Avets, 2674 Monroeville Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

10/23/2026

💙🐾 Compassion Never Clocks Out. 🐾💙

At Avets, our doors are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Behind that commitment is an extraordinary team of veterinary professionals who show up for pets and their families when they need us most.

Through overnight emergencies, complicated cases, long shifts, and emotional moments, our veterinary technicians continue to lead with skill, strength, and compassion.

Their work isn't always easy, and it isn't always seen, but the impact they make is immeasurable.

This Vet Tech Week, we want our team to know one thing: Your hard work matters. Your compassion matters. And YOU matter.

Thank you for everything you do. 💙

10/21/2026

🐾 Calling All Veterinary Technicians! 🩺

Join us at Avets Specialty & Emergency Trauma Center for an evening of FREE Continuing Education!

We're excited to offer two educational lectures presented by our very own Veterinary Technician Specialists!

Featured Topics:

Veterinary CPR – Heather Czerpak, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Urinary Obstruction in Male Felines – Jacqueline Arenth, CVT, VTS (ECC)

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026

⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Avets | Monroeville, PA

RACE-Approved Continuing Education

Dinner, drinks, and hospital tours will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to expand your emergency and critical care knowledge, connect with fellow veterinary professionals, and get a behind-the-scenes look at Avets!

Registration is FREE! Scan the QR code below to register.

We look forward to welcoming you to Avets!

10/21/2026

🐾💙 Big Skills. Bigger Hearts. 💙🐾

Every patient who comes through our doors has a story, and behind their care is a team of dedicated veterinary technicians making a difference.

Whether they're monitoring a critical patient, administering treatments, assisting with procedures, or simply offering a gentle touch when it's needed most, our veterinary technicians bring an incredible combination of knowledge, skill, and compassion to their work.

They celebrate the victories, provide comfort during the difficult moments, and advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves.

This Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, we're celebrating the dedication, resilience, and heart that our amazing team brings to Avets every single day.

Our patients are in great hands because of YOU! 🐶🐱🐰💙

10/20/2026

🐾 More Than Just a Vet Tech! 🩺💙

Did you know veterinary technicians wear MANY different hats throughout their day?

💉 Skilled nurses and patient advocates

🔬 Laboratory and diagnostic experts

❤️ Comfort providers and professional cuddle-givers

🚨 Emergency responders and critical thinkers

🤝 Teammates, problem-solvers, and compassionate caregivers

Behind every patient is a team of dedicated veterinary professionals working tirelessly to provide exceptional care.

At Avets, our veterinary technicians are an essential part of everything we do, and we couldn't be more grateful for their knowledge, compassion, and commitment!

Help us show them some love! 💙🐾

10/19/2026

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week!

Our veterinary technicians are an incredible part of every emergency care team. From monitoring patients and assisting with procedures to comforting pets and supporting their families, they bring skill, compassion, and dedication to every shift.

Thank you to all of the veterinary technicians who work hard every day to give pets the care they deserve. We appreciate you!

10/09/2026

🦐👑 ALL HAIL LORD SHRIMPERTON. 👑🦐

Please allow us to introduce you to Jumbo Shrimp, also known by nurse given name, Lord Shrimperton. He is a magnificent, gloriously chunky orange gentleman who is approximately 90% floof, 10% attitude, and 100% wonderful. 🧡

When Lord Shrimperton first came to us, he wasn’t able to walk and needed lots of passive range-of-motion exercises to help get those little legs moving again. And because every distinguished gentleman deserves the finest care, our nurses worked tirelessly to keep him comfortable, moving, and feeling like the absolute orange king he is.

Watching our nurses take such incredible care of this big orange boy was genuinely the sweetest thing. From his exercises to his cuddles to his daily dose of royal b***y pats, Lord Shrimperton was surrounded by so much love and compassion.

And then came the best part… THE COMEBACK.

Seeing Jumbo Shrimp recover, regain his strength, and get back on his feet was absolutely wonderful. We are so proud of this magnificent, ridiculous, orange loaf and so grateful we got to be part of his journey.
Long live Lord Shrimperton, First of His Name, Protector of the Snack Cabinet, Destroyer of Cat Beds, and Supreme Ruler of the Royal Rump. 👑🦐🧡

We would also like to add that this orange friend is a well-known patient at AVETS! 🧡 Shrimp has visited our ultrasonographer friends in the Ultrasound Department, as well as our Neurology and Internal Medicine departments. We feel so lucky to have been able to provide Shrimp with the best care during his stay in our Intensive Care Unit and to continue caring for him through our other specialty departments! 🐱🧡

