by phone 24/7.”

About NorthStar VETS

Award winning, AAHA-accredited NorthStar VETS, with locations in Robbinsville and Maple Shade, New Jersey, exists for the fundamental purpose of improving the quality of life for pets, pet owners, referring veterinarians and staff. Independently owned and operated, NorthStar VETS rolls out the red carpet for everyone, always striving to provide the best experience possible through exceptional medical care and a higher-than-average staff-to-patient ratio for more personalized attention and five star service. Call (609) 259-8300 or visit northstarvets.com for additional information.

About VECCS

The Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society is an international, professional society of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and managers dedicated to promoting the advancement of knowledge and high standards of practice in veterinary emergency medicine and critical patient care. For more information about the certification requirements for a Level I facility, please visit veccs.org/facility-certification/certification-levels.