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We Care. Always There. AVES is a comprehensive veterinary specialty and emergency hospital.
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Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center is a 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital located in Austin serving the surrounding area, providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our emergency team and board-certified specialists work together to deliver advanced diagnostics, surgery, internal medicine, and critical care under one roof. From sudden emergencies to long-term treatment plans, we’re here whenever your pet needs us most.

05/31/2026

Princess, a 2-year-old spayed Chihuahua, was presented to the AVES ER after developing sudden vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and a decreased appetite. On evaluation, she was mildly dehydrated and showing signs consistent with acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE), a serious gastrointestinal condition that can cause rapid fluid loss and severe illness in dogs.

Diagnostics, including bloodwork and abdominal ultrasound, helped rule out other causes and confirmed significant inflammation within her gastrointestinal tract. Princess was hospitalized for IV fluids, anti-nausea medications, gastrointestinal support, and deworming therapy.

We’re happy to report that Princess responded paw-sitively to treatment — she’s eating again, her diarrhea is improving, and she was able to go home for continued recovery and lots of TLC. 💕🐾 She definitely earned her royal title during her stay with us! 👑

Sudden vomiting or bloody diarrhea can become serious quickly, so if your pet is feeling “ruff,” prompt veterinary care is always important.

05/28/2026

Figaro, a 6-year-old Miniature Dachshund, was presented to the Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center after experiencing a sudden progression of hind limb weakness caused by intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). What began as a wobbly gait quickly progressed to loss of function in his back legs, prompting advanced imaging and emergency surgery.

A CT scan revealed a disc extrusion at T11-12 causing significant spinal cord compression. Our neurology team performed a right-sided hemilaminectomy and discectomy to relieve the pressure on Figaro’s spinal cord — and we’re happy to report his surgery and recovery from anesthesia went smoothly! 🐾

Figaro received around-the-clock pain management and supportive care during his hospitalization before transitioning to oral medications for home recovery. While recovery from IVDD surgery takes time, we expect the biggest improvements over the next month as he continues healing.

This little “long dog” showed some seriously short- and long-term courage throughout his stay with us!

💙 We’re so happy Figaro is back on the road to recovery and ready to dachshund through rehab one step at a time.

05/21/2026

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of being a part of Hart Elementary School's Career Day!

Dr. Hedges and Dr. Sampson spoke with the students about what it's like to be a veterinarian, what tools they use, and how they help pets and families through their amazing medicine! Dolly, Dr. Sampson's pup was the star of the show and loved being the center of attention as the students gave her lots of pets and love!

Thank you to Hart Elementary School for trusting AVES to help inspire the next generation of animal lovers and future veterinarians! 🩺🐾We love being part of a community that encourages curiosity, learning, and big dreams! 💜

05/16/2026

The AVES Team got a little swirly on National Tie Dye Day! 🌈👕

That day we traded in our usual workwear for something a little more colorful—and had a blast doing it together. From bold spirals to totally unique designs, every piece reflects the creativity and personality that makes our team so great.

It’s a fun reminder that when we collaborate (and aren’t afraid to get a little messy), we create something pretty amazing. 💫

05/15/2026

🌌✨ May the 4th Be With You ✨🌌

The AVES Radiation Oncology team fight the dark side a little differently… with precision, compassion, and a little *pew pew* energy. ⚡🔬

On National Star Wars day we celebrated the fearless patients that receive the targeted beams of hope across the galaxy — one treatment at a time. 🚀

Whether you’re part of the oncology team, supporting a loved one, impacted by cancer or just here for the lightsabers and laser sounds… this day was for you.

May your plans stay aligned, your beams stay sharp, and your *pew pew* always hit the target. 💥

“Luminous beings are we.” — Yoda

05/14/2026

🐾✨ Happy National Chihuahua Day! ✨🐾

Tiny paws. Huge personality. Endless love. 💛

Today we’re celebrating the fearless, loyal, and absolutely adorable Chihuahuas who rule our hearts (and probably our couches too). 🐶👑

Whether they’re wrapped in a blanket burrito, barking at absolutely nothing, or acting like they own the neighborhood — life is just better with a Chihuahua by your side.

Drop a photo of your little legend in the comments! 📸🐾

05/11/2026

Team spotlight! ✨

Huge shoutout to Ella, LVT, VTS (SAIM) for being an editor/ contributor to Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (published by Wiley).

We’re beyond proud to have such talented, driven professionals on our team making an impact in veterinary medicine far beyond our hospital walls.

05/10/2026

Our Employee of The Month is Logan! Here is some input from his teammates as to why he deserves this honor!

"Logan continuously goes above and beyond to help maintain our hospital. He is prompt with response when asked for help and always is happy to lend a hand with whatever is asked. He is a perfect example of a dedicated, friendly, and competent staff member. Logan is awesome!"

"Logan has been great with really being proactive with all of his tasks."

"Logan is someone we can always count on, and this recognition is very well deserved. He’s always willing to jump in and help wherever he’s needed, and he regularly goes above and beyond to keep things running smoothly. He puts in the effort to figure things out, even when it’s not easy, and that makes a big difference for the whole team. We’re really lucky to have him, and we appreciate everything he does."

"Logan's positive attitude and how willing he is to jump in and help with whatever is needed is amazing. He has been incredibly supportive throughout this whole process, and that kind of mindset goes a long way during a big transition like moving into the new hospital and developing new workflows."

"Logan has been great about speaking up and helping point out things that can make things run more smoothly. That kind of involvement has been really valuable."

Congratulations Logan!!!

05/09/2026

AVES loves to SPICE things up for the team so we had a Salsa Making Competition on National Salsa Day (5/5/26).

We had a great mix of chipotle, jalapeno, verde, and classic tomato. So our team only had to grab a chip and dive into their favorite flavor.

05/06/2026

Lollipop started with back pain in early January that progressed to her being unable to walk.

Dr. Sutton did an MRI which showed a disc herniation at the L3-4 disc space. Emergency surgery was performed and a large amount of disc material was able to be extracted from the spinal canal relieving the compression.

Within 2 weeks of the surgery, she was walking on her own!

This video is from her incision check 2 weeks after surgery. ❤️

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7501 N. Capital Of Texas Highway, Building A
Austin, TX
78731

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+15123432837

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