Welcome to Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgery
Without the Weeks-Long Wait.
Fast, specialized surgical care when your pet needs it most. With two board-certified surgeons on staff, we offer 1–2 day wait times for urgent procedures for dogs, cats, and exotic pets
Advanced Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Care
in Huntsville, AL
24/7 ER • Emergency Services
When your pet needs advanced surgery, waiting weeks for an appointment isn't an option. At Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency, we combine elite expertise with rapid access:
Two Board-Certified Surgeons
Specialized expertise in complex soft tissue, orthopedic, and emergency procedures.
1–2 Day Wait
Times:
Get your pet evaluated and into surgery rapidly to prevent complications and ease suffering.
Comprehensive
Care
Advanced diagnostic imaging and 24/7 critical care monitoring under one roof.
Small & Exotic Animals
High-level surgical care tailored to traditional pets and exotic species alike.
Get To Know Dr. Harriman
A Huntsville native, Dr. Harriman has practiced veterinary surgery for over a decade and has been board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons since 2016. He treats everything from soft tissue and orthopedic cases to oncologic and neurologic surgeries, and is proud to bring advanced surgical care back to his hometown.
Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency
At HVSE, we know that your pet is part of your family and deserves high-quality medicine in a caring and compassionate environment. As the only specialty and emergency hospital in Huntsville — and between Franklin, TN and Birmingham, AL — Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency gives pet owners and referring veterinarians access to advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including in-house lab equipment, digital radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and an oxygen therapy chamber.
Our board-certified specialists and dedicated emergency team work in close collaboration with primary care veterinarians, treating each patient and their family according to our core values of compassion, integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.
Thank you for your support — we look forward to working side by side with you and your staff.
Payment Options Available
Avian/Exotic Service
Avian/Exotic Service
Diagnostics
Diagnostics
Surgery
Surgery
Neurology
Neurology
Come See What Everyone Is Talking About!
"The staff at HVSE always treat my babies like their own. I have a very vet-scared dog who came in for pain after a fall and was SUPER impressed with how they handled her. My other dog is an older, diabetic, so we have had a few late-night scares, but they are thorough with every visit. Every vet we’ve encountered is amazing and they treat each case with the urgency and care it needs. Thank you guys for all you do!!"
- Kat J
"Cannot give enough stars to this practice and its dedicated team. Dr. Harriman was patient with all our questions and put us at immediate ease regarding our pups very risky surgery. The front staff and nurses were all very accommodating and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Id recommend them to anyone!"
- Christina Cagle
"Awesome group! Loved Dr Erin! They welcomed us & Loki & took him right in. I highly recommend. It was a bit expensive but we knew he was in great hands. Plus after hours emergency it's not bad. Very through & they take the time to explain everything."
- Angela Blair
