If you're looking for a comprehensive animal hospital in Busan where you can treat severe and difficult cases — 24H UN animal medical center in Daeyeon-dong
Author: Director Yeo Jae-seung (Chief Director of 24H UN animal medical center, Center Director of Companion Animal Heart and Kidney Center, Internal Medicine Director of 24H UN animal medical center)
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3-Point Summary
✓ For severe cases that neighborhood hospitals find difficult to handle in Busan, a comprehensive animal medical center with multi-department collaborative consultation + 24-hour system + precision imaging equipment is necessary.
✓ In the domestic animal medical care provision system, secondary advanced animal hospitals are being discussed to be differentiated based on department-specific care, specialized personnel, and facilities.
✓ Since there are currently no official criteria for primary and secondary animal hospitals in Korea, which can cause confusion for pet owners, it is important to directly verify the department composition and equipment possession of the hospital before visiting.
What is a comprehensive animal hospital in Busan where you can receive treatment for severe and difficult cases?
When a pet becomes ill, the first place pet owners rush to is a neighborhood animal hospital. However, there are moments when the veterinarian says, "Our hospital has limitations. It would be better for you to visit a more specialized place."
This referral to a secondary hospital does not simply mean the condition is serious. It is a responsible judgment by medical professionals to provide more accurate diagnosis and professional treatment for the pet. Using the human medical care system as an analogy, it is like the relationship between a neighborhood general practice (primary) and a university hospital (secondary).
According to Daily Vet's report (2024.12), criteria for secondary-level advanced animal hospitals include multi-department composition, CT/MRI possession, and specialized personnel. However, since there are currently no official criteria for primary and secondary animal hospitals in Korea, as noted in related reports, pet owners must directly verify the criteria when selecting a hospital.
Since hospitals differ in actual equipment possession and operating departments, it is important to verify whether the hospital has a specialized center handling the relevant condition before visiting.
What kinds of cases are difficult to treat at small hospitals?
We've organized for pet owners what situations require 'a larger hospital.'
✓ When precision imaging tests (CT, MRI, cardiac ultrasound) are needed
Cases where diagnosis is difficult with X-rays alone, or when spinal cord, brain parenchyma, and neural tissue need to be clearly visualized, are representative. Precision imaging equipment is essential for confirming disc disease, meningitis, brain tumors, and similar conditions.
✓ Chronic severe internal medicine conditions such as heart and kidney disease
According to clinical data, kidney disease does not show obvious symptoms until more than 75% of function is damaged, making it very important to receive precise diagnosis early. In many cases, subtle early changes are difficult to detect with simple blood tests alone, so testing at a place with specialized equipment and medical care systems is recommended.
✓ When 24-hour ICU intensive care is needed for severe patients
According to relevant clinical data, patients requiring close monitoring or those recovering from major surgery need 24-hour intensive care and emergency response. In cases of severe heart disease, oxygen treatment and continuous vital sign monitoring must be conducted together.
✓ When multiple conditions progress simultaneously
A collaborative consultation system with specialized medical professionals in various fields such as internal medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging—who can cooperatively evaluate the pet's condition and establish an optimal treatment plan—is appropriate.
✓ When high-difficulty surgical procedures are needed
Minimally invasive surgeries such as laparoscopic surgery and interventional procedures can only be safely performed at facilities with specialized equipment and experienced surgical specialists.
If the pet shows sufficient treatment response at a primary hospital or falls into a mild category, management at a neighborhood animal hospital may be better for reducing the pet's stress. A cooperative system where specialized treatment is provided at a secondary center and daily management at a primary hospital is ideal for pets. Since appropriate treatment approaches may differ depending on individual conditions, please consult sufficiently with your veterinarian before visiting.
How 24H UN animal medical center handles severe cases
The 24H UN animal medical center located in Daeyeon-dong, Busan responds systematically to severe and high-difficulty cases through 8 specialized centers.
| Specialized Center | Major Applicable Cases |
|---|---|
| Heart and Kidney Center | Heart disease, chronic kidney failure, cardiac ultrasound precision testing |
| Internal Medicine Center | Professional management of digestive, respiratory, endocrine and other internal medicine conditions |
| Surgery Center | High-difficulty surgical procedures, laparoscopic neutering surgery |
| Stem Cell Center | Regenerative medicine-based chronic disease care |
| Dental Center | Specialized dental care such as scaling and tooth extraction |
| Health Checkup Center | Life-stage-specific regular health checkup programs |
| Cat Center | Cat-exclusive waiting area and consultation room operation |
| Dog Center | Customized consultation and care for companion dogs |
Considering the criteria for advanced animal hospitals presented in Daily Gaewon's report—possession of operating room, CT/MRI, and composition of specialized personnel including 3 or more departments such as internal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and emergency medicine—the importance of a department-specific collaborative consultation system becomes even clearer.
