Aroostook Animal Emergency Services

09/27/2026

Pet of the Week! 🦎
We had a classroom pet come to get X-rays! His name is Leroy Jethro Gibbs like the name from the top guy on NCIS! He even has his own page called "Leroy Jethro Dragon"

Some fun facts about Bearded Dragons-
-They are native to Australia.
-Their name comes from the "beard" of spiky scales under their chin.
-Theses types of dragons are omnivores, meaning they eat both plant material and animal protein.
-They make wonderful classroom pets!

We hope Gibbs is recovering well and gets to go back into the class room soon to see his kids! 🦎💚📗

09/26/2026

Some of our patients have the best names. Meet Macaroni Von Cheesington. What an amazing name for a newly adopted stray.

Let us know your creative pet names! (Bonus Internet points if you include a Pic📸)

09/26/2026

Our Operations Manager is down in Portland representing our clinic at the New England Veterinary Medical Association (NEVMA) conference, kicking off some fantastic technician-focused sessions today!

Imaging is a vital part of our everyday emergency workflow. Because we regularly rely on our facility's X-ray machine to quickly and accurately diagnose our patients, continuing education on equipment safety, positioning optimization, hands-on techniques, and proper PPE protocols is so critical for our team.

We are always looking for ways to sharpen our skills, reduce radiation exposure, and provide the absolute best care possible for the animals who walk through our doors! 🩺✨

09/25/2026

If your idea of a good day involves animals, teamwork, and never quite knowing what’s going to walk through the door next… we should talk. 👀Aroostook Animal Emergency Services is hiring a Veterinary Technician/Assistant! 🩺

We’re looking for someone who:
🐶 Gets excited when a patient has four legs
🐱 Doesn’t mind being judged by a cat
🐹 Knows the little guys deserve big care
💉 Can keep their cool when the pace picks up
❤️ Genuinely loves helping animals and their people

Previous veterinary experience is preferred, but hands-on animal experience is also welcome. This is emergency medicine, so no two shifts look exactly the same—and yes, there will be some fur on your scrubs by the end of the day. Consider it part of the uniform. 😂 If you’ve been looking for a place where your love of animals can turn into meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your resume to:
[email protected]

And if you’re reading this thinking, “Wait… this sounds like my kind of crazy,” APPLY! 🐾

09/21/2026

Do you know your way around a veterinary clinic? Can you handle fur, fluids, and the occasional “THEY ATE WHAT?!” moment? 😂

Aroostook Animal Emergency Services wants you! 🩺

We’re looking for a Technician/Assistant with previous experience in a veterinary setting or experience working directly with animals. Whether you’re team dog, team cat, or even team pocket pet, we want you—as long as you’re unfazed by a little chaos!

📩 Send your resume to:
[email protected]

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them. Share this. 🐶🐱

Come join our pack! 🐾

09/21/2026

Some of our emergency team is getting their paws wet learning all about triage! 🐾🚨Under the paws-itively wonderful guidance of Mackenzie, our Head Veterinary Technician, the team is thinking outside the litter box tonight while diving into different emergency cases and practicing our response times. 🐶🐱 We’re feline pretty lucky to have such an engaged crew! We love seeing everyone interact, ask questions, share ideas, and continue to grow their skills every day. They’re truly pawsome at what they do! ❤️🐾

Keep up the great work, team — you’re doing a doggone good job! 🐕🐈

09/20/2026

Did you enjoy your experience with our team? If so, we’d be incredibly grateful if you took a moment to leave us a Google review. Sharing your experience can help other pet families feel a little more confident and supported when facing an unexpected emergency. ❤️🐾

Post a review to our profile on Google

09/19/2026

Look at this one! Flemish Giant rabbit. These guys are super docile and chill. Strictly vegetarian, they love a good leafy lettuce or anything fresh from the garden. They can grow up to 25lbs! And their ears can grow to over 8”. They are social and cuddly if handled regularly.

While the majority of our patients are cats and dogs, we do get some exotics, and as always, they get their fill of extra attention, because how can you NOT run your fingers through this luxurious fur.

Make sure you educate yourself on any particular exotic you decide to adopt, some have some fairly strict dietary or environmental considerations that could be overwhelming for some. Clearly, Bramble is very well cared for, and his temperament was testimony to that.

Look at those eyelashes, I just can't.

09/18/2026

🐾🚨 Is Your Pet Prepared for an Emergency? 🚨🐾

Emergencies can happen when we least expect them—and having a plan for your pets can make all the difference!

Here are a few things every pet owner should have ready:

🩺 Know Your Pet’s Medical Information
Keep a copy of vaccination records, medications, medical conditions, allergies, and your veterinarian’s contact information.

🎒 Create a Pet Emergency Kit
Include food and water, medications, a leash or carrier, bowls, waste bags, blankets or towels, a first-aid kit, and comfort items.

🏷️ Make Sure Identification Is Up to Date
Check that your pet’s tags have current contact information and that their microchip information is up to date.

📸 Keep Recent Photos
Have clear photos of your pet available in case they become lost during an emergency.

🏠 Know Where You Can Go
Not every emergency shelter or hotel accepts animals. Make a list of pet-friendly locations and emergency boarding options ahead of time.

🚗 Have a Transportation Plan
Make sure you have a safe way to transport your pet quickly. Keep carriers easily accessible and make sure your pet is comfortable entering them.

📞 Know Where to Go for Emergency Veterinary Care
Save your local emergency veterinary hospital’s phone number and address in your phone BEFORE you need it.

A little preparation today can help protect your best friend tomorrow.

At Aroostook Animal Emergency Services, we’re here when your pets need emergency care.

For more information visit Ready.gov/pets

Be prepared. Have a plan. Keep your pets safe. ❤️🐾

09/17/2026

🐾 A massive, tail-wagging thank you to Gail, Earl, and their sweet pup Tony for the incredibly kind surprise! 💖 The whole team is grinning ear to ear after receiving these thoughtful lanyards! It means the absolute world to us to feel so heard and supported by our wonderful community. 🌟 We always say, we adore our pet parents just as much as we love their furry, feathered, and scaly family members! 🐶🐱 A kindness like this just makes our mission of caring for animals even brighter! ✨