Company Profile
Animal Emergency Center
Company Overview
For more than 30 years, Animal Emergency Center has been a cornerstone of emergency and critical care veterinary medicine in the Metro East region. Located in Collinsville, Illinois, just outside St. Louis, our hospital provides advanced after-hours emergency services for companion animals while supporting referring veterinarians and pet owners throughout Southern Illinois and the surrounding communities.
Animal Emergency Center combines progressive medical care with a people-centered approach. Our team is committed to delivering timely, effective treatment in urgent and life-threatening situations while guiding pet families through some of their most challenging moments. Supported by experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff, we strive to create an environment where collaboration, accountability, and compassion drive every patient interaction.
Our facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic, laboratory, imaging, and monitoring capabilities that allow us to rapidly assess and treat a diverse range of medical and surgical emergencies. Through continual investment in technology, education, and process improvement, we remain focused on providing exceptional patient care and advancing the standard of emergency veterinary medicine in our region.
As a privately owned hospital, we value strong relationships, open communication, and a culture of mutual respect. We are passionate about developing veterinary professionals through mentorship, continuing education, and hands-on learning opportunities, creating a workplace where individuals can build meaningful careers while making a lasting impact on the lives of pets and the families who love them.
Animal Emergency Center is more than an emergency hospital—we are a trusted community resource, a dedicated healthcare team, and a place where medicine, compassion, and innovation come together to provide care when it matters most.
Company History
Founded in 1993, Animal Emergency Center was established to provide high-quality emergency and critical care veterinary services to pets and their families throughout the Metro East region and surrounding communities. Recognizing the need for dedicated after-hours veterinary care, AEC was created to serve as a trusted resource for both pet owners and referring veterinary practices when urgent medical attention was needed outside of regular business hours.
Benefits
Competitive salary with production-based bonus opportunities
Sign-on and retention bonus opportunities
Student loan repayment assistance
Health insurance with employer contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid continuing education (CE) time
Continuing education allowance
Professional dues and license reimbursement
Professional liability insurance coverage
Uniform allowance
Pet care discounts and benefits
Employee discounts
Flexible scheduling options
Relocation assistance (where applicable)
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
Hands-on training and support for new graduates
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Access to advanced diagnostic and medical equipment
Strong technician support and favorable technician-to-doctor ratio
Work-life balance focused scheduling
Full-time schedules averaging approximately three shifts per week
Additional Perks
Privately owned hospital with accessible leadership
Team-oriented culture focused on respect and communication
Diverse and challenging emergency and critical care caseload
Modernizing hospital systems and workflows
Opportunity to practice high-quality emergency medicine in a growing hospital
Convenient location in the St. Louis Metro East region with a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas.
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