Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country

Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Clinic Serving the High Country of North Carolina
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The Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, PLLC was established by Dr. David Linzey and his wife, Debi, in 2005. Our goal has remained the same: providing quality after-hours emergency veterinary care to the residents of the North Carolina High Country and surrounding areas. Until that time, local veterinarians participated in a rotational schedule where different doctors were on-call various different nights and weekends. The opening of our practice provided a service to area pet owners not previously available: highly-trained and skilled veterinarians and technicians whose sole responsibility and focus is to provide emergency care for sick and injured pets until their regular veterinarian can take over care at the appropriate time.

๐Ÿพ Happy Veterinary Technician Week! ๐ŸพThis week, weโ€™re celebrating the incredible work of Registered Veterinary Technicia...
10/16/2025

๐Ÿพ Happy Veterinary Technician Week! ๐Ÿพ

This week, weโ€™re celebrating the incredible work of Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) โ€” the unsung heroes of animal healthcare! ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ
At the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, our RVTs are a vital part of the team, providing expert medical care, compassionate support, and critical assistance during emergencies. From monitoring anesthesia to performing lab tests, administering treatments, and comforting worried pet parents, RVTs do it all - often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of the clinic.

Please join us in giving a HUGE thank you to our exceptional RVTs:
๐Ÿ’™ Elizabeth
๐Ÿ’™ Marie
๐Ÿ’™ Morgan

Your dedication, skill, and compassion make a life-saving difference every day โ€” for pets and their people. We are so grateful for everything you do!

Open flames pose a serious risk to pets. ๐Ÿ”ฅ A curious cat can easily knock over a candle, and a playful dog may not reali...
10/16/2025

Open flames pose a serious risk to pets. ๐Ÿ”ฅ A curious cat can easily knock over a candle, and a playful dog may not realize the danger of running near a campfire. To keep everyone safe, always create a secure barrier between pets and fire.

Celebrating Karla's 3 amazing years of dedication, compassion, and care! ๐ŸพThank you, Karla, for being an essential part ...
10/12/2025

Celebrating Karla's 3 amazing years of dedication, compassion, and care! ๐Ÿพ

Thank you, Karla, for being an essential part of the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country. Your commitment to helping animals and supporting their families does not go unnoticed. Here's to many more!

A healthy pet is a happy pet! ๐Ÿพ On National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, make sure your feline friends are getting the rig...
10/08/2025

A healthy pet is a happy pet! ๐Ÿพ On National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, make sure your feline friends are getting the right nutrition and enough exercise. Even small adjustments can lead to big improvements!

Ready, set, walk! ๐Ÿพ National Walk Your Dog Week is the perfect time to add an extra lap to your routine. How many miles ...
10/05/2025

Ready, set, walk! ๐Ÿพ National Walk Your Dog Week is the perfect time to add an extra lap to your routine. How many miles will you and your dog cover this week?

October is National Pet Wellness Month!Itโ€™s the perfect time to schedule a check-up, review your petโ€™s diet, and make su...
10/02/2025

October is National Pet Wellness Month!
Itโ€™s the perfect time to schedule a check-up, review your petโ€™s diet, and make sure their preventive care is up to date. ๐Ÿพ

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿพ Happy 3-Year Workiversary, Claire! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒŸToday weโ€™re giving a huge shoutout to Claire, who is celebrating 3 years with us...
09/29/2025

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿพ Happy 3-Year Workiversary, Claire! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒŸ

Today weโ€™re giving a huge shoutout to Claire, who is celebrating 3 years with us at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country! ๐ŸŽ‰

From day one, Claire has brought energy, empathy, and incredible dedication to every case sheโ€™s a part of. Her strong dedication to caring for our patients and genuine love for animals make her an essential part of our AEC family. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿพ๐Ÿˆ

Claire, thank you for 3 amazing years of hard work, compassion, and care. Weโ€™re so lucky to have you on the team - and so are all the pets (and pet parents!) youโ€™ve helped along the way. ๐Ÿ’™

Hereโ€™s to many more years of doing what you do best!

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ Happy Birthday, Olivia! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to one of our amazing veterinary assistants...
09/29/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ Happy Birthday, Olivia! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰
Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to one of our amazing veterinary assistants, Olivia! Her compassion for animals, steady presence during emergencies, and tireless support for our patients and team make her an invaluable part of the AEC family.

