Know When to Come InKnow When to Come In The Northernmost Animal Emergency Hospital in Maine After-hours care for urgent moments—without the long drive.

We care about Compassion for Pets and Their People Aroostook County is a large region with limited access to urgent and emergency veterinary care. We opened this hospital to help address that gap—making care more accessible by reducing travel time for pet owners and supporting time-sensitive cases. In every emergency, there are two patients: the animal and the person who brings them in. We’re here to care for both.

We provide emergency and urgent care for dogs, cats, and small mammals in Aroostook County and the surrounding region. Common concerns include:
  • Vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite
  • Limping, wounds, or visible pain
  • Difficulty breathing or sudden collapse
  • Toxin ingestion (including household items and plants)
  • Labor or birthing complications
  • Emergencies involving rabbits, guinea pigs, and other pocket pets (call ahead)
 What We Treat
 We may not have every bell and whistle, but we have what matters most: the tools, experience, and heart to show up when your pet needs help. We’re here to try, to treat, and to tell you the truth—because in a true emergency, you deserve someone who won’t turn you away. Our services include:
  • Digital X-rays and Ultrasound: To quickly see what’s going on inside—whether it’s a broken bone, a blockage, or something harder to spot.
  • In-House Lab Work: We can run bloodwork, check for infections, and get answers fast—no need to send samples out and wait days.
  • Surgical Suite: For situations that need urgent intervention, from foreign object removal to emergency wound repair.
  • Oxygen Therapy and Hospitalization: If your pet needs extra support, we can stabilize them and monitor their care around the clock.
  • Comfort-Focused Housing: Species-specific kennels with soft lighting and built-in oxygen capabilities help animals feel safe and breathe easier.
  • Isolation Room with Its Own Entrance: Designed to protect other patients if your pet might be contagious.
  • On-Site Pharmacy: So you don’t have to hunt down a 24-hour pharmacy in the middle of the night
 What We Offer

What We Treat

We provide emergency and urgent care for dogs, cats, and small mammals in Aroostook County and the surrounding region. Common concerns include:

  • Vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite
  • Limping, wounds, or visible pain
  • Difficulty breathing or sudden collapse
  • Toxin ingestion (including household items and plants)
  • Labor or birthing complications
  • Emergencies involving rabbits, guinea pigs, and other pocket pets (call ahead)

What We Offer

We may not have every bell and whistle, but we have what matters most: the tools, experience, and heart to show up when your pet needs help. We’re here to try, to treat, and to tell you the truth—because in a true emergency, you deserve someone who won’t turn you away. Our services include:

  • Digital X-rays and Ultrasound: To quickly see what’s going on inside—whether it’s a broken bone, a blockage, or something harder to spot.
  • In-House Lab Work: We can run bloodwork, check for infections, and get answers fast—no need to send samples out and wait days.
  • Surgical Suite: For situations that need urgent intervention, from foreign object removal to emergency wound repair.
  • Oxygen Therapy and Hospitalization: If your pet needs extra support, we can stabilize them and monitor their care around the clock.
  • Comfort-Focused Housing: Species-specific kennels with soft lighting and built-in oxygen capabilities help animals feel safe and breathe easier.
  • Isolation Room with Its Own Entrance: Designed to protect other patients if your pet might be contagious.
  • On-Site Pharmacy: So you don’t have to hunt down a 24-hour pharmacy in the middle of the night

We do require the emergency exam fee on arrival. After the exam, we’ll walk you through a detailed treatment estimate and do our best to work with you on payment options if needed. We believe transparency builds trust—especially in stressful moments. Clear Pricing, Honest Communication Exam Fee $175

I opened this hospital to provide Aroostook County with a needed service and because I believe that veterinary care should come with kindness, clarity, and a willingness to try. We may not be a specialty center, but we’ll always show up with what we have. Whether you're a year-round resident or just visiting our beautiful region, we're here for you and your pet. Meet Dr. Annie
 Serving Aroostook County and Beyond
 Join Our Team Join Our Team Our team is proud to serve families, farmers, retirees, and all the independent souls who make up Northern Maine. Whether your pets are companions or working animals, they matter here. And so do you.

-Tracie G. So, someone told Hugs there was a new emergency Vet in the area... he decided he needed to check it out. Nothing serious Thank God. Has some pink eye and something going on internally with his eyes. But should be fine. What a blessing this place was! From the phone call with Shawn, the love and attention Shawn and Scott gave Hugs as we waited in waiting room. To the vet tech and the Doctor. They were all so wonderful! I was super happy I didn’t need to drive 2 hours south like normal. Dr Annie is an answer to prayers for Aroostook County! -Jason Q. This place is amazing! Very responsive and informative. Such a needed service for pet owners in Northern Maine. Staff was extremely welcoming and engaging and the vet took the time to explain the issue and offer specific options. Definitely recommended for anyone having issues with their loved fur babies! -Susan T. I stumbled on to your website after our dog, Maverick had a visit with a porcupine. I found AAES staff very friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Our vet was attentive and was very communicative throughout the process. I'm so happy to see a high quality emergency in the County. Best of Luck with your new practice! I hope to never visit you again with an emergency visit but, I'm comforted knowing you are there, available to help when we need it! Susan Thornfeldt Greg Dasch Maverick, the porcupine slayer Portland, Maine -Travis M. Awesome staff, the vet did an amazing job helping my puppy! In any emergency I would bring my animal there. -Gail R. Beautiful facility with a very kind, caring, and professional staff. We were provided with very clear explanations and instructions. Thank you for bringing this much needed service to our area. -Britney M. Very friendly, hardworking and professional staff. Overall have nothing bad to say about my experience. I was very impressed and will recommend this business to anyone it may benefit! -Jeannie L. When I called for my friend I didn't know what to expect,having been turned down every place else,To my surprise this facility was extremely helpful and understanding,compassionate and caring willing to help in any an all ways for me and my turned.the staff was curious and had a fantastic bedside manner...This is the BEST EMERGENCY VET IN NORTHERN MAINE HANDS DOWN... -Melissa R. Everyone was amazing , helpful and truly cared about what was happening. Turtle had an altercation with his brother ( cats) and his tooth was loose. Sadly he lost his tooth but the compassion truly was above and beyond ! Turtle is healing well back to himself today and resting. Thankful for this place as our vet was BOOKED and would have had to wait till Wednesday which we couldn’t do as he was in so much pain. But excellent!!! 5 stars across the board. -Christie B. I can't be more proud of the care that Luna got, she was loved so much. Thank you all for the care that was provided the vet was fantastic. -Libby G On a Sunday night at 11:30pm our dog was having seizures. We called Aroostook Animal Emergency Services and without hesitation they told us to bring her right in. From speaking with them on the phone to the treatment she received we could not have asked for better care. They put our minds at ease and treated Maple with such compassion. We are so fortunate to have this service in the County. We could not be more thankful. What your neighbors are saying…