Featured Team Member: Jennifer Ames

1. How long have you been a part of the AMC team?

I joined the AMC and Bed and Biscuit team in October of 2004. 

2. What drew you to this profession?

 I really enjoy working with and spending my time with animals!

3. What is your favorite part of your job?

 All my fantastic dogs friends! I also have a special place in my heart for senior pets.

4.What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of work?

 I enjoy being outdoors and doing lots of walking.

5. What pets do you currently have at home?

 I have two senior dacshunds, Cosmo and Abby, Three cats, and my assistant puppy playcare counselor, Buffalo!

6.What would a perfect day at AMC be like for you?

 Just like everyday...outside at puppy playcare!

7. What is a perfect day for you outside of work?

 When I am not at work, i love to spend my time doing anything outsdoors.

8. If money were not a factor, where would you choose to spend the rest of your life?

 I would love to spend my time traveling in an RV. I would be visiting: Maine, Utah, Arizona, North Carolina, and Oregon.

Keeping pets cool in the summer heat!

  With the official start of summer on Saturday, We at the Animal Medical Clinic, want to remind you of the dangers of heat stroke/heat exhaustion for your pet. When temperatures soar into the 90’s, our pets are at risk for heat related illnesses very similar to those that affect us.   

   Each year we see many pets suffering from heat exhaustion that is easily preventable and not all of these pets survive.  We saw our first case of heat stroke in 2014 yesterday.  Often these pets, mainly dogs, present to us with temperatures of as much as 104-110 degrees. If  not treated soon enough, heat stoke may lead to coma and death of the pet.  Know the signs of heat stroke in pets!  Brachycephalic breeds(short-nosed breeds, such as bulldogs and pugs) and larger thick coated breeds are at a higher risk for heat stroke.

If you suspect that your pet is suffering from heat stroke, Seek veterinary attention immediately!!!!

Signs of heat stroke can include:

• Excessive panting
• Bright red gums
• Staggering
• Stupor/unresponsiveness
• Seizures
• Bloody diarrhea
• Vomiting

To keep your pet cool and safe this summer, follow these simple tips:

• Make sure your pets have access to a shady area when they are outdoors
• Provide plenty of fresh cool water to keep your pet hydrated
• NEVER leave your pet in an unairconditioned car where temperature can quickly turn deadly
• Exercise your pet in the coolest hours of the day(before 9am or after 7pm)
• If at all possible, keep them indoors and out of the heat
• If the pavement is too hot to touch with the palm of your hand for 10 seconds, it is too hot for your pet's paw pads!

Featured Team Member: Aly Quibodeaux

1. How long have you been a part of the AMC team?

I have been a part of the AMC team for 15 months. I worked here in 2008 and moved away. I was excited to be asked to rejoin the team when I moved back!

2. What drew you to this profession?

The love of people and animals drew me to this profession. I love dealing with great people who share the passion of love for pets.

3. What is your favorite part of your job?

I absolutely love cuddling with all the puppies that come in, especially bulldogs...and especially "Hoss".

4.What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of work?

 Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter. Family time is very important to me. I also enjoy swimming, reading, and horseback riding.  

5. What pets do you currently have at home?

  I have one pet, her name is "9 to 5 Couch potato". We call her Tater for short. She is a 7 year old English Bulldog mix.

6.What would a perfect day at AMC be like for you?

 All healthy pets romping about the clinic and a bunch of puppies to play with while I have my Dunkin!  

7. What is a perfect day for you outside of work?

 A perfect day outside of work would be me and my daughter out on the lake soaking up the sun, swimming and laughing, and having pizza and sprite for lunch.

8. If money were not a factor, where would you choose to spend the rest of your life?

If money were not a factor, I would spend the rest of my life traveling the world and seeing sights, especially beaches. I would love to travel to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Jamaica, Fance, Italy, Poland, and all 50 of the states.  

Where's my home Wednesday: Meet Honey!

My name is Sugar Pie Honey Bunch, but you can call me Honey – a simply delightful middle-aged lady from Eastern NC. Despite my hard knock past, I’m a consummate basset optimist! I was homeless and raiding trash cans for food, but now I’m found – CBHR saved me! I need to bend your ear for a second though and discuss my ear… unfortunately the doctors are going to have to work on it a little bit, but don’t you fret none – I promise when I’m all fixed up I will listen to you just as good as I would have with a perfect ear – basset’s honor! We bassets take our “listening” seriously! And if you buy that… I’ve got a lovely ocean front cottage in Arizona where we can summer together! Once my stint in rehab is done, I’m going to be looking to make up for lost time – I’m talking belly rubs, treats… the whole nine yards. I’ve got plans – BIG plans! Don’t you want to be part of this happily ever after? Ask for me – Honey! Honey is available for adoption through Carolina Bassett Hound Rescue. Get in touch with them to make Honey a part of your family!

