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Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center is a 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital located in Austin serving the surrounding area, providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our emergency team and board-certified specialists work together to deliver advanced diagnostics, surgery, internal medicine, and critical care under one roof. From sudden emergencies to long-term treatment plans, we’re here whenever your pet needs us most.

10/23/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS FROM AVES: THE SNACK SITUATION HAS ESCALATED. 🍪🍦🎡

We started National Vet Tech Week with a plan to celebrate our team.

Four days later, there’s an ice cream truck outside the hospital, cookies are everywhere, and we’ve apparently decided that chips and dip deserve their own event. 😂

💜 Today’s festivities included:

🎡 The prize wheel, where everyone suddenly becomes VERY invested in where a tiny plastic pointer lands.

🍪 Tiff’s Treats, because there’s no problem that a warm cookie can’t make at least a little better.

🥨 A chips & dips bar, proving that sometimes the simplest things are the biggest hits.

🍦 And the grand finale… AN ACTUAL ICE CREAM TRUCK, courtesy of Pet Meadow!

Veterinary medicine can be exhausting, unpredictable, emotional, and occasionally downright chaotic. Our people show up through all of it, for their patients and for each other.

So if we can interrupt the usual chaos with cookies, prizes, ridiculous games, and ice cream, we’re going to do exactly that. 💜

A huge thank you to Pet Meadow for treating our team to the ice cream truck and to Tiff’s Treats for adding even more sweetness to our day!

Day 4 is in the books.

The prize wheel is still spinning. The celebrations aren’t over. And at this point, we’re not even pretending this is a normal week. 🐾💜

10/22/2026

🥞🐸🎡🔠 DAY 3 OF NATIONAL VET TECH WEEK!

The pancakes were flipping, the prize wheel was spinning, and somewhere in this hospital, tiny frogs are still hiding. 😂

We kicked off the morning with a Pancake Bar for our overnight crew because saving lives all night deserves a little breakfast magic! 🥞💜

Meanwhile, the competition continues! Our GIANT Scrabble board is getting some serious attention, the frog hunt is keeping everyone on their toes, and the prize wheel is handing out some pretty awesome surprises! 🎁

And we’re not done yet! Later today, our team will enjoy lunch generously provided by Ally Medical! 🍽️💙 A huge thank you to Ally Medical for helping us celebrate our amazing team!

Between the pancakes, prizes, games, and plenty of laughs, we’re having a great time celebrating the people who make AVES what it is.

To our technicians, assistants, kennel team, and support staff, we hope you know just how much you’re appreciated. You deserve every bit of this celebration! 💜🐾

10/21/2026

🎉🐾 Tech Week Celebration Day 2: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! 🎡💜

The wheels were spinning, the prizes were flying, and our AVES team had another day of celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week!

🥯 We started the morning with delicious breakfast treats generously provided by Vets Choice Radiology! Unfortunately, breakfast didn’t make it into the photo album, but it definitely made our morning! 😂 A huge thank you to Vets Choice for treating our team!

🎡 Our prize wheel was back in action, handing out more goodies and giving our team a few reasons to smile between the chaos of veterinary medicine!

💜 Behind every patient is a team of incredible people who give so much of themselves every single day. This week is all about celebrating YOU, and we’re only getting started!

Two days down, plenty more surprises to come! 🐾✨

10/19/2026

🐍🐾 Two Dogs, One Scary Encounter: Max & Buster’s Rattlesnake Recovery 🐾🐍
On August 14, 2026, Max and Buster, two dogs from the same household, were brought to Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES) after a suspected rattlesnake encounter.
Their family heard a rattle while the dogs were together and quickly separated them. Within minutes, both dogs began developing signs consistent with snake envenomation.
Buster, a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, developed severe swelling of his face, eyelids, and tissues around his right eye. He also experienced blood-tinged discharge from his eye and mouth and required multiple doses of antivenom. His bloodwork showed changes that can occur with snake envenomation, including abnormal red blood cells, mild anemia, and mildly decreased platelets. Thankfully, his red blood cell levels remained stable enough that a blood transfusion was not needed.
Max, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, developed significant swelling of his muzzle and upper neck. He was hospitalized for IV fluids, pain management, repeated blood testing, and close monitoring. When his swelling progressed toward his right eye and he became more uncomfortable, an additional dose of antivenom was administered. He responded well, with improved comfort and swelling, and continued to eat during his hospitalization.
Both dogs were closely monitored for complications that can occur with rattlesnake envenomation, including changes to red blood cells, platelets, blood clotting, and kidney function. Fortunately, their clotting times remained normal throughout their hospitalization.
Over the course of their treatment, both Max and Buster showed significant improvement and were able to continue their recovery at home. ❤️
Unfortunately, Buster sustained permanent vision loss in his right eye as a result of the severe injury and inflammation. Despite this heartbreaking complication, his family is incredibly grateful that he survived such a serious ordeal.
We are so grateful to see Max and Buster continuing their recovery, and we’re honored that their family allowed us to share their story to help educate other pet owners. ❤️🐍

10/17/2026

💙 **Kind Words from Our Clients** 💙

At AVES, caring for pets means caring for the people who love them, too. We are incredibly grateful when our clients take the time to share their experiences with our team!

