Animal Emergency Center of the Quad Cities

Animal Emergency Center of the Quad Cities Our Mission: The Animal Emergency Center is committed to providing quality emergency care. Hours:
Weeknights (Monday through Thursday) 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
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Weekends Friday 5pm to 8:00 a.m. Monday
Holidays Open 24 hours on all major holidays

10/16/2025

Name: Tara
What is a fun fact about you?
I love going to concerts and music festivals! Music is life.

What made you choose a career in veterinary medicine?
My love of animals and eagerness to help helped pave the path for veterinary medicine.

What is your favorite part of your job?
When the treatment plan starts working and the patients start to feel better :)

What is your favorite breed or species of animals to work with?
Dogs for sure - I love the brachycephalics (short nosed dogs like Pugs and French Bulldogs

Name: KristenWhat is a fun fact about you?I love a challenge. All of my hobbies include some sort of quest or mission to...
10/15/2025

Name: Kristen
What is a fun fact about you?
I love a challenge. All of my hobbies include some sort of quest or mission to complete. I am a nerd for murder mysteries and any type of quest-like game.

What made you choose a career in veterinary medicine?
I have always had a fascination for medicine and a desire to help others. Animals cannot advocate for themselves so it is always a challenge but so rewarding to be a part of their diagnosis and treatment.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part is being able to see the medications, treatments, and hard work start to take effect and treat the patient. Watching a patient go from a life-threatening circumstance to happy and healthy is my favorite. Knowing that I had a part in it is a bonus.

What is your favorite breed or species of animals to work with?
Canines 100%! AND the BIGGER the BETTER - Give me all of the Greyhounds, Great Danes, and Bernese Mountain Dogs!

What has been your most memorable or challenging case that you have helped with?
One of the most memorable cases was a puppy that had burning hot cooking oil accidentally spilled all over her back. She was the cutest Pit puppy who had the cutest face and most loving demeanor. To watch her skin literally fall off was awful but the reward in watching her heal and grow was amazing. She was such a trooper and never stopped giving kisses.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in the clinic?
I am only a hair over 5ft tall and that makes handling large breeds very entertaining. Once a tall dog walked between my legs and completely lifted me up - It looked like I was riding a horse!

Thank you Kristen! You have a calm expertise about you that makes each shift go a little smoother. Your years of experience and your drive to learn and educate makes you a wonderful technician and great to work with. :)

10/15/2025

Name: Emilie
What is a fun fact about you?
I have been on TV several times, for showing and training horses.

What made you choose a career in veterinary medicine?
I have always been drawn to animals.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Surgery and emergency - I thrive on the high pressure situations.

What is your favorite breed or species of animals to work with?
I love working with exotic animals such as reptiles and pocket pets but Heelers and Shepherds are my favorite breeds.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in the clinic?
Seeing my coworker run away in fear of a spicy dachshund. We laugh about this together frequently.

Name: CrystalWhat is a fun fact about you?I joined the National Guard when I was 17 and stayed in the military for 6 yea...
10/14/2025

Name: Crystal

What is a fun fact about you?
I joined the National Guard when I was 17 and stayed in the military for 6 years before getting injured while training.

What made you choose a career in veterinary medicine?
When I was 7 years old I was able to help nurse a baby tiger that was sick. This stuck with me through the years and now I help all kids of different animals.

What is your favorite part of your job?
The unknown of each shift. The different cases we get to see.

What is your favorite breed or species of animals to work with?
Dogs. Specifically German Shepherds. I also enjoy working with exotics like reptiles and birds.

What has been your most memorable or challenging case that you have helped with?
6 years ago I was part of a team that helped with a 4 month old pit mix that was oxygen dependent for 7 days. He had to go back and forth between The AEC and his regular vet and was ultimately diagnosed with a heart defect.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in the clinic?
One shift I went to get blood from the blood bank. When I returned a coworker had asked me for help to move a heavy deceased patient for cremation preparation. When I got close to the bag on the counter another coworker jumped out of it to scare me!! We got video tape footage and it always brings a good laugh.

Crystal - Thank you! As a long time member of our team here at The AEC we appreciate you more than you know! You are knowledgeable, and always offer a helping hand when you see one is needed. Your sense of humor keeps the staff laughing, and you have a way with the dogs that might not behave the best.

10/14/2025

Name: Nora

What is a fun fact about you?
I have been raising garden snails

What made you choose a career in veterinary medicine?
When my parents cat had an FHO. The vet techs and doctor were educating us about our cats condition and treatment plan and this inspired me.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Helping ease pet owners worries during a stressful time

What is your favorite breed or species of animals to work with?
CATS

What has been your most memorable or challenging case that you have helped with?
I have helped with several extremely traumatic experiences.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in the clinic?
One time I was working with a great dane and has their leash in my hand. I sat down to take notes and the great dane pulled me like a sled dog!

