Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Desert
Victorville, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Walk In
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Emergency Hospital for Dogs and Cats – Independently Owned, Expertly Run. “Same Great Care, Even When Your Vet's Not There”
Dr. Edwards joined the staff of the Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) in 1995 and along with his wife Nan took ownership of the practice in 2008
Mission — Every day we come to work with a singular mission, to save lives. This unwavering commitment drives us to consistently deliver the best of care to every patient, without exception
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 6:00 pm - 8:00 am; Saturday: Noon - Open; Sunday: Open - 8:00 am Mon; Holidays: 24 hours
Connect
Frequently asked
Is Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Desert accepting new patients?+
Yes — Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Desert is currently accepting new patients.
Does Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Desert offer emergency or urgent care?+
Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Desert provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Desert offer?+
Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Desert offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, End Of Life.
What reviewers say
The hospital provides crucial after-hours and emergency care, featuring a clean, modern facility equipped to handle urgent cases. The veterinary team demonstrates exceptional empathy and clinical competence, often guiding families through difficult end-of-life decisions with personalized memorial keepsakes and thorough explanations. While many clients experience life-saving treatments and compassionate support, operations can be bottlenecked by extended wait times and strict financial deposit requirements.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.