Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Sutter Creek, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At Acorn Hills Animal Center, we are a small animal clinic offering 24-hour on-call emergency services through our on-premise Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic. Dr. Alison P. Pillsbury has been serving Sutter Creek, CA and the surrounding Amador County area for over 30 years, and established her own practice in 2015 to fill the need for emergency veterinary services in the area. Our knowledgeable, caring staff offers a wide range of services for dogs and cats, including vaccinations, surgery, radiology, dental care, ultrasound, and in-house blood work. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to provide precise, efficient and comfortable care for your pets. We are proud to have been voted 'Best Veterinarian' by our community for five years in a row
Dr. Alison P. Pillsbury has been serving Amador County for over 30 years, and opened her own practice, Acorn Hills Animal Center, in 2015. The center provides emergency services through the on-premise Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic to fill in the gap of emergency veterinary care in the area
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Er Overnight Weekends
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM On-Call After Hours & Sundays
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Frequently asked
Is Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic accepting new patients?+
Yes — Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic is currently accepting new patients.
Does Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+
Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic provides overnight and weekend emergency care.
What services does Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic offer?+
Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic established?+
Acorn Hills Animal Center / Amador Veterinary Emergency Clinic has served the Sutter Creek, CA community since 2015.
What reviewers say
This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides dedicated, highly compassionate medical care and emergency intervention for pets, frequently going above and beyond to support animals through critical illnesses and trauma. The veterinary team is widely recognized for exceptional clinical expertise, thorough explanations, and genuine empathy during both routine visits and emotionally difficult end-of-life decisions. While the veterinary care receives overwhelming praise, administrative experiences vary; some visitors note challenges with front desk communication, appointment availability, and wait times during busy periods.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.