Blood Bank

Occasionally, animals may require life saving blood transfusions from either a fresh blood product or frozen plasma. The AEC, as a central facility to many referring area clinics, houses a small blood bank for just this purpose. Currently, staff pets have provided a small pool of donators but the AEC is still in need of more. If you are interested in having your pet become a lifesaving donor, please contact the AEC for to see if your pet would be a good candidate. A few requirements do apply (see below).

Does my pet qualify?

To ensure the best for all of our patients, we require that all of the following be met for each donor animal:

  • 50 pounds or greater
  • Between the ages of 2 and 7
  • No history of seizures, murmurs, or heartworm disease
  • Can we restrain your pet enough for good jugular venous access? If so, then you're good!

What benefits are there?

For being so great, we offer the following promotions for the donor animals and their owners:

  • 10% discount on future services at the AEC
  • A free health exam prior to each donation
  • Recognition on our site. Look below to see all of the other wonderful donors!
  • Lifetime discounts applied to donors after being in the program for 2 years

Current Blood Donors

Our deepest appreciation to these stars (dogs) and co-stars (owners) who help save lives through their blood donations.

  • Star: "Myles" • Co-star: Lisa B.
  • Star: "Chloe" • Co-star: Lisa B.
  • Star: "Malley"• Co-star: Gary J.
  • Star: "Porter" • Co-star: Gary J.
  • Star: "Django" • Co-star: Norma J.
  • Star: "Hector" • Co-star: Ramsey S.
  • Star: "Dash" • Co-star: Ramsey S.
  • Star: "Effie" • Co-star: Shannon B.
  • Star: "Dawson" • Co-star: Amanda K.
  • Star: "Weston" • Co-star: Amanda K.
  • Star: "Reid" • Co-star: Amanda K.
  • Star: "Chance" • Co-star: Breanne B.