Appalachian Animal Health Center

10/23/2024

Congratulations to the winner of the automatic pet vacuum supplied by the manufacturer of Heartgard/Nexgard. Thank you Amber Mullins for keeping your pets safe with Nexgard and Heartgard. Keep up the good work!!!!

07/02/2024

06/04/2024

We would like to congratulate Tonya Justus on winning the drawing for the Keurig coffee pot. This drawing was for the clients who purchased Bravecto flea/tick preventative for their pets. Bravecto is a chewable pill that provides 3 months protection against fleas and ticks!!!!
Congratulations Tonya, enjoy your gift!!!

03/28/2024

The clinic will be closed tomorrow Friday March 29th for Good Friday to observe the Easter Holiday ✝️
Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause, if your pet needs medical attention please call the Airport Pet Emergency Clinic at 423-279-0574💐

03/22/2024

Ahead of the double cicada brood emergence set for Spring 2024, the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association shares how to prepare dogs and cats for the event.

11/22/2023

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10/27/2023

Join us in celebrating our awesome staff of veterinary nurses! We have three of the greatest unsung heroes of the veterinary field at our clinic! Daily they go the extra mile caring for our patients here at the clinic ! Loving,caring ,compassionate, diligent, and focus led are only a few words to describe these fantastic ladies who work side by side with Dr. Rasnake and Dr. Breeding in taking the utmost care of your fur babies. We want to introduce each nurse personally and shout out GREAT JOB!!!

Kristy has been an employee here since AAHC opened in 2010! She loves snuggles from all animals but especially chihuahuas! In her free time, she enjoys time with her family, competing in horse shows, tending to her sheep , and fishing. She feels she is at her best when she is working with critical care patients and emergencies. She is fast on her feet and reacts quickly when under pressure . We are privileged to have such a dedicated and seasoned young lady with years of experience working with us.

Courtney has been here since day one as well! Her and Kristy played a pivotal roll in making AAHC what it is today. She enjoys time with her family and two boys (who are the light of her life), horseback riding, fishing, and hunting, both deer and squirrel. She is loving and compassionate to all patients large and small. She excels in the OR and X-RAY imaging where her talents truly shine! Veterinary nurses such as Courtney who can transition with ease from routine wellness to emergency surgery are few and far between! We are thankful to have Courtney as part of our team.

Michelle is the newest addition to our staff. She has been with AAHC for just over a year. Michelle fits in seamlessly with our crew. Family is very important to Michelle. She loves camping with her husband and kids. She works hard to provide for her children, training her horses, and attending horse shows. She always has a smile on her face and laughter in her heart. She is a joy to work with. She is growing each day in her skills in the veterinary profession. Wellness exams to hospitalized patients , Michelle cares for them all. We are excited to have her with us!

09/26/2023

We had a great time on Friday attending the White Coat Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine! Lakota Helton is a veterinary assistant at AAHC, and will begin her first year of vet school this fall! The AAHC team is proud of you Lakota!

06/02/2023

Is your pet overweight?

05/05/2023

Officer “Kilo” with the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office - Virginia came in to see us today for her annual wellness exam and vaccines! Kilo works under the supervision of her handler, Chad Estep, and plays a very important part in keeping our community safe. Her specialties include drug detection and suspect apprehension. In this photo she is wearing a muzzle for everyone’s safety, and her handler is close by. Thank you for trusting us with Kilo’s care!

04/27/2023

MYTH: My dog is on heartworm preventative, so he doesn't need to be tested.

04/26/2023

“Cash” has gotten away from his owner in our parking lot about 12:30 pm today. He is wearing a green collar and retractable leash. He is 8 months old and is neutered. He went towards the fire department on the hill. Please call the clinic at (276) 935-9025. Thank you in advance for looking out for Cash.

Update:
Cash has been reunited with his owner, safe and sound 🥰

04/14/2023

Ala has been working very hard to keep Buchanan County safe from drugs and other threats. She is an officer with Buchanan County Sheriff's Office - Virginia, and her handler Aaron Skeens brought her in for her yearly wellness exam, heartworm test, and vaccines. She was a very good patient and was very obedient. She wore a muzzle for our protection. She is a working dog with specialized skills, and we all wanted to stay friends! Thank you for your service to Buchanan County, Ala. It was an honor to take care of you today! Thanks for trusting us with her care John McClanahan.

01/20/2023

The AAHC Team traveled to Harrogate, Tennessee today for Taylor Hartford’s white coat ceremony at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. Taylor started as a veterinary assistant at AAHC in 2015. She attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree. Only 3.5 years till we have another veterinarian!

12/22/2022

Appalachian Animal Health Center will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and also Monday through Wednesday of next week in observance of the Christmas holiday. We are thankful for the opportunity to spend additional time with our families this year, and will be back open on Thursday and Friday next week to serve you! Our staff will be checking the voicemail at 9am and 5pm each day, so if you are a regular client and need a critical medication refill (insulin, heart medication), please leave a voicemail so that medication pickup can be arranged. We will be accepting pre-scheduled boarding clients each day at 9am and 5pm even though the office is closed. If you have a sick pet or an emergency, the Airport Pet Emergency Clinic will be open evenings and weekends: apecvet.com, 1-423-279-0574. Merry Christmas to all!

11/23/2022

We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🍽 We also will be closing Wednesday November 23rd at 2:00 PM, closed Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we will have normal boarding for drop off’s and pick up’s each day at 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The clinic will reopen Monday November 28th at 8:30AM.

04/14/2022

The clinic will closed tomorrow Good Friday to observe the true meaning of Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ✝️

03/09/2022