Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center- Peoria

11/01/2025

Pain management is a key part of veterinary care, especially in emergencies or after surgery. Our ER and critical care teams focus on making pets as comfortable as possible while providing life-saving treatments.

Common ways we manage pain:
✔ Prescription medications tailored to your pet’s condition
✔ Local anesthetics for targeted relief
✔ IV or oral pain medications for fast-acting comfort
✔ Supportive care, including soft bedding, warmth, and gentle handling

Every pet’s pain is unique, and we adjust treatment based on their needs. Comfort and care go hand-in-hand with advanced medical treatment.

Trust AVECCC to keep your pet safe, comfortable, and cared for by our skilled ER and Critical Care Specialists.

10/28/2025

What to Expect at an Emergency Vet Visit

We know that bringing your pet to the emergency hospital can feel overwhelming, but our team is here to help every step of the way. ❤️

Here’s what you can expect when you arrive at one of our AVECCC hospitals:

1️⃣ Warm Welcome & Check-In
You’ll be greeted by our front desk and triage teams who will get some quick details about your pet.

2️⃣ Triage Assessment
Our veterinary team will evaluate your pet to determine how urgent their condition is. This helps us ensure the most critical patients receive immediate care.

3️⃣ Veterinary Evaluation & Updates
Once your pet is seen by the doctor, we’ll discuss findings, treatment options, and next steps — keeping you informed throughout the process.

Our goal is to provide compassionate, expert care for your pet while helping you feel supported and informed. 💙

Please note that our Peoria and Gilbert locations offer 24/7 Emergency services, and our Buckeye location is open 7 days a week from 9 AM - 9 PM.

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

It’s time to vote for your favorite furry ghoul or goblin! 👻🐾
Our team’s pets are showing off their spooktacular Halloween costumes, and we need your help to pick the winners! 🧡

🎟 How to vote:
👍 “Like” your favorite photo(s) below - each like counts as one vote!

The top pets with the most votes will win a fang-tastic prize! 🏆
Voting closes at the end of the day this Friday, October 31st, so don’t wait - cast your votes before they vanish into the night! 🌙✨

10/27/2025

Today we honor Día de los Mu***os, a time to remember and celebrate the pets who’ve touched our hearts and left lasting pawprints on our lives. 🕯🐾
Though they’re gone, their love and memories live on forever.
Share a photo or story of your beloved pet below - we’d love to remember them with you. 🧡

10/27/2025

Our October team anniversaries are brewing something special! 🎃 Thank you to everyone whose talent, heart, and dedication make our workdays brighter. Congratulations! 🐾

10/25/2025

🥳 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to Dr. Houlton, Dr. Reeves, and Dr. Curley for achieving board certification in emergency and critical care! This achievement shows that these veterinarians have acquired the knowledge and skills needed to care for animals in the most urgent and critical situations. We are very proud of all their incredible achievements!

10/24/2025

Did you know chocolate toxicity can take hours to appear?

Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and cats. Symptoms may not show immediately, sometimes taking up to 6–12 hours after ingestion.

If your pet has eaten any amount of chocolate, call your vet immediately, even if they seem fine.

Rapid action can prevent serious complications.
Our emergency teams is ready for your pet at AVECCC!

10/24/2025

Congratulations to Dawnell - our Employee of the Month!

First off, I want to extend my thanks to each and every one on our amazing team! I really enjoy working alongside each and every one of you.

In 30 years of working in veterinary industry, everything from vet technician role to leadership roles, I have been blessed to be part of teams with such caring, compassionate, and hilarious people. It is one of the reasons, I continue to work in this field. My other reason is my passion for working with clients and pets alike. Building a relationship with them whether it is for one visit or for many years to come. My hope is to have made a lasting, positive impact on families and their pets' journeys.
When I am not working, I enjoy being in nature soaking up the beauty around us, spending time with my family and fur kids, and creating new crafts & hobbies to keep me busy.

10/23/2025

Meet Rein - a 5 year-old female Border Collie! 🐾

This sweet pup came to us when her family noticed her gums were pale and greyish in color, she was lethargic, and not acting like her normal self. After running diagnostics, our team discovered she was battling IMHA (immune-mediated hemolytic anemia) - a serious condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own red blood cells.

She was hospitalized in our ICU for three days, where our amazing team provided round-the-clock care. Her treatment included steroids to stop her immune system from attacking her own red blood cells, a blood transfusion to replenish the cells she had lost, and medications to help prevent dangerous blood clots. Thanks to her incredible strength (and a lot of love from her care team!), she soon began to stabilize and show signs of improvement.

We’re so happy to see her heading home and continuing her recovery surrounded by her family’s love. 💕 Please join us in wishing this brave girl a smooth and steady road to full health!

10/17/2025

As we wrap up National Veterinary Technician Week, we want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible techs who keep this hospital running!

You do it all - comforting anxious pets, cleaning up mystery messes, and somehow finding time to make it look easy. You’re the heart, soul, and (let's be honest) the comic relief of every shift, and we’re endlessly grateful for you.

Here’s to you, our multitasking superheroes in scrubs - thank you for all you do! We couldn’t do this without you (and honestly, we wouldn’t want to try)! 💚🐾