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Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center

We Care. Always There. AVES is a comprehensive veterinary specialty and emergency hospital.
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tient. We utilize advanced diagnostic procedures, cutting-edge technology, and innovative thinking to ensure that your pet’s treatment is delivered with the highest level of quality. Our brand new facility was designed to ensure that the pet owner and patient experiences are nothing short of exceptional. Currently, AVES is able to offer care in the departments of Surgery & Orthopedics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Oncology, and Emergency & Critical Care.

08/27/2024

If your pet is ever injured and unable to walk, transporting them to the emergency vet can be a challenge. Here are some tips if you need to urgently and carefully move your pet to get them medical attention:

🚑 Towels, blankets, bedsheets, or pet beds can double as a pet stretcher to carry and lift your pet into the car carefully.
🚑 If you live alone and have a large dog breed, you could invest in a wheeled pet stretcher or wagon to have on hand just in case.
🚑 Injured animals are more likely to bite or claw out of fear or pain so be careful when moving your pet. For dogs, you may need to use a temporary muzzle to prevent a bite injury. For cats, it is best to approach them from behind and wrap them in a thick towel or blanket to protect yourself from biting or scratching.
🚑 Handle the injured animal as little as possible to prevent further injury to the pet or yourself.
🚑 If you are able to, call the emergency vet to alert them you are on the way so they can prepare for your arrival.

If you experience an emergency with your pet, you can call us at 512-343-2837. We're here 24/7/365 for your emergency pet care needs.

08/25/2024

We’re at the Bouldin Acres Braker Dog Days of Summer Party from now until 7pm. Stop by to celebrate your pup with food, music, give aways and family fun. Be sure to say “hi” to our AVES team!

08/22/2024

The AVES team loves to bake, so we had a Cookie Bake Off!

The categories were Yummiest, Most Esthetically Pleasing, and Most Effort.
Here are our winners.

08/20/2024

Jennifer is one of our amazing oncology patient care team members, and she LOVES her PPE! PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, and it includes a non-absorbent gown, gloves, a respirator mask, and eyewear. These are crucial for keeping our chemo technicians and assistants safe during chemotherapy administration.

Why is PPE needed for chemotherapy administration, you ask? While chemotherapy is very safe for pets and can significantly improve their quality of life, frequent, low-dose, unprotected exposure to the same drugs can negatively impact human health over time. PPE helps limit this exposure while allowing us to provide the best treatment options for your pet!

08/19/2024

One of AVES' core values is collaboration. Here, Dr. Bryan Chiang and Dr. Tracy Sutton, AVES' two board-certified neurologists, are in surgery, collaborating and co-managing a patient's care.

As a team, Dr. Chiang and Dr. Sutton offer Neurology Consults and Neurosurgery Monday through Friday.

08/15/2024

Poor Gunner had been vomitting for about 2-3 weeks and originally seemed to get better after being given anti-nausea medication. However, soon Gunner became lethargic and developed vomiting and diarrhea. He went to see to his general practitioner with a temperature of 103.6. Then he returned a few days later for an abdominal ultrasound that revealed peritoneal effusion with a ruptured gall bladder mucocele. A cytology of the effusion revealed intracellular rods. At that point in early July, Gunner was then transferred to AVES for cholecystectomy due to septic bile peritonitis (ruptured from stones), choledochotomy to remove stone, right medial liver lobectomy due to hepatic abscess, Jackson Pratt drain placement, and an NG tube placement.

A month after recovery, Gunner's dad reached out to let our team know how Gunner was doing:

"I wanted to reach out and say Gunner is doing great and is back to his old shenanigans.

My wife and I could not be so happy to have Gunner back playing and having fun. Also, because everyone that helped out with Gunner, he got to celebrate his 8th birthday today. I have attached a few pictures of Gunner playing outside.
Thank you so much for everyone at AVES we can't say how happy we are."

We are so happy to see him doing so well!