"Our normal vet recommended AVES and I am glad she did. From the moment we walked in we were greeted with an amazing staff. From the front desk to the technicians and doctors everyone was helpful and knowledgeable. The doctors took the time to explain my dogs situation even when it wasn't a pleasant conversation to be having and had a plan of attack. The entire time my dog was at AVES I was always updated along the way. I was very impressed with all the technicians in the back in their ability to confidently handle a rottie who can be a bit grumpy in a hospital setting. Another reason AVES stands apart is the fact they have specialists on site should your animal need one. Which mine did. Thank you to everyone at AVES for getting my Rottie to the point he was able to come home. He continues to improve every day."

Thank you for trusting AVES with your pet's care and for allowing us to be part of your journey. Your kind words mean so much to our entire team! 🐾

10/13/2026

🐶❤️ Bruno’s Eye Injury: From Surgery to Recovery
Bruno, a 2-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was brought to Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES) after an altercation with his housemate left him with a significant injury near his left eye.
Although the eye itself initially appeared unaffected, Our team discovered a significant laceration of his left lower eyelid, requiring surgical repair.
During surgery, we also discovered that Bruno’s nasolacrimal duct—the small drainage pathway that carries tears from the eye toward the nose—had been lacerated. A small drain was placed to help prevent fluid buildup while the area healed.
Thankfully, Bruno recovered well from surgery and was comfortable before going home. His eye was treated with prescribed medications, and follow-up monitoring was recommended because damage to the tear duct can sometimes lead to reduced tear drainage and the need for long-term eye lubrication.
Just a few days later, Bruno returned to AVES for his drain removal—and the improvement was remarkable! ❤️His drain production was minimal, his incisions were healing beautifully, and the swelling and inflammation had decreased significantly. The tissue flap involving his lower eyelid remained healthy with good blood supply, and there was no evidence of corneal injury. Even better? Bruno was back to his normal personality, eating, drinking, and trying his best to be as active as possible! 🐶💙
While his injured eyelid may remain slightly narrower due to scar tissue, Bruno is continuing to heal well. We’re so happy to see this sweet boy back to being his playful self! 🐾❤️

10/09/2026

✨ Cancer Came Knocking—Sparkle Continues Shining ✨
When Sparkle, a 13-year-old Pit Bull mix, came to Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES), her family had noticed heavier-than-normal breathing and sudden excessive drooling.
Although Sparkle was still eating and acting like herself, her exam revealed enlarged lymph nodes, an enlarged liver and spleen, and fluid around her lungs. Bloodwork also showed anemia and significantly elevated liver values.
A sample from one of Sparkle’s enlarged lymph nodes was highly suspicious for lymphoma, a type of cancer that can affect multiple parts of the body. Additional testing was submitted to help confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.
Sparkle was treated with supportive care and closely monitored for the fluid around her lungs. A few days later, she returned to AVES after an episode of weakness, collapse, and vomiting. Thankfully, repeat testing showed improvement in several of her blood values, and the previously noted fluid around her lungs had resolved.
Sparkle was then able to meet with the AVES Medical Oncology team to discuss her diagnosis and treatment options.
And now, we have some wonderful news! 💜
Sparkle received her first chemotherapy treatment on September 10 and is continuing her chemotherapy treatments with our Oncology team. She is home and being her usual spunky, mischievous self—getting all the love and treats possible! 🐾🎀
Her family shared:
“We drive almost 3 hours round trip to come to AVES and I wouldn’t change it. We have had the most pleasant experience and are grateful for and appreciative of everyone who has helped Sparkle, and given us reassurance over the past few weeks.”
We are so grateful to Sparkle’s family for trusting our team with her care and for allowing us to share her story. We’ll be cheering this sweet girl on every step of the way! 💜🐾

10/06/2026

🥑🎉 **Holy Guacamole… AVES Enjoyed National Guacamole Day!** 🎉🥑

We couldn’t let such an important holiday pass by without celebrating! 😋

Our AVES team enjoyed a little mid-day treat of **chips & guacamole** because great teams deserve great snacks! 💚🫶

Nothing brings people together quite like good food, good laughs, and a little guac on the side. 🥑🌮

Swipe through to see some of our team enjoying the festivities!

**Happy National Guacamole Day from AVES!** 🥑💚

10/02/2026

🖤🐾 The Black Dog Love Continues! 🐾🖤

We just couldn't fit all of our amazing AVES pups into one post! 😍 So, in honor of National Black Dog Day, we're back with round two of our fabulous four-legged friends!

From sweet snuggles to silly personalities, these pups remind us that life is just a little brighter with a black dog by your side. 🐶❤️ We're so lucky to have a team full of pet lovers who share their lives with these wonderful companions!

Help us show these beauties some love in the comments! 🖤

10/01/2026

🐾🖤 Happy National Black Dog Day! 🖤🐾

Today, we're celebrating the beautiful black dogs who bring so much love, joy, and personality into our lives! 🐶✨ From their shiny coats and sweet faces to their big hearts and goofy personalities, these pups deserve all the extra love and attention today (and every day!).

We're shining the spotlight on some of our AVES team members' beloved black dogs. ❤️ Swipe through to meet these handsome and gorgeous pups who have stolen our hearts!

Drop a 🖤 in the comments if you're a proud black dog parent!

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7501 N. Capital Of Texas Highway, Building A
Austin, TX
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