Animal Emergency Hospital

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Proudly serving the citizens of Burton and its surrounding areas.

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For years, we've been a trusted part of the Burton community, providing individualized emergency care. We're committed to a collaborative approach, ensuring you and your pet feel supported during stressful times.

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Dr. Bickerstaff has been a veterinarian since 2014 and found her passion in emergency and critical care before joining Animal Emergency Hospital in 2018. She enjoys complex surgical cases and leads the emergency floor with dedication. At home, she and her husband raise two children along with cows, chickens, horses, goats, and ducks on their farm. In her free time, she enjoys bonfires, concerts, horseback riding, and gardening.

Dr. Chelsea Bickerstaff

Medical Director

Dr. Ricketts joined Animal Emergency Hospital in 2023 and has practiced emergency and critical care since 2016. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and gardening with his wife, son, and pets.

Dr. Dave Ricketts

Veterinarian

Dr. Sarah Hileman joined AEH in April 2025. A 2014 MSU graduate, she spent eight years in emergency medicine in Reno before returning home to Michigan. She has a strong interest in critical care, trauma, and complex surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys MMA training with her kids, lifting, hiking, cycling, and reading.

Dr. Sarah Hileman

Dr. Hitchcock joined the Animal Emergency Hospital team in April 2025. A veterinarian since 2022, she has a strong interest in emergency, critical care, and internal medicine. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, quilting, cooking with her husband, hiking with him and their Siberian husky Kira, and relaxing with their three dogs, three cats, many chickens, and a good book.

Dr. Amanda Hitchcock

Brenda joined AEH in October 2023 after graduating from WCCCD in 2009 and has been a licensed veterinary technician since. She has five grown children, two grandchildren, one dog, and 31 chickens. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her grandkids, caring for her property, sewing, and crafting.

Brenda Schurg

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Karen is a long-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who graduated in 1983 and now uses her vast veterinary experience to manage the critical operations and inventory for the Animal Emergency Hospital team, which she joined in July 2020.

Karen Hanser

Inventory Manager

Debbie joined AEH in April 2022 and is a licensed veterinary technician and manager with experience in ER, ICU, neurology, and general practice. She is passionate about complex cases, mentoring, and practicing best medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband and two stepchildren, as well as bonfires, breweries, boating, live music, and a good book.

Debbie Blust

Practice Manager

Dana joined AEH in February 2023 and has 18 years of veterinary experience, including 11 in emergency, critical care, and neurology. She is a mom to two kids, a German Shepherd, and three cats. Outside of work, she enjoys hockey games with her son, gymnastics with her daughter, and camping.

Dana DeBeau

Clinical Supervisor

Destiny Minion

Floor Supervisor

A brief biography of Liz, an aspiring Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) student at Penn Foster who joined the Animal Emergency Hospital in January 2022 and cares for a large, diverse collection of pets.

Liz Asbury

Veterinary Student

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Our in-house pet laboratory has the most updated and advanced equipment to help treat and diagnose your pet.

In-House Laboratory

At Animal Emergency Hospital, we provide a pharmacy that is stocked with emergency pet medications.

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Radiographs (digital X-rays) are essential to help us diagnose your pet quickly and correctly.

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At Animal Emergency Hospital, we offer advanced ultrasound technology to diagnose potential illnesses in your pet.

Ultrasound Examination

At Animal Emergency Hospital, we take pet surgery seriously. Our experienced team of surgical experts handles your pet’s procedures with the utmost care and precision.

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Similar to oxygen therapy, pet ventilators can be used to support the lung function of your pet.

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If your pet has difficulty breathing, oxygen therapy is a common remedy. It can help improve their lung function and other respiratory problems.

Oxygen Therapy

In emergency cases, your pet may need an IV. At Animal Emergency Hospital, we provide fluid therapy to treat various illnesses and conditions.

Fluid Therapy

When your pet needs a blood transfusion, you can trust they are in the hands of veterinary experts with compassionate care.

Blood Transfusions

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.


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