08/12/2024

Things are really heating up this month, so we want to share 6 ways to keep your pets hydrated and staying cool this summer, both indoors and out!

💦 Endless supply of fresh, cool drinking water
💦 Frozen, pet-friendly treats
💦 Cooling mat, bandana, and/or towel
💦 Shaded area with an outside-equipped fan
💦 Kiddie pool filled with water
💦 Access to A/C and belly rubs

08/07/2024

For July, we asked AVES teammates to shout out other star employees that they work with. We are starstruck!

08/05/2024

🚨 Viewer discretion advised (contains some suggestive body language from our adorable patient! 😉) 🚨

Zira is a 5-year-old neutered male cat who recently had a bit of a rough time. He came to our AVES Emergency Department because he was struggling to urinate and had been vomiting. We quickly diagnosed him with a urethral obstruction—a serious condition where he couldn't pass urine.

Thanks to Zira’s family acting swiftly, we were able to relieve the obstruction with a urinary catheter. This condition is critical because it can lead to life-threatening kidney issues and high blood potassium levels if not treated promptly. Male cats are especially prone to this problem due to their narrow urethras, which can become blocked by clots, crystals, stones, or inflammation.

While this condition is manageable, it’s not curable, so Zira will need ongoing monitoring at home to prevent re-obstruction. Despite his ordeal, Zira was a champ during his stay with us, always rolling over for tummy rubs and soaking up all the love.

Please keep an eye on your furry friends and seek prompt veterinary care if you notice any signs of distress.

08/01/2024

❤️Get to know our team❤️

We asked the AVES crew:
Would you rather swim in a pool or the ocean?
Pool floaties represent a pool vote, and the surf board represents an ocean vote.

Our team is almost equally divided. And now we want to hear from you: Are you a pool person, ready to chill with floaties? Or do you prefer the ocean’s waves and surfboards?

07/31/2024

We're delighted to announce Emily, a technician in our Surgery Department as the Employee of the Month!

Everyone at AVES is appreciative of her dedication, hard work, and positive attitude. From tackling challenges with enthusiasm to going above and beyond every day, Emily exemplifies the spirit of excellence.

Thank you Emily- we're so proud to have you on our team.

07/29/2024

We're open 24/7/365 for you and your pet's emergencies.

We can perform diagnostic imaging, emergency surgery, advanced therapies, and around-the-clock patient monitoring. For complex cases, our emergency veterinarians have the ability to work with our board-certified specialists right on-site.

Please call us if you need immediate assistance at 512-343-2837.

07/25/2024

Duke loves to come see Dr. Kalis, one of AVES' Boarded Surgeons!

Duke tore his left ACL 3 years ago, and then he tore his right ACL 3 months ago, and then tore his right meniscus 2 weeks ago! Dr. Kalis has helped with the repair each time. As you can tell, Duke is a busy boy, but it is important to have limited activity over the next few weeks while he heals. Wish his mom luck!

We ❤️ you Duke!

07/23/2024

Unfortunately, 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime and only 1 in 10 are found (AAHA). July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month and serves as a reminder to put strategies in place to keep your pet safe. Check out our best tips to prevent your pet from going missing.

If your pet does go missing, file a lost animal report with your local police department, post on community social media pages (such as Facebook or Nextdoor), check neighbors’ yards or video doorbell footage, scout local parks, and call animal shelters in your area.

07/21/2024

You Scream, I scream, We all scream for ICE CREAM!
Happy !
We passed out sweet treats to our staff in honor of Ice Cream Day today.

07/19/2024

Margot was brought into the AVES Emergency department because she started vomiting every time she ate and was known to get into and eat things she wasn't supposed to. Our experienced ER team performed a physical exam to better understand what was going on with Margot. They then took abdominal X-rays to look for foreign objects or materials, gave her fluids to rehydrate her, and administered an injection of anti-nausea medication. Since nothing was seen on the X-rays and all other tests were normal, it was determined that Margot most likely had gastroenteritis, which should resolve itself within 24-48 hours. She is welcome to visit us anytime!

