Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center- Buckeye

12/18/2025

Holiday gatherings can be overwhelming for pets. New people, loud conversations, excited kids, and changes in routine can lead to stress, anxiety, or even defensive bites. Give your pet a quiet space to retreat to, and watch for signs of discomfort.

If your pet becomes injured or shows sudden changes, we’re here to help.

ER/CCU: Buckeye, Gilbert, Peoria
ER and Urgent Care Buckeye: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (expanded hours coming soon)

12/16/2025

🎄🏆 The votes are in! 🏆🎄
Congratulations to our Top 3 Gingerbread Building Competition winners and our Fan Favorite - your creativity truly stole the show! 🍬✨

1st Place: 43rd Avenue Animal Hospital 🏆
2nd Place: Acoma Animal Clinic
3rd Place: Peoria Animal Hospital

Fan Favorite: 43rd Avenue Animal Hospital 🎖️

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped make our 9th annual competition such a sweet success!

12/15/2025

Garages are full of hidden risks for pets. Keep hazardous items secured, and seek care immediately if your pet is exposed.

24/7 ER/CCU available at our Gilbert and Peoria locations
ER/ Urgent Care Buckeye: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

12/11/2025

December brings more visitors, more activity, and more chances for pets to get into trouble. From food toxins and decorations to stress and unexpected injuries, our teams are ready to help when your pet needs immediate or time-sensitive care.

24/7 Emergency/CCU Care: Gilbert and Peoria
ER/CCU + Urgent Care Buckeye: 9 AM - 9 PM

12/08/2025

🎄✨ It’s time for our 9th Annual Gingerbread Building Competition! ✨🎄
Our chosen teams have been busy crafting some seriously sweet creations, and now we need YOUR help to choose this year’s Fan Favorite! 🍬🏆
Voting is open now (12/8 @ 10am ) through Friday, 12/12 at 11:59pm.
👍 Cast your vote for your favorite gingerbread masterpiece, and stay tuned - we’ll be announcing the winners on 12/15/25!
Let the voting begin! 🎉

12/04/2025

Certain holiday plants can be toxic to pets. Be sure to keep these out of reach this holiday season:

• Lilies
• Mistletoe
• Holly
• Poinsettias

If your pet chews or eats any of these, seek care right away.

24/7 Emergency care is available at Gilbert and Peoria
Emergency care at Buckeye is available: 9 AM to 9 PM

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12/04/2025

Big News for Buckeye Pet Parents! 🐾

Starting January 4, 2026, AVECCC Buckeye is expanding our operating hours to 7 AM – 12 AM, seven days a week!

Please note that our current operating hours, 9 AM - 9 PM, will continue until January 4th.

We’re thrilled to grow alongside our community and provide even more opportunities to care for your pets when they need us most.

For emergencies and non-life-threatening issues, walk in or call ahead for faster support.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at AVECCC! 🦃

We’re thankful for our incredible clients, patients, and veterinary partners who trust us to care for pets across the Valley.

If your pet needs emergency care today:
📍 Gilbert & Peoria ERs are open 24/7
📍 Buckeye ER & Urgent Care open until 9 p.m.

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy holiday!

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

🍂 This November, we’re celebrating all the amazing people whose hard work, heart, and humor make every day brighter. You’re the pumpkin spice in our coffee, the cozy blanket on a chilly day, and the reason our team feels like family. Thank you for everything you do - Happy Anniversary! 🎉💛

11/21/2025

Meet Chucky - our Patient of the Month! 🐱

Chucky is a 1-month-old domestic shorthair that presented to AVECCC Buckeye after falling down the stairs and being unable to bear weight on the left hind limb. When Chucky arrived, he won over the hearts of all the staff members. The radiographs showed no broken bones, but he did have a significant amount of swelling, and the radiologist recommended a splint. The team decided to make the splint extra special for his family by placing green vet wrap to match his Star Wars collar, and everyone in the hospital signed his cast. 💚

11/20/2025

If your pet just isn’t acting like themselves, quieter than usual, hiding, refusing food, or seeming “off”, trust your instincts.

Behavior changes can be an early sign of illness or pain.

Our team is here to help, day or night.

24/7 Emergency: Gilbert & Peoria
ER and Urgent Care: Buckeye (open until 9 p.m.)