Veterinary Emergency Center

11/19/2025

Happy 4th Anniversary to our amazing Practice Manager, Izzy! 🎉

Your dedication and leadership are the heartbeat of Veterinary Emergency Center. We celebrated you during Practice Manager's Week, but we're thrilled to give another shout-out today for this incredible milestone. Thank you for four years of making our hospital a wonderful place for both pets and people!

11/19/2025

There's still time to make a dual impact this Thanksgiving season! Our "Harvest of Hope" Food Drive runs until November 24th.

Your donations of non-perishable food and pet supplies help us give back to the community by supporting two local charities:

👉Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank: For non-perishable food items and personal care items.

👉Lucas County Canine Care and Control / Pet Food Pantry: For any variety of dry dog food, wet cat food, and dry cat food.

Donations can be dropped off at Veterinary Emergency Center located at 115 Chesterfield Lane, Maumee, Ohio 43537, any time during our normal business hours.

P.S. Every donation helps a family and a furry friend! Let's fill these bins!

11/13/2025

This World Kindness Day, help us show our community and its beloved animals some extra love! ❤️

We see every day how strong the bond is between people and their pets. That's why we are hosting a Dual Food Drive to benefit both ends of the leash:

For Our Human Neighbors: We are collecting non-perishable food and personal care items for Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank.

For Our Furry Friends: We are collecting unopened bags/cans of dog and cat food for Lucas County Canine Care and Control.

📅 How to Participate:
When: Now through November 24
Where: Drop off donations in our lobby at 115 Chesterfield Lane during our regular hours. (5pm-1am Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm Sat-Sun)

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in keeping local families and pets fed and secure this holiday season. Let's make this the kindest World Kindness Day yet!

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11/12/2025

11/11/2025

Celebrating Veterinary Practice Manager Week! This week, we are celebrating the backbone of our clinic: our amazing Practice Manager, Izzy!

While Izzy officially stepped into the manager role less than a year ago, she is truly part of the fabric of our hospital, having been with us several years prior as an assistant. This experience is why she is such a phenomenal leader!

Here are just a few reasons why we love having Izzy at the helm:

She Champions the Team: Izzy is incredibly supportive, making sure every single staff member feels valued, heard, and appreciated. She listens to our concerns and takes decisive action to keep our practice moving smoothly.

A Focus on Wellness: Izzy understands that healthy staff provides the best care! She actively ensures our team prioritizes their own health and family, promoting a vital work/life balance that makes us all better at our jobs.

Commitment to Excellence: She never stops learning, always seeking out the best ways to operate so that your beloved pets are consistently receiving the highest standard of care.

Exemplifies Teamwork: Izzy is never afraid to pick up shifts in the hospital, or even just help out during her office hours. She is never too busy to lend a hand.

Thank you, Izzy, for your leadership, care, and dedication to our staff, our clients, and our furry patients! We are so lucky to have you leading our team.

11/11/2025

Today, VEC pauses to give our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and protected our country.

We admire the core values of dedication, readiness, and courage exhibited by our veterans. While our team is here to provide immediate, urgent care for your pets during our emergency hours, no level of commitment compares to the sacrifice you have made. We salute your service.

To all the veterans in our community: Thank you for your service and your commitment.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

11/11/2025

Help us Share the Warmth this November! ❤️

This Thanksgiving season, we're thinking of all members of our community—both two-legged and four-legged!

At Veterinary Emergency Center, we believe no one should go hungry. That's why we're hosting a dual food drive all month long!

🦃 For Our Neighbors: We are collecting human food donations for The Toledo Ohio Northwestern Foodbank.

🐾 For Our Furry Friends: We are collecting pet food and supplies for Lucas County Canine Care & Control to help local pets in need.

What We Need Most:
👉Human: Canned goods (veggies, soup, tuna), peanut butter, pasta, rice.
👉Pet: Dry/wet cat and dog food (unopened bags), cat litter, new toys.

Drop off your donations anytime during our office hours. Every little bit makes a big difference!

Let's fill these bins! Thank you for helping us make a difference this holiday season.

11/04/2025

This handsome friend was found in Maumee, near Back Bay drive. *no microchip* If he is yours, or you know him, please reach out and we will direct you to the finder. He's safe and warm! 🧡😊

10/28/2025

This week our staff has a pumpkin decorating competition! Like the individual photo to vote - and we will announce our winner on Friday! 🎃👻

10/27/2025

📢 Important Update from Veterinary Emergency Center:
VEC will be closed today as our team is participating in recruitment efforts to bring another DVM on board. 🩺
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to expand our team to better serve our patients and community. 💙
We’ll resume normal operations tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and support! 🐾

10/22/2025

Very sweet dog looking to get back to his family!
Give us a call if you are missing him (419) 708-5799!

10/22/2025

We’ve recently been made aware that our phone number is being spoofed — meaning scammers are using it to send fake texts or make calls pretending to be from our clinic.

Please know that we do NOT send text messages, run contests, or request personal information through text or social media. If you receive a suspicious message or call claiming to be from us, do not respond or click any links.

Our official phone number is still safe to use when you call us directly, and our team is always happy to confirm any information with you personally.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us spread the word to keep our community safe! ❤🐾