Featured Team Member: Jessica Hoats

1. How long have you been a part of the AMC team?
I joined the AMC team in June of 2012.  
2. What drew you to this profession?
 I always had a special love for animals and I enjoy educating their owners about  appropriate preventative care.
3. What is your favorite part of your job?
 I really enjoy helping our clients learn about caring for their pet. I also love working with our hospitalized patients and seeing them go home healthy and happy.
4.What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of work?
Outside of work, I really enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, and pedicures.
5. What pets do you currently have at home?
I have a very spoiled soon to be 5 years old chihuahua mix named Penny. She has such a big personality!
6.What would a perfect day at AMC be like for you?
A perfect day for me at AMC is a few routine surgeries and a busy day of appointments with happy, healthy pets.
7. What is a perfect day for you outside of work?
 A day where I can sit on the porch and sip coffee and watch my dog, Penny, do her "bird watching" then spend some time with my family.
8. If money were not a factor, where would you choose to spend the rest of your life?
A beach front house with pretty white sand and clear blue water!

Where's my Home Wednesday

You may or may not be aware that we work with many local and regional rescue groups to help medically prepare rescued pets to become ready for their new forever homes.

On Wednesdays, we are going to begin featuring a  pet from one of these rescue groups each week that is looking for a new home.

If you are looking for a specific breed or size pet, let us know and we can try to match you up with one of these groups. They do a great job of preparing these pets for their new homes and matching the right pet to the right family.

Some of the groups we work with are:

• Big Dogs USA Rescue
• Boston Terrier Rescue of SC: http://bostonrescueofsc.org/
• Carolina Bassett Hound Rescue: http://cbhr.com/
• Furlife German Shepherd Rescue: http://www.furlifegsr.com/
• Little Paws Dachshund Rescue: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/SC412.html
• Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue: http://www.midatlanticpugrescue.org/
• Southern States Rescued Rottweilers: http://www.southernstatesrescuedrottweilers.org/

 Please look for our featured pet each week! And Meet JJ, our featured pet for this week below!!

JJ; is a purebred Boston terrier who is about 8 years old and weighs about 18 lb. When he came to us from a shelter, he was in pretty bad shape. He really looked like he wasn't going to make it much longer. He was found to have a heart condition and is now doing well on 3 daily medications that are fairly inexpensive. He is heartworm negative and has had all his vaccines.

He enjoys tennis balls and trying to join in play time with his furry siblings. JJ's energy spurts are short and a lot of his time is spent napping. JJ is mostly house-trained and uses a doggy door. He does still have a few accidents as he is on a fluid pill. He wears a little pad at night with a belly band.
JJ likes to ride in the car and enjoys his baths. He is just a little boy who is learning to be loved and spoiled. He is a sweet little fella and needs a spacial mommy or daddy for this special-needs baby.
To find out more about Jermey (or JJ), call his foster mom, Kate, at 770-868-9985. To adopt Jeremy, go to bostonrescueofsc.com and fill out the adoption application. Jeremy's adoption fee is $200.

Featured Team Member: Erin Spence

Erin Spence



1. How long have you been a part of the AMC team?

I joined the AMC team a little over 3 years ago.  

2. What drew you to this profession?

 I love animals and have always been drawn to the medical field. In veterinary medicine, each day there is an opportunity to learn something new.

3. What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of my job is helping our clients and snuggling with their pets.

4.What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of work?

 When I am not at work, I spend my free time with my family and friends. I enjoy scrapbooking, bowling, watching movies, crafting, and working out.

5. What pets do you currently have at home?

 We have 2 dogs: MJ and Copper and 2 cats: Koda and Domino.

6.What would a perfect day at AMC be like for you?

 I like when we are busy, but it is nice when we have the time to socialize with our clients and their pets.

7. What is a perfect day for you outside of work?

 My perfect day away from work is spent having fun with my husband and daughter.

8. If money were not a factor, where would you choose to spend the rest of your life?

 There are so many places that I would like to see that I have not been able to visit. If money were no option, I would like to spend my time traveling to many different places!