Our ER is open 24/6/365 for all your pet emergencies.

07/17/2024

We wanted to share some behind the scenes footage of a case we shared last week. In this video Dr. Slead is using a laser under cystoscopic guidance to ablate redundant tissue in order to move the opening of the ureter into the correct position.

Special thanks to Teeter and his parents for letting us share this footage.

07/15/2024

Summer is here and it is HOT! 🥵 Know the signs of heat stroke and protect your pet from this emergency medical condition.

Signs of heat stroke include:
🌡️Excessive panting
🌡️Excessive drooling
🌡️Difficulty breathing
🌡️Vomiting
🌡️Diarrhea, with or without blood
🌡️Weakness
🌡️Incoordination or stumbling
🌡️Sudden collapse
🌡️Seizures

If your pet is experiencing signs of heat stroke, contact Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty at 512-343-2837 immediately. We are open 24/7 for you and your pets.

07/11/2024

Let's look at a recent Internal Medicine case with our Internist, Dr. Slead.

Teeter, a young lab, was referred to Dr. Slead for chronic urinary incontinence. Due to her age, it was thought that she was likely born with this condition, resulting in the recommendation to perform a cystoscopy for further evaluation of her urinary tract. Teeter was found to have an ectopic ureter - the most common congenital cause of incontinence in dogs.

With this condition, the ureter (tube that connects the kidney to the bladder), forms incorrectly and tunnels in the wall of the bladder and urethra, bypassing the urethral sphincter. Using a laser under cystoscopic guidance, Dr. Slead and our Internal Medicine Team were able to ablate the redundant tissue, moving the effective opening of the ureter back into the bladder and behind the urethral sphincter. Many dogs will regain complete continence after this procedure, and we are hopeful this will be the case with Teeter!

07/09/2024

A few of AVES scrub nurses went to the Arthrex Vet Systems Orthopedic Summit in Tampa, Florida. The summit gives surgery staff members the opportunity to learn together, share best practices with peers, and discuss topics relevant to orthopedics for veterinary technicians. During didactic sessions, participants learn about joint conditions and minimally invasive treatments. During dry and wet lab sessions, participants spend quality time hands-on training to understand the principles of arthroscopy equipment and procedures, management of fluoroscopy procedures, and efficiency in fracture cases.

The AVES team was so excited to learn how to be more efficient surgery technicians to support our surgeons, as well as bring all the knowledge they acquired back to the rest of the AVES Surgery Department!

07/04/2024

Our ER is open 24/7/365

07/02/2024

As we gear up for Independence Day celebrations, it's essential to remember our furry friends. The loud noises and festivities can be overwhelming for pets, but with a few simple precautions, you can ensure they stay safe and calm.

Check out these crucial Fourth of July safety tips from the ASPCA: Fourth of July Safety Tips: https://bit.ly/3grZZTV

Let's make this holiday enjoyable for everyone, including our pets!

Have you made a plan to keep your pet safe on the Fourth of July? Don’t worry, our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center have you covered with tips to keep your pet feeling safe, happy and healthy this holiday!

06/28/2024

Our friends at Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic are sharing our top Summer Pet Safety Tips.

Today’s Summer Pet Safety Tip from our friends at Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center is to know the symptoms of overheating and seek immediate veterinary care if you think that your pet may be experiencing heat stroke or heat exhaustion!

06/27/2024

It was easy to crown Vicky the Employee of the Month after we received so many glowing comments from her coworkers who nominated her.

"She has been here from the beginning! She is simultaneously the glue that hold this entire hospital together, the grease that keeps this hospital running smoothly and she is responsible for allowing the whole team to work as a unit and achieve great things. Without her this hospital would not be where it is today."

Congratulations Vicky!

06/25/2024

Our team is growing!

