Animal Wellness Center

05/04/2026

Friday, May 8th 2026. AWC will NOT be seeing patients for veterinary services. We will be here to fill prescriptions and food on Friday, but our veterinarians will be out of the office. FYI

03/27/2026

AWC will be opening at 10:00AM today 3-27-26.

03/11/2026

Allergy season has arrived!

Please make sure your pets are up to date on their flea and heartworm prevention. We have already started seeing several patients with severe ear infections and skin infections related to allergies.

Don’t wait to treat itching. Allergies tend to worsen over time, and early treatment can help prevent more serious infections and discomfort for your pet.

If your pet has started scratching, licking, or shaking their head, it may be time for an exam.

02/07/2026

PLEASE keep your pets up todate on vaccines. AWC offers a three year rabies vaccine option. There is no reason to not keep your pets and family safe.

Puzzling case of rabid dog in Chicago isn't necessarily a bellwether

01/30/2026

AWC will open at 10:00 AM today, January 30 2026. Due to the incoming weather, we may need to close early. Please call before you stop by. Thank you

01/26/2026

AWC will be closed Monday Janurary 26th. We plan to reopen Tuesday with our regular hours.

12/31/2025

AWC will be closing at 11:30AM today Dec 31 2025. We wish you all a safe and Happy New Year!

12/09/2025

THE COLD WEATHER IS UPON US! ❄️

Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice; good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal, and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

12/03/2025

📣 We’re Hiring: Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician

Animal Wellness Center is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our team in Pikeville KY.

We are a busy, modern practice that values excellent patient care, teamwork, and a positive work environment. You must be self-motivated, dependable, and have both mental and physical resilience.

Experience is not required for either position — we provide full, on-the-job training.

What We Offer:
• Competitive pay (based on experience/qualifications)
• Full time (part-time is NOT an option)
• Supportive, collaborative team
• Training and growth opportunities
• Hands-on experience in a high-quality medical environment

If you’re passionate about veterinary care and want to be part of a practice that truly values its team, please apply IN PERSON at the clinic.
We look forward to meeting the right candidate!

11/26/2025

AWC will be closing at 11:30 AM today, 11-26-2025, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen normal hours on Friday, 11-28-2025.

10/31/2025

AWC will be opeing at 10:00 AM today October 31 2025.