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In 1993, Drs. Burgess and Zimmers worked together to create the first after-hours emergency hospital which serves the Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding areas. The hospital steadily grew as more and more local veterinary practices began utilizing the services provided by AETC.

In 2003, AETC moved from its original location in the Poulsbo Village Shopping Center to the current location at 320 Lindvig Way between Cenex and Fish Park. This was done for several reasons. Primarily, a bigger facility was needed. Also, there was much easier access from Hwy 3 and a larger parking area for our clients.

In 2005, we changed from an after hours/weekend hospital to a 24/7/365 emergency and critical care center to better serve the needs of local veterinarians and their patients. AETC now serves more than 50 area veterinarians and continues to have a close relationship with their hospitals.

AETC works closely with your family veterinarian to help provide complete veterinary care for your pet. We are open when your family veterinarian is not available and we provide services for pets that do not yet have a local family veterinarian. We take referrals for patients that require around the clock monitoring and treatment. We are able to treat trauma, illness, surgical and critical care cases. We provide specialized hospitalization for critically ill patients and perform complex diagnostic procedures.
All patient information is sent directly to your primary care veterinarian after a visit to AETC or daily if your pet is hospitalized. We consult regularly with your primary care veterinarian and work as a team to give your pet the best medical care available.

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