Animal Emergency & Treatment Centers'

Blood Donor Program and Blood Bank

                                            

About Our Blood Donor Program

Each year, thousands of animal's lives are saved with the use of blood products. At Animal Emergency and Treatment Center, blood component therapy is commonly used for traumatic injuries, parasitic and immune-related disease, for surgical procedures and many other life-threatening problems. As our patient-load grows, our need for quality blood products grows as well. We have developed our blood donor program and blood bank to meet our rising needs as well as those emergent medical needs of area veterinary hospitals. We have the ability to collect, process and store enough blood products to assure you and your veterinarian have access to quality blood products.

How Can You and Your Pet Help?

Your healthy pet has the opportunity to save lives. If your pet meets the requirements and you are interested in participating in this life-saving program, simply call or email the Animal Emergency and Treatment Center and we will set up a screening appointment for you and your pet. At the time of screening, your pet will be given a physical exam by one of our staff veterinarians. A small amount of blood will be drawn by our Blood Donor Program staff for laboratory screening and blood typing. At this time, we will also be assessing your pet's reaction to our hospital staff and environment. It is important that your pet be at ease with the us and the procedure.

Most importantly, we use this screening time to answer all of your questions. We want you to know how safe this program is and how appreciative we are for your generosity and efforts. If at any time the process becomes too stressful for you or your pet, we recommend that your pet not be used as a donor.

What are the Requirements?

DOGS:

*Greater than 50 pounds, 1-7 years of age, current on vaccinations and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative, in good health, no history of breeding or previous blood transfusions, and must have a good disposition.

 

CATS:

*Greater than 10 pounds, 1-7 years of age, current on vaccinations and Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus negative, indoor only, in good health, no history of breeding or previous blood transfusions, and must have a good disposition.

 

Ongoing visits to your family veterinarian are essential to maintaining your pet's health.  All donors should be participating in a preventative health care program with their family veterinarian.

How Do We Thank You?

Our blood donors are heroes and deserve special treatment!  They receive the following:

• $25 credit towards AETC hospital services for each donation
• ID tag and bandana letting everyone know he/she is a blood donor
• Annual screening bloodwork until retirement at our expense
• Complete physical examination and RBC count at each donation
• Blood products at no charge for the donor's lifetime
• All the cookies and hugs your pet can handle
• Most importantly, the satisfaction that you and your pet are saving lives with each donation!

 

How Do You Contact Us?

If you are interested in becoming a part of our donor family, there are many ways to do so. Please call AETC anytime or email the Blood Donor Program Director at donorinfo@aetcenter.com and we will schedule a screening appointment. You can find Blood Donor Program brochures at surrounding area veterinary hospitals and these brochures contain applications to be mailed to AETC. When we recieve an application, someone from the Blood Donor Program staff will contact you to schedule an appointment, or simply stop by AETC! We would love to meet you!!!!

 

AETC Blood Donor Heroes

This is a small representation of our donors.  We currently have over 130 dogs and cats in our program.  We need more! 

Please call today for a screening appointment.