Rocket City Veterinary Hospital

08/19/2024

We share this news with heavy hearts.

Veterinarian and support staff shortages continue to be an all-around issue in our field. We have found ourselves in an unforeseen situation and are losing another veterinarian. This will require us to temporarily close Rocket City Veterinary Emergency starting September 6, 2024.

We understand that this closure may cause significant inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption to your pet’s care. Please know that this was not a decision we wanted to make, or it was not made lightly. We are working diligently to minimize the impact and will reopen our ER as soon as possible.

During this time, we recommend reaching out to the following emergency clinics for urgent veterinary care:

- Madison Veterinary Emergency
27022 US-72, Athens, AL 35613
256-434-5290

- Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency
800 Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-715-8389

- North Alabama Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
164 John Thomas Dr, Madison, AL 35757
256-850-0077

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate this difficult situation. We will be sure to provide updates on our reopening when we can.

Please don't worry about our hospital and mobile. We have plenty of staff to continue their operations without interruption!

Thank you for your continued support.

Warmly,

Rene’ Holt, DVM

08/01/2024

Please help us congratulate Hailey for being our Employee of the Month for August!

Hailey is such a hardworker, always pleasant, and highly efficient in her role as a "face of Rocket City" as one of ou receptionists!

Hailey started working at Rocket City in August of 2023 with no prior experience as a receptionist or the veterinary field, but was excited to help with the care of animals.

She has lived in Huntsville for her whole life and has always enjoyed spending time with animals and caring for them.

Hailey lives with her parents, sister, and her German Shepard (Jasper), and two cats (Jules & Beanie).

In her off time, Hailey enjoys playing video games, reading fantasy novels, and going thrifting with her friends.

07/29/2024

This week we will be switching our operating software. As we strive to make this transition as easy and smooth as possible we ask that you please be patient with our staff during this time. This new software will help us to streamline our services and better serve our clients and patients. Thank you in advance for your understanding during this big change.

07/26/2024

We will be closed for staff training from 12-1pm today. Thank you for your patience as we continue to learn and grow in order to provide excellent care to all of our wonderful patients!

07/01/2024

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07/01/2024

We are very sorry to share this news, but we will keep you all updated as we find more staff.

Dear Valued Rocket City Clients,

We hope this message finds you well. We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen staff shortages, we are unable to continue operating on Fridays and weekends (effect July 5th) until further notice. This decision was not made lightly, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Rest assured that our team is working diligently to resolve this situation and we will keep you updated on any changes. In the meantime, our weekday hours (Monday – Thursday) remain unaffected, and we are here to assist you during those times.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this challenging period. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Warmly,

Rocket City Veterinary Emergency Team

07/01/2024

Antria is our Employee of the Month for July! Please help us congratulate her! Antria is always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. Antria is a hardworker and we proud to have her as a member of our team!

Antria joined Rocket City Veterinary Services in January of 2023. She has been working in the veterinary field for 3 years now. She started off as a kennel assistant and then after a year, moved up to becoming a veterinary assistant. When Antria first started in this field she had a strong fear of cats and snakes, but now she is more comfortable handling cats and has a deep love for snakes.

Working in the veterinary field has helped her conquer her fears and face new challenges. Antria has a very spoiled dog at home named Fluffy. He was a rescue that she acquired within the last year. He was in a poor health condition when she got him, but with lots of love and hospital care she nursed him back to full health. In addition to spoiling her fur-baby, she loves watching K-Dramas, reading romance novels, baking, and working out.

06/26/2024

The 4th of July is one week away! Don’t forget to call in a request for your pets medication as soon as possible to assure your pet is comfortable for the upcoming fireworks.

06/21/2024

We are currently having phone issue. We are working hard to try and resolve this as quickly as possible. Our ER opens at at 6pm until 12am. If you call and get disconnected we will call you back as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience!

06/01/2024

Please help us congratulate Amanda on being our Employee of the Month for June! Amanda is one of the most caring and giving people on the planet. The love she has for all her patients is amazing, but the love she has for our very own James is unmatched!!

Amanda joined the veterinary field at Rocket City in 2022. Amanda is passionate about providing the best care for the clients and their pets. She loves educating clients about new products and best practices.

Growing up, Amanda always had an interest in animals and knew that she wanted to do something with animals as an adult. While in the Army National Guard, Amanda loved working along with the military police K9 units.