We're looking for a skilled Veterinary Technician who is seeking a new challenge in Internal Medicine. This role is crucial in ensuring the health and happiness of our patients. You’ll work alongside board-certified Veterinary Internists, other specialists, and patient care personnel who provide excellent client service and the highest standard of patient care.

To learn more and apply, please visit:
https://indeedhi.re/45BBawN

06/24/2024

🌈We're celebrating Pride Month with vibrant decorations and a heartfelt commitment to inclusivity! 🌈

We believe that love and acceptance make the world a better place for all, even our furry friends. This June, as we adorn our hospital with colors of the rainbow, we proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community and affirm our dedication to providing a safe, welcoming space for everyone.

Inclusivity is at our core, and we cherish the diversity of our clients, staff, and the pets we care for. Let's celebrate love in all its forms, and continue to create a compassionate, inclusive environment together.

Happy ! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/18/2024

Texas temperatures are soaring! 🌡️ Keep your fur-baby safe during these scorching days. Remember, the asphalt can get as hot as a skillet, so protect those precious paws during walks or save them for early mornings and late evenings when it's cooler.

06/17/2024

We’re honored to be part of Duke’s journey and grateful for your trust.

06/14/2024

AVES is helping Ta**us Academy McNeil celebrate their 30 Year Anniversary tomorrow! Come join the fun at Bark&Zoom!

06/13/2024

AVES has an annual team building event that we call AVES Olympics where we dress up and show off our silly and fun sides as a group. We take every opportunity we can to strenthen our internal relationships and make work fun!

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Ectopic Ureter Ablation

We wanted to share some behind the scenes footage of a case we shared last week. In this video Dr. Slead is using a laser under cystoscopic guidance to ablate redundant tissue in order to move the opening of the ureter into the correct position. Special thanks to Teeter and his parents for letting us share this footage. #vetmed #veterinarymedicine

Unfortunately the movers left Lily's owner's door open when they were moving! Her family tried and tried to find her, and after TWO MONTHS she was finally found. She required a lot of care when her mom brought her into the Emergency Department at AVES. Lily needed a blood transfusion along with supportive care such as fluids and nutritional support. But after spending a week with our dedicated Emergency Doctors and Board Certified Criticalists, Lily is going home! She is doing amazing and eating ravenously! Our team is so happy for her but will miss her cuddles and head rubs. Go Team Lily!!

🐶 HOGGLE 🐶 Hoggle's owner rushed him to AVES Emergency Department when they realized that he was no longer able to use any of his legs. He had started the day looking a little wobbly, and by the end of the day, he could not move. Our Emergency doctors collaborated with one of our Neurologists, Dr. Tracy Sutton, who then performed an MRI and a C2-3 ventral slot for decompression of spinal canal stenosis from intervertebral disc extrusion (with associated severe spinal cord compression). Hoggle is still recovering, and his owner is limiting his activity, but as you can see, the surgery was a huge success! Team Hoggle!

Aves costume contest

🎃👻 Cast your vote for the most spook-tacular costume! 👻🎃 The AVES team embraced the Halloween spirit with some fantastic costumes, and we want you to be a part of the excitement! Help us pick the winner by following these simple steps: 1. Check out our team's creative get-ups. 2. Leave a comment with the number of your favorite costume. The competition is fierce, and the winner will be selected this Friday, November 3rd. Stay tuned to see who'll be crowned the Halloween champion! 🏆🕷️ #AVESHalloween #CostumeContest #VoteNow #AVESFamily

Ice Cream Party

🍦🏆 Sweet success! We're over the moon at AVES because we've scooped up an award for having the highest participation in our engagement survey. 🥳👏 We had Danny’s ice cream truck come out to help us celebrate this incredible achievement. Thanks to everyone for their dedication and enthusiasm – together, we make AVES an incredible place to work! 🎉🙌 #AVESAchievements #EngagementAward #TeamSuccess #IceCreamParty

Black Cat Appreciation Day!