From calming anxious pets to jumping in wherever sheโ€™s needed, Olivia brings heart, humor, and dedication to every shift. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’™

Weโ€™re so grateful to have you on our team, Olivia! We hope your day is filled with all the love and joy you give to others every day! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

๐Ÿพ Puppy Love & Puppy Care Tips! ๐ŸพLook at this adorable pup getting lots of love from our team! ๐Ÿ’™ At the Animal Emergency...
09/26/2025

๐Ÿพ Puppy Love & Puppy Care Tips! ๐Ÿพ

Look at this adorable pup getting lots of love from our team! ๐Ÿ’™ At the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, weโ€™re always here when your puppy needs emergency care - especially after hours. But remember, itโ€™s important to establish care with a primary vet as soon as possible to ensure your puppy gets consistent, comprehensive care throughout their life.

Here are some key puppy care tips to keep in mind:
๐Ÿ’‰Vaccinations: Get your puppy vaccinated early to protect them from preventable diseases.
๐Ÿฆ Parasite Prevention: Keep your pup protected with regular treatments for fleas, ticks, and worms.
๐Ÿ’ฌTraining & Socialization: Start training and socializing early to build a well-behaved and confident dog.
โš•๏ธRoutine Vet Care: Establishing care with a primary vet ensures ongoing health monitoring, and weโ€™re here when your regular vet is closed!
๐Ÿฝ๏ธNutrition: Provide a balanced diet that meets your puppyโ€™s growing needs.

Weโ€™re here 24/7 for emergencies and when your primary vet is unavailable. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“ž Happy Birthday, Natasha! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸพToday weโ€™re celebrating the incredible Natasha, one of our amazing Client Service Represen...
09/24/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“ž Happy Birthday, Natasha! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ
Today weโ€™re celebrating the incredible Natasha, one of our amazing Client Service Representatives here at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country!

Natasha is often the first voice our clients hear and the first smile they see - and her kindness, professionalism, and calm presence make all the difference during stressful moments. ๐Ÿ’™ Whether she's answering urgent calls, helping worried pet parents, or keeping things running smoothly at the front desk, Natasha does it all with grace and heart.

Weโ€™re so thankful to have you on the AEC team, Natasha! Your dedication, empathy, and warmth shine through in everything you do. We hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are and is filled with all the puppy and kitty snuggles! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ’

Join us in wishing Natasha a very happy birthday below! โฌ‡๏ธ

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ Happy Birthday, Skyla! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰Today weโ€™re sending the biggest birthday wishes to one of our amazing veterinary assistants,...
09/24/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ Happy Birthday, Skyla! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰
Today weโ€™re sending the biggest birthday wishes to one of our amazing veterinary assistants, Skyla! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽ‚

Weโ€™re so grateful to have you as part of the AEC family, Skyla. Thank you for your hard work, your heart, and the joy you bring to the clinic every day. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and maybe a few puppy kisses too! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ

Help us wish Skyla the happiest of birthdays in the comments! โฌ‡๏ธ

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™ Just another day filled with love and whiskers at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸพHere at the Anim...
09/23/2025

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™ Just another day filled with love and whiskers at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿพ

Here at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, we treat every pet like theyโ€™re part of the family. Sometimes that means getting up close and personal with some of our furry friends! ๐Ÿ˜ป Weโ€™re always ready to show a little extra love when your pets need it most.

Donโ€™t worry, weโ€™re also experts at not letting our stethoscopes get in the way of cuddles! ๐Ÿ˜œ

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1710 NC/105
Boone, NC
28607

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One of the most frightening situations for a pet owner to face is the untimely injury or illness of a beloved family pet. Many times, these situations occur during hours when the family veterinarian is unavailable during weeknights, weekends and holidays. The Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, PLLC is a facility specially equipped to handle the urgent care needs of pets on an after-hours basis. Located in Boone, NC, this regional referral center serves pets and their owners in the North Carolina and Tennessee mountain communities. The veterinary team at Animal Emergency and Pet Care Clinic of the High Country has been offering exceptional veterinary care to the pets of our community since 2005. We greet every pet owner and pet with the same level of compassionate care, treating each client as though they were a part of our family, and each patient as though they were our own pet. It is our veterinary teamโ€™s mission to provide comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care to each and every one of our patients, while also treating their owners with respect and compassion. Our team members are like our family to us, and when you bring your pet to us for care, you are being welcomed into our warm family environment, as well. As members of the veterinary profession, the team at Animal Emergency and Pet Care Clinic of the High Country strives to use our scientific knowledge and veterinary medical skills to benefit animals. We are committed to protecting animal health, relieving suffering, promoting public health, and advancing our knowledge to always enable us to better serve you!