Our Mission
AETC is a 24 hour emergency hospital that works with your family veterinarian to handle the special medical needs of your pets. Our excellent emergency care facility, staffed by doctors and staff experienced in critical and emergency care is open every day of the year.

Excellence. We strive for excellence in veterinary care with advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment plus a large staff trained to provide the best care for your pet.

Patient Care. We are committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate, and ethical care to our patients. We treat patients as if they were members of our own family.

Client Services. We are committed to exceptional client service by providing detailed communication and options for you regarding your pet’s medical needs throughout your pet’s stay here.

Communication. We are committed to fostering relationships with our referral veterinary base by providing timely and effective communication, excellent and empathic client and patient care.

Team Work. We have a stimulating place to work, with team spirit and camaraderie; a supportive environment where individuals are recognized; an environment that promotes learning and participation.

Our History
Animal Emergency and Trauma Center was established in 1993 by Dr. Carolyn Zimmers and Dr. David Burgess. They recognized the need and opportunity for a small animal emergency clinic to serve the veterinarians and citizens of Kitsap Peninsula region.

Doctors Zimmers and Burgess were experienced in small animal emergency medicine prior to the establishment of AETC and were interested in establishing a small animal hospital to provide this service.