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.

🎉🐾🩺She’s Going to Vet School! 🩺🐾🎉We are so excited to share some amazing news that one of our wonderful veterinary assis...
03/15/2026

🎉🐾🩺She’s Going to Vet School! 🩺🐾🎉

We are so excited to share some amazing news that one of our wonderful veterinary assistants, Christine, has been accepted to veterinary school at Lincoln Memorial University! 🎓🩺

Christine has been an incredible part of our team. Her compassion, dedication, and hard work help make a difference for our patients and their families every single day. Watching her take this next step toward becoming a veterinarian makes us incredibly proud.

Christine, we are so excited for you and can’t wait to see all the great things you accomplish in this next chapter!
Help us celebrate Christine by leaving her a congratulations in the comments below! 🎉🐶🐱

K-9 Veterans Day is a reminder of the bravery and dedication of military working dogs. Their service and loyalty will ne...
03/13/2026

K-9 Veterans Day is a reminder of the bravery and dedication of military working dogs. Their service and loyalty will never be forgotten.

Exciting news for our friends over at Pet Care Clinic of the High Country! Welcome to the High Country, Dr. Appel!
03/12/2026

Exciting news for our friends over at Pet Care Clinic of the High Country! Welcome to the High Country, Dr. Appel!

📣📣📣📣📣 ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!!!📣📣📣📣📣

Our PCC Family is GROWING!!!!!!!

Dr. Appel was born and raised in San Diego, California, and earned her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from San Diego State University, focusing on Biology, English, and Child Development. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee.

During veterinary school, she fell in love with the beauty and strong sense of community in the Appalachian region and is excited to now call North Carolina’s High Country home.

Her professional interests include internal medicine, dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and emergency medicine. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care and building lasting relationships with her clients and their pets.

Outside of work, Dr. Appel enjoys hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains with her family and cooking meals to share at home.

🐾🐾We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Appel to the Pet Care Clinic of the High Country team!When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Appel, you will receive 15% off of your first appointment!Dr. Appel will begin seeing patients on March 27th and is eager to meet the pets and families of our community. Dr. Appel is passionate about providing high-quality medical care and helping pets live their happiest, healthiest lives - she can’t wait to meet you!

It's If Pets Had Thumbs Day and we have to know... what would your pet do if they had thumbs?! 👍
03/03/2026

It's If Pets Had Thumbs Day and we have to know... what would your pet do if they had thumbs?! 👍

February is a great time to celebrate the bond we share with our pets. Responsible Pet Ownership Month encourages us to ...
02/27/2026

February is a great time to celebrate the bond we share with our pets. Responsible Pet Ownership Month encourages us to make thoughtful decisions for their care and health.

Happy World Spay Day! Spaying and neutering are quick and safe procedures that provide lifelong benefits for your pet’s ...
02/24/2026

Happy World Spay Day! Spaying and neutering are quick and safe procedures that provide lifelong benefits for your pet’s health and the community.

Happy Vet Assistant Appreciation Week from all of us at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country! 🐾💙This week, we...
02/23/2026

Happy Vet Assistant Appreciation Week from all of us at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country! 🐾💙

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible veterinary assistants who keep our hospital running smoothly every single day. From carefully restraining and comforting patients during exams, to monitoring vital signs, preparing treatment areas, running lab samples, assisting in surgery, and supporting pet parents during emotional moments - they truly do it all.

Their compassion, skill, and quick thinking are vital to our emergency team. In the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, vet assistants are the steady hands and kind hearts that help ensure every patient receives the highest level of care.

Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and unwavering love for the animals and families we serve. We couldn’t do this without you! 🐶🐱✨

It's Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week! Show some love for our amazing assistants by sharing your thanks in the com...
02/22/2026

It's Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week! Show some love for our amazing assistants by sharing your thanks in the comments. 🥰🐾

Happy Love Your Pet Day! Post your favorite picture of your pet! 📷
02/20/2026

Happy Love Your Pet Day! Post your favorite picture of your pet! 📷

Celebrate President’s Day with this fun fact: Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president, had opossums named Mr. Reciprocity ...
02/16/2026

Celebrate President’s Day with this fun fact: Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president, had opossums named Mr. Reciprocity and Mr. Protection at the White House!

Chocolate and Pets DO NOT MIX! Some great reminders to keep those Valentine's Day human treats away from your pets!
02/14/2026

Chocolate and Pets DO NOT MIX! Some great reminders to keep those Valentine's Day human treats away from your pets!

Some great reminders to keep your pet safe this Valentines Day!
02/14/2026

Some great reminders to keep your pet safe this Valentines Day!

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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 team’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!