2018 AVES Technical Staff Symposium This year's AVES Technical Staff Symposium provides 7 hours of continuing education credit and is FREE of charge to licensed and unlicensed technical staff members. Speakers include AVES specialists and licensed technicians in the areas of Surgery & Orthopedics, Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Dentistry and Cardiology! Date: Sunday, November 5, 2017 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm [...]
Owning a pet is a huge responsibility. Part of that responsibility is caring for your dog or cat when they are unwell. Unfortunately, some of the symptoms of cancer often appear to be other illnesses or are hard to spot. AVES wants all pet owners to know common symptoms of cancer so that these pets [...]
Heartworm disease is something that is very common in Texas, but many pet owners don’t really know much about it. AVES wants pet owners to understand better the dangers associated with heartworm disease and teach them how to keep their pets protected. What is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease is caused by a pesky parasite called [...]
Bladder stones are a common, very painful condition in humans, but did you know that dogs and cats can get bladder stones too? At Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (AVES), we diagnose cases of bladder stones in pets frequently. In addition, AVES wants pet owners to know the common warning signs and how bladder stones [...]
Cardiology Press Release
As a pet owner, it is important to know about the dangers around your animals. While some of these dangers are obvious, such as bleach and other household cleaners, others will probably surprise you. Some of the most surprising hazards for pets are plants, and this includes the sago palm, a deadly local plant. What [...]
What is the AVES CE Symposium? Education is one of the founding principles of Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center. We believe in not only providing diverse and intensive continuing education opportunities for our staff and doctors, but also for the general practitioners in the Austin and surrounding areas. Part of carrying out that vision is our [...]
Due to the language barrier between humans and their pets, it is often difficult for many owners to know when something is wrong with their beloved pet. When your pet starts acting strangely or suffers an injury, it can be challenging to decide if you should seek care immediately by an emergency veterinarian or wait [...]
Dr. Patrick Moyle from our Internal Medicine department will be presenting at CAVMA's meeting on Tuesday, August 14 at 7pm. The topic will be Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA) - What is it and How Can it Help? This lecture will review the renal function test SDMA. From there, the lecture will cover the most recent literature on [...]
AVES Criticalist, Rachel Davy-Moyle, DVM, DACVECC, will be presenting at CAVMA's meeting on Tuesday, March 13 at 7 pm. The topic will be Updates on Management of Feline Urethral Obstructions This lecture will review tips and tricks to help you manage a blocked cat, covering the latest research on management of this condition. Types of urinary [...]