At the 24H UN animal medical center, where Chief Director Yeo Jae-seung (Ph.D. candidate in Internal Medicine at Chungnam National University College of Veterinary Medicine, member of the Korean Veterinary Cardiology Association) with 10 years of clinical experience and 8 specialized centers conduct organic collaborative consultations, severe and complex cases that were difficult to treat at neighborhood hospitals can be systematically examined.
Treatment outcomes may vary depending on individual pet conditions, disease type, and progression. It is recommended that you verify medical care availability at the relevant center before visiting.
This may be a good fit for you
If you fall under the following items, you may consider treatment at the 24H UN animal medical center.
✓ When there is insufficient treatment response at a neighborhood animal hospital or you have been referred to a "more specialized place"
✓ When you have been advised that precision testing such as cardiac ultrasound or CT is needed
✓ When you have a chronic condition requiring long-term management such as heart disease or chronic kidney failure
✓ When high-difficulty surgical procedures (laparoscopy, etc.) are needed
✓ When a cat-exclusive medical care environment is needed
✓ When immediate treatment is needed in nighttime, weekend, or emergency situations
As confirmed in the case of collaborative consultation operations at Seoul National University College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Hospital, quick communication with existing hospitals allows for rapid and accurate diagnosis without duplicate testing. Bringing blood test results and diagnostic documents that you previously received will help facilitate medical care coordination more smoothly.
Precautions and Limitations
Medical fees may vary depending on disease type, testing items, and hospitalization status. Please verify through inquiry before visiting.
Treatment effectiveness may vary depending on individual pet characteristics and disease progression.
For non-emergency situations, visiting by appointment helps reduce waiting time.
Pet owners from nearby areas can also visit
Those looking for animal hospitals in Busan Nam-gu, Yongho-dong, Munhyeon-dong, Gamman-dong, and Suyeong-gu can also conveniently use the 24H UN animal medical center located in Daeyeon-dong.
Feel free to get a consultation. We will examine the condition together.
Visit the 24H UN animal medical center in Daeyeon-dong, Busan, and feel free to get a consultation. We will carefully examine the condition together.
Since we operate 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, we can examine the condition together with specialized medical professionals in each department even for severe cases or when treatment was difficult at other hospitals. Pets with complex conditions involving heart, kidney, internal medicine, and surgery can also be systematically evaluated through the collaborative consultation system of 8 specialized centers.
According to relevant clinical data, internal medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging collaborative consultation systems play an important role in increasing the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment planning in complex severe cases. Treatment effectiveness may vary depending on individual pet conditions and disease progression. If you inquire in advance by phone or online before visiting, more seamless medical care coordination is possible.
In the most difficult moments at your pet's side, you don't have to make decisions alone. We will help you find the way forward together.
You may be wondering about these things
Q1. Can I receive treatment without a referral letter from a neighborhood hospital?
You can visit without a referral letter. However, bringing blood test results or diagnostic documents you previously received can reduce duplicate testing and enable faster treatment. If you inquire in advance by phone, you can receive guidance more smoothly.
Q2. Can I continue visiting for conditions requiring long-term management like heart disease or kidney disease?
You can continue to receive long-term management and regular testing for chronic conditions through the Heart and Kidney Center. A cooperative approach where specialized treatment is provided at our center and daily management through your existing primary hospital is also possible. We will discuss an appropriate management plan based on individual conditions.
Q3. Is treatment available in nighttime, weekend, and holiday emergency situations?
The 24H UN animal medical center operates with a 365-day 24-hour treatment system. Emergency response is available at all times for nighttime, weekend, and holiday emergencies, so please don't hesitate to contact us if an urgent situation arises.
Q4. Can cats receive treatment? Is there a separate cat-exclusive space?
We operate a separate Cat Center with a cat-exclusive waiting area and consultation room. Dog traffic is separated to reduce stress from unfamiliar environments.
Q5. Are specialized procedures like stem cell therapy or laparoscopic surgery available?
Regeneration medicine-based treatment and high-difficulty procedures such as laparoscopic surgery are being performed through the Stem Cell Center and Surgery Center. Suitability for procedures may vary depending on individual pet conditions and disease, so it is recommended that you verify through advance inquiry before visiting.
This content has been prepared in compliance with Article 32 of the Veterinary Medicine Act. For specific matters, please consult with a professional.