We're Here Whenever You Need Us!
Affordable, 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care for Lexington & Central Kentucky
At Advanced Animal Care Emergency, we provide compassionate, emergency and urgent care for pets across Richmond, Lexington, and Central Kentucky. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including holidays—we’re always here when your pet needs us most.
At Advanced Animal Care we strive to be a place that doesn’t turn anyone away and that our staff look forward to coming to work. We opened in December of 2008 as the area's first 24 hour animal hospital. AAC is family owned and we plan to stay that way. We have a lot of the benefits that a corporate practice would have and yet maintain the feel of a local organization.
Services:
Hospitalization
Introducing Our Cutting-Edge CT Machine
We're thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our facility: a brand-new CT machine. This cutting-edge technology is a significant milestone in our journey to offer the best diagnostic and treatment options for your pets.
Hospital Tour:
Take a behind-the-scene look inside our emergency hospital.
How do I know if my pet is having an emergency?
What’s the difference between urgent and emergency care? The answer isn’t always clear-cut, but generally speaking, emergency care is required for any life-threatening injury or illness that requires immediate hospitalization. Urgent care falls between emergency care and regular vet visits, in the somewhat nebulous area of “I know something’s wrong with my pet and it needs to be checked out by a vet ASAP.”
Exciting things going on at AAC Richmond:
1) We recently went 80% to solar energy
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2) We have been featured on the local news many times in the last 2 years for our interesting cases:
Husky Hospitalized for 12 Days is Saved By Advanced Animal Care
10 Weeks Old Puppy Inhales Thumbtack Saved by Advanced Animal Care
Advanced Animal Care Holds Donation Drive for Pets, Owners Impacted by North Carolina Flooding
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3) We have an annual Awards Banquet to recognize all staff
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4) We sponsor and attend local events in our community. In the last few years we have sponsored a local 5k, handed out halloween candy at surrounding elementary schools, gone to our community hospital and done puppy therapy for day shift and night shift and many more community outreach events!
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5) In 2019 we committed to being a place that has good culture. In fall of 2021 we were published on the front cover of PSI Vet magazine for having an amazing clinic culture.
Payment Protocols and Policies
Being transparent about our payment policies is vital to us. We provide you with a written estimate prior to testing and treatment. Our team is there every step of the way to answer questions and assist with making the visit smooth and comfortable. Once the plan is established, payment is expected at the time services are rendered.
Serving Lexington, KY and Beyond
Though located in Richmond, KY, Advanced Animal Care Emergency proudly provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care veterinary services to pets across the Lexington area, including Nicholasville, Winchester, and Georgetown. Many Lexington pet owners choose our hospital for not only our compassionate, high-quality care but also for our affordable pricing—often half to a third of the cost of other Lexington emergency vet clinics.
Whether your pet is facing a sudden illness, injury, or needs urgent surgery, our highly trained emergency team are just a short 25-minute drive from Lexington.
Advanced Animal Care Emergency is proud to serve pets from Lexington and its surrounding neighborhoods, including:
Hamburg
Beaumont
Tates Creek
Masterson Station
Chevy Chase
Andover
Lansdowne
Southland
Chilesburg
Meadowthorpe
Kenwick
Bryan Station
Ashland Park
University of Kentucky campus area
Pet parents across these areas consistently tell us that the short 25–30 minute drive to Richmond is well worth the peace of mind, expert care, and cost savings—often 50% or more compared to Lexington emergency vet prices.
Driving From Lexington? We’re Closer Than You Think!
Most of our Lexington-area clients reach us in under 30 minutes. We’re easily accessible from:
Hamburg Pavilion – 25 mins
Richmond Road Corridor – 20 mins
Tates Creek / Lansdowne – 30 mins
UK Campus / Downtown Lexington – 30 mins
Nicholasville / Brannon Crossing – 35 mins
Whether you're searching for an affordable emergency vet near Hamburg Lexington, or a 24/7 pet urgent care near Tates Creek, our compassionate, skilled team is here when it matters most.
Hours
7 days a week!