August 17th is #BlackCatAppreciationDay! Unfortunately, black kittens and cats are often overlooked at shelters and take longer to be adopted. Wrongly, they are thought to be unlucky or mischievous. 🥰 If you have a black cat, make them feel extra special today. 🥰 If you have been thinking of getting a cat and are able to care for it, consider adopting a black cat. 🥰 If you don’t fall into either of these categories, consider donating to your local shelter or tagging a friend in the comments below to spread to word! #AVES #BlackCatsMatter

Spotlight on Dr. Stein! A truly amazing leader. Our staff at AVES selected Dr. Stein as our January Employee Of The Month. Here are some wonderful things they had to say about him! 🙌 ✳️Dr. Stein is kind and patient with clients, patients and staff too! ✳️He aids in the growth of his fellow doctors. ✳️Dr. Stein is the best of the best! He's always available for a consult and always keeps a level head. ✳️He is kind, intelligent, and just all-around a good human. ✳️He is easy to talk to and is happy to go above and beyond for his patients. ✳️I love working with him and always look forward to seeing him! He always greets you with a smile. We are so grateful to have Dr. Stein as a part of the AVES family. Please join us in celebrating him. 💜

We have 8 work anniversaries to celebrate this week! Please help us show some appreciation for these amazing staff members. 🙌 ❇️ Jeff, Customer Service - 1 year ❇️ Ella, Internal Medicine - 4 years ❇️ Michelle, Customer Service - 2 years ❇️ Mila, Emergency - 1 year ❇️ Corin, Customer Service - 1 year ❇️ Kayleigh, Emergency - 1 year ❇️ Peter, Customer Service - 1 year ❇️ Emily, Customer Service - 6 years We're grateful to have these individuals on the AVES team and look forward to celebrating for many more years! 💜

In honor of #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek, we would like to give a special shout-out to our fantastic Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT)! 🤩🌟 Becoming an LVT requires the candidate to attend a school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). In most cases, a candidate will have attended a two or four-year program that will prepare them for a career as an LVT. This will involve an extensive education in veterinary medicine, including the required information for the care of common and exotic pets and livestock or other production animals. Our vet techs mean more to us than they will ever know! They have unmatchable strength, even in the toughest of times, and they will always have the deepest love for every animal that walks through our doors. 💙 Please join us in celebrating our dedicated vet techs by commenting on your appreciation below! - Karen Avella LVT - Sarah Blackburn LVT - Vicky Brister LVT - Noemi Burgos LVT - Jennifer DeVoe LVT - Sara Ervin LVT - Felipe Guerra LVT - Emily Henderson LVT - Rebecca Holzkamp LVT - Melina Maloney LVT - Ella Mitelberg LVT, VTS, SAIM - Cynthia Boyd LVT - Lena Rado LVT - Julia Simms LVT, VTS Surgery - Melanie Strasko LVT - Danielle Tarry LVT - Chelsea Turner LVT - Natasha Zambito LVT #VetTechWeek #AVESVets

This week is #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek – a special time designated to recognize, celebrate, and promote our Education team's vital role and valuable contributions. 🐈🐕♥ #VetTechWeek #AVESVets

We are truly grateful for our amazing Oncology team. They have unmatchable strength, even in the toughest of times, and they will always have the deepest love for every animal that walks through our doors. 💜 #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek #VetTechWeek #AVESVets

In honor of #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek, we would like to give a special shout-out to our fantastic Surgery team! 🤩🌟 🙌 Thank you for all of the tremendous work that you do! #VetTechWeek #AVESVets

To continue the week-long celebration of our Veterinary Staff – today we appreciate our Neurology team! 🙌 We thank you for your hard work and dedication to caring for our patients ♥🩺 #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek #VetTechWeek #AVESVets

We are so proud of our incredible Internal Medicine team here at AVES. Thank you for all of the tremendous work that you do! ❤️ #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek #VetTechWeek #AVESVets