09/25/2026

April was an incredibly difficult month for the Bender family.
Ceasar, an 11-year-old pit bull, was diagnosed with large cell lymphoma at the beginning of April. Just two weeks later, his 8-year-old sister, Dutchess, received a diagnosis of gastrointestinal lymphoma.
Two devastating diagnoses. Two devoted family members. And one family determined to do everything they could for both.
The Benders chose to pursue treatment for both dogs, bringing Ceasar and Dutchess to our oncology department for their weekly chemotherapy appointments. They faced each treatment together, side by side.
Sadly, Dutchess' lymphoma carried a poor prognosis. She fought hard for four weeks before passing away, leaving behind a family who wished for more time with her. ❤️
Meanwhile, Ceasar continued his fight. After completing all 16 treatments of his CHOP chemotherapy protocol, we are happy to share that Ceasar is officially in remission—and, five months later, he is still doing wonderfully! 🎉
Throughout their journey, Dr. Calo, Jess, and Nikki had the privilege of caring for Ceasar and Dutchess while supporting the Bender family through both the most difficult moments and the happiest celebrations. The oncology team was truly honored to be part of their story—to share in the heartbreak of saying goodbye to Dutchess and the joy of celebrating this milestone in Ceasar’s remission.
Today, the Benders are feeling bittersweet, as Ceasar is enjoying his new role as a big brother to his new little sister, Phoenix. While Dutchess will always be missed, her story will remain an important part of the Bender family's journey.
The love this family showed for both of their dogs throughout such an exceptionally difficult time is a beautiful reminder of just how much our pets mean to us. 💙
Keep living your best life, Ceasar! Here's to many more happy days ahead. 🎉

09/09/2026

A Tale of Two Frenchies: Dr. Sandler and the Avets Neurology technicians recently had a busy week when two matching French Bulldogs presented within a few days of each other for similar signs. Hoagie, an adorable and quirky larger grey French Bulldog, suddenly became paralyzed in his hind limbs at home. Just about 1 week later, this story repeated itself when Sophie Sue La Rue, a sweet and very petite grey French Bulldog, was also suddenly unable to stand or walk in her hind limbs. Both Hoagie's owners and Sophie Sue La Rue's owner immediately rushed them into the Avets Emergency Service for evaluation, at which time both Frenchies were transferred to the Neurology Service for further care. Dr. Sandler and her team were able to perform an MRI on Hoagie and then later in the week on Sophie Sue La Rue, diagnosing each with large ruptured intervertebral discs in the mid-back that were severely compressing the spinal cord. Hoagie and Sophie Sue La Rue were each taken to emergency surgery, where a hemilaminectomy was performed to remove the herniated disc material in an effort to give them a chance at recovery.

However, the similarities between Hoagie and Sophie Sue La Rue didn't stop with just their adorable grey coloring, perfect personalities, and matching disc herniations. Both Hoagie and Sophie Sue La Rue decided to be neurology superstars, and were able to stand and walk on their own the morning after surgery! With their rapid recoveries, the rest of their short stays in the hospital were a breeze and they seemed to enjoy their "vacation" accommodations at Avets. Hoagie was a particular fan of the constant pets, hand fed ham baby food, and watching Winnie the Pooh on his iPad, while Sophie Sue La Rue enjoyed long belly rubs, being carried around wrapped like a baby, and watching Clifford the Big Red Dog on her iPad.

We are happy to report that both Hoagie and Sophie Sue La Rue continued to thrive under the devoted care and attention from their owners as they continued to recover at home. Both Frenchies recently came back to visit Dr. Sandler for their 4 week post-operative rechecks, and are looking stronger than ever! Hoagie was barely able to contain his excitement and show off all his new skills with his back legs, while Sophie Sue La Rue was content to receive even more belly rubs from her friends in Neurology. We wish them the best in their continued recovery, and will certainly miss this pair of perfect Frenchies here at Avets!

08/20/2026

Pets are curious, and sometimes that curiosity leads them to things they should never eat.

If your dog gets into something unexpected, try to:
•Remove access to the item if it is safe to do so
•Keep the packaging or ingredient list if available
•Note what was eaten and how much

Contact your veterinarian or emergency hospital for
guidance Some toxins and foreign objects can cause serious problems,
even if your pet seems fine at first.
When in doubt, it's always better to ask.

08/13/2026

Kaori is a sweet 12 year old cat who accidentally took a fall off of a tall staircase and was unable to use her hind limbs immediately after her tumble. She was brought to Avets for evaluation and was seen by our neurologist Dr. Sandler. Kaori was found to be paralyzed in her hind limbs, so a CT was performed. The CT revealed a spinal fracture and luxation of the 7th and 8th thoracic vertebra located in her upper back. Unfortunately since Kaori could not feel her feet, the prognosis for her recovering the ability to walk was unlikely even if surgery was pursued. Given that Kaori was comfortable and otherwise very happy, it was elected to manage her medically at home. Dr. Sandler and the neurology team created a custom spinal splint for Kaori to help stabilize her fracture so that it can more effectively heal on its own with no long term pain. Kaori was discharged to the care of her dedicated and loving parents after her stay at Avets.

Kaori has not let any of this keep her down however, and has become a fan favorite at Avets when she comes in for her weekly splint bandage changes! Kaori has been her normal sweet personality, happily making biscuits and getting scratches during her splint bandage changes each week. Sometimes she even sneaks in a nap in the arms of her favorite technician Beth K. during her visit! Kaori is also now a professional model wearing the newest fashions in splint art from the neurology team, with themes ranging from under the sea, bugs and wildflowers, and Lisa Frank leopard print. Kaori will be graduating from her splint next week, and we are thrilled with the progress she is making at home. With how motivated she is to move already, we are confident she is going to have a wonderful and happy life even with her change in mobility. We are lucky to be a part of Kaori's care, and can't wait to see her back for her next recheck and mandatory snuggles in a few weeks!

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