Our full name is Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals, but our friends call us MECA. We’re an ER for Animals, open 24/7, 365 days a year. The veterinarians who refer their clients to us call us a “tertiary care hospital” for animals. Tertiary means the third — or highest — level of expertise in health care.
| “In this endeavor, time is of the essence. At MECA, there is no higher priority than promptly serving the critical needs of referring veterinarians and their patients, 24/7.” | ![]() |
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– Marla Lichtenberger, DVM, DACVECC, Owner, MECA |
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About ERforAnimals.comMilwaukee Emergency Center for Animals (www.ERforAnimals.com) is open 24/7 and is located in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Walk-In emergencies, critical care referrals and surgery referrals are accepted 24 hours a day. Referrals from veterinarians for ultrasounds and echocardiograms are preferred between 8 a.m.-6 p.m. every day. MECA’s owner is Marla Lichtenberger, DVM, DACVECC. Dr. Lichtenberger’s Emergency Center is a welcome addition to the southern part of Milwaukee, which was in need of a state-of-the-art facility. A team of experienced veterinarians and staff provide twenty-four hour emergency service, concentrating on dogs, cats, exotics, reptiles and other small mammals. Take our hospital tour or read about our core values. |
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover cards, as well as checks and Care Credit.