It's #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek! This is our favorite time of year when we show additional gratitude for our team members who work tirelessly to care for our pet patients. 🐕🐈♥ Today begins a week-long celebration of our Veterinary Technicians, and today we are celebrating our Emergency & Critical Care team! 🎉 From the entire family at AVES, thank you all for the love and compassion you give to our patients every day! 💜 #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek #VetTechWeek #AVESVets

Congratulations to our October Employee of the Month, Anthony!! 🙌 Anthony is reliable, hardworking, and a team player. He loves learning new things and has great ideas to contribute to the team and the hospital. Anthony has grown so much since officially being promoted to technician, and we are proud of his accomplishments. We are so happy Anthony is a part of the AVES family. Keep up the great work!! 💜

Congratulations to our September Employee of the Month, Dr. Secor!! 🙌 Dr. Secor is a veterinarian on our Emergency and Critical Care team. He is a great teacher, and his patients and clients love him. The team enjoys working with him because he is an excellent multitasker and goes above and beyond to help when extra hands are needed. We are so happy Dr. Secor is part of the AVES family! Keep up the great work! 💜

Congratulations to our February Employee of the Month, Jenny! 🎉 A veterinary technician on our emergency and critical care team, Jenny is a great teacher, an excellent leader and a compassionate patient advocate. Her ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and keeping the care of her patients in the forefront of her mind is incredible. Jenny is always willing to help out with a positive attitude. She is also really fun to be around and pretty hilarious. We are blessed that Jenny is part of the AVES family. Keep up the great work! 💜

This month, our employee of the month award was given to Drew, one of our ICU/ER technicians! Drew is an absolute asset to the AVES team and helps maintain a positive culture throughout our hospital. If you were to ask our team about Drew, they would tell you that he hustles, has a willingness to help and serve others and is always there to offer a smile to clients, coworkers and patients. He is a team player and never minds being used for his height or long fingers! When taking care of ICU patients, the team fully trusts that the patient is in the best hands when they are with Drew. We are so proud of the growth that we've seen in him since joining the team here at AVES. He is a joy to be around. No matter the circumstances, you can depend on Drew to have a warm smile and a positive attitude. We don't know what we would do without him! THANK YOU for all that you do for us, Drew. 💜

This month, our employee of the month award was given to one of our longest standing team members, Vicky! She is the Technical Staff Supervisor, but her impact is felt by employees throughout our hospital. If you were to ask our team to describe Vicky and what it is like to work with her, they would tell you that she is hard working, dependable and always approachable. She has a very calming nature and her devotion to AVES is unmatched. Vicky is always making sure that each of our departments has help. You can see that she truly cares about each and every staff member in our hospital. We wouldn't be where we are without Vicky and all that she does for our team and our hospital. She is truly a shining star and AVES is so thankful to have her as a part of our extraordinary team. We don't know what we would do without you, Vicky! THANK YOU. 💜

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COVID-19 Update: We are Open! As an essential business, AVES will remain open for uninterrupted specialty care and 24/7 for emergencies. We have restricted access to our facility and will meet you outside with your pet for the safety and well-being of both you and our staff. Please call us on your way for any emergencies and once you arrive for specialty appointments.

The Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) is a comprehensive veterinary hospital consisting of state of the art technology and compassionate doctors and staff which serves as an extension of your family veterinary practice. Our team of highly trained board-certified specialists and support staff are committed to providing the highest level of integrated care for each and every patient. We utilize advanced diagnostic procedures, cutting-edge technology, and innovative thinking to help ensure that your pet’s treatment is delivered with the highest level of quality. Our facility was designed to ensure that the pet owner and patient experiences are nothing short of exceptional. Currently, AVES offers care in the departments of 24/7 Emergency, Surgery & Orthopedics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Oncology, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Radiology, and Rehabilitation & Fitness.