Thank you for all you do Nora! You have a dry sense of humor that keeps the staff laughing even on the hard days. You have a way with pet owners that makes them feel heard and overall you are fun to work with!

Name:KalynnWhat is a fun fact about you?I naturally have red hair - so any pet with red hair is my favorite What made yo...
10/13/2025

Name:
Kalynn

What is a fun fact about you?
I naturally have red hair - so any pet with red hair is my favorite

What made you choose a career in veterinary medicine?
I have always had great love and sympathy for pets.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Seeing patients recover from traumatic injury/illness

What is your favorite breed or species of animals to work with?
Pitbulls and Heelers

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in the clinic?
Nothing specific comes to mind - I have worked with close friends my whole career so it has been joyful.

Thank you Kalynn! As a newer member of our staff you have helped with the overnight shifts that can be hard to cover. You offer a calm and quiet demeaner and we are excited for you to join our team!

10/13/2025

Name: Katie
What is a fun fact about you?
I used to show Shetland Sheepdogs, Pugs, and Collies. I have multiple finished pets with titles.

What made you choose a career in veterinary medicine?
I love being able to help animals and their people. The bonds between man and animal is so special.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Being able to snuggle and care for all the fur babies!

What is your favorite breed or species of animals to work with?
I love working with cats, specifically Persians!

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in the clinic?
An older owner accidentally called 911 while I was trimming their pets nails. I accidentally quicked the pet and blood was going everywhere. The owner repeated multiple times that there was blood present and that it looked like a murder scene. The police ended up coming to the clinic - everyone had a good laugh.

Thank you Katie! Your can-do attitude and upbeat spirt make the hospital a little brighter when youre there!

This week is veterinary technicain appreciation week! 🎉 These staff members are the bridge between you and your doctor,...
10/12/2025

This week is veterinary technicain appreciation week! 🎉 These staff members are the bridge between you and your doctor, just as a nurse would be for you. They are knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated - and we have the BEST ones here at The Animal Emergency Center of the Quad Cities. Be on the lookout throughout this week for a special Q&A from our technician staff members :)

Spooky season is here! Here are some pointers on keeping your pet safe and healthy for the spooky holiday 👻🍫Mostly candy...
10/03/2025

Spooky season is here! Here are some pointers on keeping your pet safe and healthy for the spooky holiday 👻
🍫Mostly candy will cause an upset stomach with vomiting and/or diarrhea but there are cases where candy can pose a much larger threat and can even be fatal. It is best to keep all candy out of reach from canine and feline friends.
🎃Carved pumpkins with lit candles should be kept outside and away from where your pets can access them. All it takes is one tail swoop over a flame to learn this lesson the hard way.
👀 Don't get stuck search and seeking while you should be trick or treating. Pets run away out of fear near and on holidays. Be sure your pet ID tags are up to date, and that their microchip registration is correct. Some pets even require anxiety medications for events like this- talk to your vet if you think your pet is one of these!

We are currently hiring for part time weekend Kennel Attendants. Shifts available are 8a-4pm and 4pm-11pm. Position requ...
10/03/2025

We are currently hiring for part time weekend Kennel Attendants. Shifts available are 8a-4pm and 4pm-11pm. Position requires employees to clean, stock and assist Technicians in providing emergency services to animals in need. Must be able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods of time. Minimal to no experience required. Please submit resume to [email protected] if you are interested.

Everyone knows that life is better with a dog, or 5? October is National Adopt-a-Shelter Dog awareness month. Did you kn...
10/01/2025

Everyone knows that life is better with a dog, or 5? October is National Adopt-a-Shelter Dog awareness month. Did you know that over 2 million dogs get adopted annually? Even with this astounding number of forever family's there are still dogs being euthanized every single day in an effort to make room for other homeless dogs. 57% of the animal shelters in America are no-kill which is fantastic but STILL not enough. The staff members that care for these pets are working around the clock day in and day out and simply do not have the space available for the dogs that need it. This is your sign to go to your local animal shelter TODAY and see what dogs are out there - I'm certain you can find the perfect dog for your family if you try.

This is Sophie. You may notice her strange headwear - this is called a no flap ear wrap and it is used as a head wrap to...
09/23/2025

This is Sophie. You may notice her strange headwear - this is called a no flap ear wrap and it is used as a head wrap to prevent floppy eared dogs from flapping their ears when they shake their head. Head shaking can be indicative of an infection or in Sophies case, an injury! Thankfully Sophie did not need any sutures. Our technician Oliva helped find the perfect fit e-collar and headwear for her to use to prevent further trauma and filled her prescriptions of antibiotics and pain medications. We hope you are feeling better and staying out of trouble Sophie!

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2810 State St
Bettendorf, IA
52722

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 8am
5pm - 11:59pm
Tuesday 12am - 8am
Thursday 5pm - 11:59pm
Friday 12am - 8am
5pm - 11:59pm
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am

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