About Animal Emergency Center

Our History

The Animal Emergency Center was founded in 1977 as an overnight emergency clinic serving pet owners and veterinarians in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. In 1984, it became one of the nation's first 24-hour emergency and critical care referral centers. The Center was originally located in a house on Appleton Avenue and moved to the West Florist Avenue location in 1988. In 1991, veterinary specialists in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, and surgery were added to the team of veterinary care-givers.

On July 1, 1999, the Animal Emergency Center became the first business to move into its new, award-winning facility in the renovated West Silver Spring Business District. With the expansion of 3,000+ square feet to the east end of the building completed in July 2006, the 13,800+ square foot state-of-the-art facility features a large waiting area, four examination rooms, 3 surgical suites, 41-cage ICU, large treatment room, 13-cage isolation unit, laboratory, imaging room, 2 procedure rooms, Vet MR, spiral CT, water treadmill, family room, conference room, offices, and library. We are currently in the process of remodeling our waiting room to provide a more comforting atmosphere, with completion anticipated late spring of 2007. Click here for a Facility Tour for a pictorial view.

Today, the staff has grown to over 60 people, to include specialists, staff veterinarians, veterinary nurses, receptionists, and administration. Click here to learn more about our medical staff.

Our Philosophy

The Animal Emergency Center is a caring extension of your family veterinarian, providing 24/7 emergency, critical care and specialists' services for your pets. Our facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring equipment to provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care. When seconds count… we are here for you!

The pet owner plays a key role in the medical care of the pet. The team of veterinarians will work with you to find the best diagnostic and treatment plan for your pet within your financial capabilities. Our goal is to keep you informed regarding the health status of your pet and the on going costs of medical and surgical care. Owners are encouraged to ask questions!!

Our people make the difference!!
The entire staff of the Animal Emergency Center is devoted to providing a caring environment that treats people and animals with dignity, kindness and respect Our specialists deliver lectures, present papers, publish books and articles, and establish guidelines used by veterinarians world-wide.