Brewer Animal Hospital

10/31/2026

We have snacks! Come see us 8a-12p today. We would love to see those costumes!

10/30/2026

May the Frenchie force be with you! Thanks for showing us your costume Penelope!

10/30/2026

This charm was found in our parking lot this morning. It’s at our reception desk if it’s yours to claim.

10/21/2026

🎉🎉We want to especially give a huge shout out to Brenda this Vet Tech Week! 🎉🎉
Brenda celebrated 40 years as a CVT with us this past June! We are so grateful to have her. Brenda’s title might be CVT, but to us she is also the office manager, clinic mom, queller of chaos, our go-to gal, and so much more. We would be lost without you Brenda! Thank you for putting up with us 😹🙊❤️🐾

10/21/2026

Remember to show some love to the staff at Animal Emergency Clinic! They are there when we can’t be and we are so grateful for them❤️🐾

🎓🐾 Tech Week, Day 2: What’s Behind Those Three Letters—CVT?

CVT stands for Certified Veterinary Technician—and behind that title are years of education, hands-on training, exams, and determination. Today, we’re celebrating the work it takes to earn it! 💙

📚 THE SCHOOLING
The path includes graduating from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program—typically a two-year associate degree, with four-year bachelor’s programs also available. Students tackle subjects like anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care.

🏥 THE HANDS-ON TRAINING
Learning goes far beyond textbooks! Through labs, clinical experiences, and externships, students practice applying their knowledge to real patients under supervision. They must demonstrate essential clinical skills, learning how to perform procedures safely while keeping patients comfortable.

📝 THE “BOARDS”
Graduates must pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), a comprehensive exam that tests the knowledge needed for entry-level veterinary technician practice. Behind that exam are study sessions, practice questions, and a whole lot of preparation!

📜 THE CERTIFICATION
Passing the national exam is a major milestone. In Illinois, graduates must also apply for and receive their state credential before becoming a CVT.

💡 THE LEARNING NEVER STOPS
CVTs complete continuing education and renew their credentials throughout their careers. Veterinary medicine keeps advancing—and they keep learning.

Those three letters represent an investment of time, money, effort, and heart. At AEC, our CVTs bring that foundation into every shift, pairing their education with experience and compassion when pets need them most.

Join us in celebrating the dedication behind the credential! 👏🐾

10/21/2026

We are shouting “HAPPY VET TECH WEEK”!!!! To the dream team, the tamers of the vortex, the puppy cuddlers and lion tamers. It takes a lot to make chaos look like this much fun, but they do it daily with a smile on their faces, annnddd…a little bit of a**l glands on their shirts. We love you ladies❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾!!!!

10/14/2026

Part Time Kennel Position Open:
We have a kennel position open. Depending on the applicant there will be some morning hours available, a few afternoon hours and a couple weekends a month. Must be 16 to apply and have your own transportation. If you or anyone you know is interested please stop by to fill out an application M-F from 8 to 5.

10/05/2026

AEC is affected by the city wide power outage.

💡 UPDATE: Power Restored! 🐾

Power has been fully restored to Animal Emergency Clinic, and we are back to operating at normal capacity!

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we navigated the outage. ❤️

--------------------------------------------------------------------AEC is open and ready to care for your pets!Animal Emergency Clinic is currently experiencing a power outage affecting our area. We remain OPEN at this time, but are operating in a limited capacity.

🐾 If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please do not hesitate to come in. Our team is available to evaluate and triage patients and provide care within our current capabilities.

Due to the power outage, some of our diagnostic and treatment capabilities may be limited. After evaluating your pet, we may recommend referral to another veterinary hospital if they require diagnostics, hospitalization, or treatment that we are temporarily unable to provide.

📞 Our phone service is also affected. We currently have ONE working phone line available to receive incoming calls. Please be patient with our team if you experience difficulty reaching us or a longer wait than usual.

At this time, we do not have an estimated time for full power restoration. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as our team works to continue caring for pets in our community as safely as possible. ❤️🐾

Animal Emergency Clinic

10/03/2026

Keep using that flea and tick prevention through the second hard freeze (not frost, freeze). The falling leaves make a great cozy hiding spot for fleas and ticks. Hard freezes might not occur until late into November.

Even though fall is here, you still need to be on the lookout for ticks. In the fall, ticks hide under leaf litter until the sun warms them enough to come out. Continue to take preventative measures, such as treating your clothing and gear with permethrin, wearing tick repellent when outdoors, and performing tick checks when you come inside, to help decrease your risk of tick bites. Learn more: https://cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/