Our History
Through the years, we’ve grown from an after-hours emergency hospital into a nationally recognized emergency, critical care, and specialty center. We’re proud to offer you and your pet an advanced facility staffed by a caring team of top veterinarians and technicians.
At Avets, we’re with you every step of the way, offering passionate expertise in emergency and specialty care. Our team of board-certified specialists combine their extensive training with Avets’ cutting-edge equipment to address your pet’s advanced surgical, imaging, and medical needs.
For over 25 years, we’ve provided specialty and emergency care to Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area at our Monroeville, PA location. We’re always here for you—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1994
Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Associates (AVEA), an after-hours veterinary emergency clinic in Plum, was founded by a Western Pennsylvania native.
1994
Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Associates (AVEA), an after-hours veterinary emergency clinic in Plum, was founded by a Western Pennsylvania native.
1996
AVEA moved to a nearby independent building on Route 286, transforming into a 24-hour emergency and critical care facility.
2005
AVEA added veterinary specialists and became Avets (Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Trauma & Specialty). We expanded into a new facility one mile from the Monroeville exits of I-376 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
2015
Avets became one of the first 15 hospitals in the country to earn the designation of becoming a VECCS Level 1 emergency and critical care facility.
2015
Avets became one of the first 15 hospitals in the country to earn the designation of becoming a VECCS Level 1 emergency and critical care facility.
2019
Avets celebrated 25 years of providing advanced veterinary care to the Western Pennsylvania region.
2021
Avets moved into a brand-new, 19,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility with expanded services and technology.
The Angel Fund
Avets believes some situations would be less tragic for pets in our community if financial assistance were available. With this in mind, Avets has aligned with the AVMF’s Veterinary Care Charitable Fund to create The Angel Fund.
Facility Tour
Our 19,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility is home to a dedicated team of compassionate specialists, doctors, and support staff committed to providing exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care to pets and the people who love them.
Here’s what you can find at our facility:
Spacious exam rooms designed for patient comfort and client experience
Four advanced surgical suites equipped for a wide range of procedures
Advanced Interventional Neurology capabilities
16-slice Computed Tomography (CT) for detailed diagnostic imaging
1.5 Tesla MRI for high-resolution imaging and diagnostics
Expanded Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy ward with increased treatment capacity
Two dedicated isolation wards to support infectious disease management
A dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) providing around-the-clock care for critically ill and injured patients
Expanded clinical space supporting a comprehensive range of specialty services, including Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and more
Accreditations
Avets is proud to be an AAHA-accredited referral facility and a VECCS Level 1 Certified Facility.
Learn more about each accreditation:
AAHA
AAHA