Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic Our Philosophy

The Clinic is fully equipped and staffed to provide state-of-the-art care for your pet.

Our staff will work with your veterinarian to provide the best possible outcome whenever cases are transferred. Our Staff is here to provide your pet with more than basic first aid until your veterinarian opens. They are here to perform diagnostics, treatment, and nursing care. Our Staff

Our doctors and technicians have training and experience in providing emergency care for their patients. The s

taff of the emergency veterinary clinic was chosen by the member hospitals because of their interest in emergency medicine, their commitment to their patients, and their compassion towards owners.

Good Saturday Morning!Saturday is off to a busy start and we already have over 5 sedated procedures and several critical...
08/15/2026

Good Saturday Morning!
Saturday is off to a busy start and we already have over 5 sedated procedures and several critical patients. We are rocking and rolling but please expect ER style wait times if you have a stable patient and be kind to our staff! We will try to communicate with live updates on our triage status through out the day.

Keeping your pet's microchip information up to date is one of the simplest ways to ensure a safe return if they ever wan...
08/15/2026

Keeping your pet's microchip information up to date is one of the simplest ways to ensure a safe return if they ever wander off. ✅

Don't know your pet's number? Your regular veterinarian can scan and look it up for you! 🐶

What causes a veterinary professional's heart to stop on the road???Pet's hanging out the window WHILE the vehicle is i...
08/14/2026

What causes a veterinary professional's heart to stop on the road???
Pet's hanging out the window WHILE the vehicle is in motion!

Every summer we see several cases of broken legs, severe road rash, or skin avulsion injuries from falling out of moving vehichles. ATVs, side by sides, 4 wheelers, cars, truck beds, you name it, we've seen it. In some terrible cases, the patient is dragged by their collar and leash and also sustains choking injuries.

If you are driving with the windows fully down, your pet can fall out of the car. It never happens until it does. One year we saw a dog that fell out when the owner slowed down to go over a railroad crossing. She was 6, never fallen out before, but the combination of slowing down and rolling over something tipped out over and she broke her leg.

If your pet can get their head AND shoulder out, they can jump or lose their balance enough to slither out from the opening.

Professor Gus helped demonstrate the different window spaces. He enjoys smelling the air and having his ears flap in the wind. Although he has a seatbelt, his mom is not the best at using it at all times. Dog specific seat belts or travel beds can increase their safety.

We hope you can enjoy a nice drive safely and avoid a visit to our clinic!

Based on our current critical in patient load we will NOT be able to support any emergency surgical procedures or additi...
08/14/2026

Based on our current critical in patient load we will NOT be able to support any emergency surgical procedures or additional critical patients. We should be able to continue to see stable green and yellow patients but may have limited capacity after 2am.

If you are south of us please call:
Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine
Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care
Maine Veterinary Medical Center

If you are north of us:
-please call ahead!
-We can stabilize your patient and send you south if additional care is needed.

We are always available for end of life care but please be mindful that wait times may be longer.

Professor Gus' guide to hiking Maine with your pet! Before you and your adventure buddy head out, here are our top tips ...
08/13/2026

Professor Gus' guide to hiking Maine with your pet! Before you and your adventure buddy head out, here are our top tips for a safe and fun day outdoors:

🥾 Choose your trail wisely. Make sure dogs are allowed before you go—some nature preserves are dog-free to protect wildlife and sensitive habitats.

🦮 Follow the rules and stay on leash where required. Those rules are there to protect wildlife, nesting birds, and fellow hikers. Plus, following them helps keep trails open to dogs for everyone!

💩 Pack p**p bags. Leave the trail better than you found it.

🕷️ Don't skip flea & tick prevention and keep your dog on a monthly dewormer to help prevent the spread of intestinal parasites around our beautiful state.

🐾 Watch those paws! Rough granite and shale can wear paw pads raw, and hot beach sand can cause painful burns. Always check the surface before your pet walks on it.

💧 Bring plenty of water and don't forget a few treats! A summit snack tastes even better after a good hike!

One more thing...keeping your dog on leash isn't just about following the rules. At EMEVC, we regularly see dogs who were exploring off leash come in for:
🍄 Mushroom ingestion
🍫 THC edible exposure
🦔 Porcupine quills

A little planning can help make sure your adventure ends with great memories instead of an emergency visit. Stay safe and have fun!

08/12/2026

🪨 What's Your Diagnosis? 🩻

This dog was caught sneaking what the owner thought was one rock. After taking x-rays, we discovered there were actually nine rocks in the stomach!

Some dogs are drawn to eating rocks out of curiosity, boredom, anxiety, or because of an underlying medical condition. The ingestion of rocks can cause dangerous blockages, damage to the stomach or intestines, or even perforations.

If you catch your pet swallowing a rock or suspect they've eaten something they shouldn't, it's important to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Early intervention can often prevent more serious complications!

08/11/2026

Not from Maine but want to live where nature is abundant and in 4 seasons!?!? Believe in compassionate, respectful, collaborative veterinary medicine!? We are looking for licensed techs and senior assistants! Check out our website for more Information. www.emevc.com

August is National Back-to-School Month, which means new routines, busy mornings... and plenty of interesting new "toys"...
08/10/2026

August is National Back-to-School Month, which means new routines, busy mornings... and plenty of interesting new "toys" for curious cats. 👀

While a pencil or rubber band might not seem like a big deal, many common school supplies can become choking hazards or cause intestinal blockages if swallowed. Cats are especially drawn to long, string-like objects such as ribbon, yarn, backpack drawstrings, and hair ties. 🎒

➡️ Professor Nigel's Safety Tip: Store backpacks and school supplies where curious paws can't reach them, and avoid leaving tempting items out on desks or floors.

If you think your cat has chewed or swallowed something they shouldn't have, call us right away! (207) 989-6267

Professor Gus learned a thing over the weekend!Drinking ocean water, although tasty is a BAD idea!His mom had to teach h...
08/10/2026

Professor Gus learned a thing over the weekend!

Drinking ocean water, although tasty is a BAD idea!
His mom had to teach him about salt toxicity and that all water is not the same! Although it was cool and tasty, the salt content can actually lead to change in the electrolytes in your body and in severe cases lead to brain swelling and even death!

She also told him they had to be careful to make sure the sand wasn't too hot on his paws. She used her hands to touch the sand and rocks and as long as it was comfortable for 5 seconds for her, it was ok for him to walk.

Gus was also told not to eat shells or seaweed/kelp. The dry stuff is like crunch crackers and the wet stuff is like a fun chewie... but she said no.

If you do take your pup to the beach ( make sure it's dog friendly) please remember these Professor Gus Rules:
1) Have your human check the sand with their hands! 5 seconds of comfort please.
2) Don't drink salt water!
3) Avoid nature's foreign bodies: shells, sand, kelp/seaweed!
4) Always have your human pick up after you!

See his sheepish look... Don't drink the water GUS!

We have been working at top speed all weekend and having many critical cases. We couldn’t even stop to order food most w...
08/08/2026

We have been working at top speed all weekend and having many critical cases. We couldn’t even stop to order food most were too tired from the previous shift to pack meals and an extreme act of kindness came from Mason's Brewing Company. We can’t thank you enough and the team spirits were lifted beyond measure! Thank you for supporting us! 💕💕💕 We will be for beers and pizzas soon!

Address

820 Main Road
Holden, ME
04429

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 8am
Tuesday 5:30pm - 8am
Wednesday 5:30pm - 8am
Thursday 5:30pm - 8am
Friday 5:30pm - 8am
Saturday 8am - 8am
Sunday 8am - 8am

Telephone

(207) 989-6267

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