Amanda has 3 little girls with her husband and she loves spending her free time watching them laugh and learn. She has 4 dogs and 3 cat fur babies along with 2 bearded dragons.

05/24/2024

Our New ER office hours starts tonight!!

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6 PM - 12 AM
SATURDAY: 12 PM - 8 PM
SUNDAY: 8 AM - 8 PM

05/01/2024

Cassie is our Employee of the Month for May! Please help us congratulate her on her achievement! Cassie ALWAYS has a smile on her face, is always willing to help and teach others, and everyone who works with her just loves her! We are proud to have her on our team!

Cassie has been working in the veterinary field since 2006, most of which has been in specialty medicine, and has a special interest in surgery and critical care. She is currently pursuing a degree in veterinary technology through Jefferson State Community College with the goal of obtaining her license in veterinary technology.

Cassie was born in Florida, but raised in Oklahoma, and has moved a lot with her family before finding the Madison area to be her home. On her free time, she enjoys church activities, reading, spending time with family, and painting.

Cassie has a Ragdoll mix named Timothy, and a Sheltie mix named Kiara. She considers herself a “cat person,” though also has a love and passion for dogs and exotic animals.

04/23/2024

NEW HOURS FOR OUR ER COMING SOON!

EXCITING NEWS! NEW ER HOURS COMING SOON!

Starting May 24, we are going to be adding new hours to Rocket City Veterinary Emergency.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6 PM - 12 AM
SATURDAY: 12 PM - 8 PM
SUNDAY: 8 AM - 8 PM

04/11/2024

RCVH work retreat 2024! We know how to work hard and play harder!

04/04/2024

It's time for our annual work retreat! ☀️🛳🐬⛱️

We will have limited staff Monday April 8 - 12th. Please be patient with the staff that remains behind to keep Rocket City Veterinary Hospital, Rocket City Mobile Vet , and Rocket City Veterinary Emergency going!

Our staff work hard each and every day, and we are excited to enjoy some rest and relaxation while we cruise to Meixco!

03/26/2024

We love visits from our sweet puppy friends! 🩵🐶

03/14/2024

Tulin has grown so much since his first puppy visit with us! 9 months old and 120lbs already!!! 🖤🤍

03/05/2024

https://landing.maven.pet/rocketcityvets/

Introducing a new way of helping us keep your pets happy and healthy! Please watch the video to learn more about this new exciting option we have for monitoring the health of your beloved pets!

Your smart collar gives your vet intimate knowledge of your pet’s past and present. Fully integrated with our system, we'll be able to pinpoint when something is wrong early on. It can detect among many other things:

03/01/2024

We are experiencing phone problems and are actively trying to fix them. If you need something urgently please send us a text at 256-333-2345 or email at [email protected]

02/08/2024

We would love to congratulate our very own Kahylin for being accepted into Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine!! We are very proud of you and can't wait to see the amazing doctor you become!!

02/06/2024

February is Pet Dental Health month!

Receive $50 off your pet’s dental when you schedule during the month of February!

Dental care is a critical part of your pet’s overall health. Dental problems can lead to other major health issues. Call our office today at 256-333-2345 to ask about finding out about your pet’s grade of dental disease and when it’s recommended to clean.

02/06/2024

We had a wonderful time, like every year, supporting the Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) at the annual The GHHS Dog Ball!

01/19/2024

We are open today from 7am to 6pm! Still use caution when driving in as some roads are still slippery.

01/19/2024

We will be opening normal hours tomorrow Friday January 19 from 7am to 6pm. They have cleared Slaughter road and it is now drivable. Please call us in the morning if you are needing an appointment or if you need to reschedule an appointment from this week. We will also be open all day Saturday as well.

01/18/2024

We will be closed today. Unfortunately Slaughter road has not done well with the snow and ice and police have closed the road. We hope to be open tomorrow, but will update accordingly.

01/17/2024

01/17/2024

We are open currently until 4pm today for sick patients, emergencies and medication refills. Our phones are on. Please call the hospital to speak to a receptionist about getting seen if necessary.

01/17/2024

We will be reevaluating driving conditions tomorrow morning to determine if we will be able to open.

01/16/2024

We will be closed today due to driving conditions. We are sorry for any inconvenience and we do not make this decision lightly. We worry about the safety of our staff and clients.

We will again monitor the road conditions through the day and tomorrow morning to determine if we can make it in on Wednesday. Please stay safe and warm!