Access Veterinary Care

08/22/2024

🐾Looking to declutter your linen closet? 🐾

Your unwanted towels and blankets could make a big difference for our furry friends at Access Veterinary Care! 🐶🐱 Towels are used to keep patients clean and provide additional support when they're unable to support themselves. Blankets make patients more comfortable while they hang out with us or keep them warm after they've had surgery.

If you have any you’d like to part with, feel free to drop them by the clinic and give them a new purpose! Every bit helps and is greatly appreciated. 💕🏥

08/15/2024

🐾National Wellness Month🐾

August is National Wellness Month, a great opportunity to focus on your furry friend's overall health and well-being. Here are some tips to help you and your pet enjoy a healthier lifestyle together:

🩺 Routine Wellness Exams: Regular check-ups are essential for maintaining your pet’s health. These exams often include vaccinations, flea/tick preventatives, and general health assessments. You can get a comprehensive wellness exam with your primary care veterinarian or visit our vaccine clinic-style preventative care clinic for quick, a la carte options.

💉 Staying Up-to-Date on Vaccinations: Keeping your pet current with their vaccinations can help protect them from various diseases and ensure they stay active and happy. While the Rabies and Distemper-combo vaccines are core recommendations, there are additional vaccines that might be beneficial based on your pet’s lifestyle.

⚾ Exercising Your Pet: Regular exercise is important for both dogs and cats. For dogs, activities like walking (or sniffing walks for a more relaxed option), playing fetch, and swimming can be great. For cats, interactive toys like laser pointers can help keep them engaged and active.

😁 Good Dental Hygiene: Proper dental care is crucial for your pet’s overall health. It helps keep their mouth fresh and prevents oral pain and potential damage to other organs. Check out our preventative care clinic for a dental assessment & quote for a dental cleaning!

💓Mental Health" Pets can experience stress or changes in mood, especially during significant life events. Look for signs like oversleeping, loss of interest in play or food, new or excessive hair loss, and even irregular bathroom habits. Providing consistency, love, and attention can help support their emotional well-being.

If you notice any changes in your pet’s behavior or health, it's recommended to have them seen by a veterinarian. Our Urgent Care Clinic is available Tuesday through Saturday to address your pet's medical concerns. We’ll perform a thorough exam and work with you to create a plan to get your pet back on track!

08/09/2024

Hi friends! We have a client who needs some financial help and started a Waggle page to help him get the surgery he urgently needs. Your support can make a big difference!

Donate here: https://www.waggle.org/pet/Dog/mn-mixbreed-5809958402a265025a671bd9

🐾Meet Blue! 🐾

"When my coworker brought him into my home and sat him on the floor he wobbled straight to my special needs child and climbed into her lap and hasn't left her side since that day. Those two are inseparable. When my child moves so does blue.

When my child was having a crisis he took action to stop and calm her and when he couldn't own his own he alerts and come get my hubby or self and if we didn't understand he would pull out hand or clothes to get us to follow him. Seeing how smart he was with our child and how he just knew what to do we started to train him to become her full certified service animal."

08/06/2024

🐾 F***l Test Discount for Your Pet! 🐾

August is a fantastic time to check in on your pet’s health, and we’re excited to offer a special promotion on f***l tests!

Why F***l Tests Are Helpful:

💩Spot Hidden Parasites: F***l tests can uncover parasites such as roundworms that might not show obvious symptoms.

💩 Peace of Mind: Regular testing can help catch any potential issues early, ensuring your pet stays happy and healthy.

Promotion Details:

Special Offer: Enjoy 50% off f***l tests for clients who have visited us within the last 12 months.

Easy Process: Drop off a sample at our clinic. If your pet is showing concerning symptoms, we recommend visiting our Urgent Care Clinic for a thorough exam.

*Promotion ends 08/24/2024*

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07/22/2024

Access Veterinary Care is collecting stationary for organizations in Accra, Ghana, who support children in need! The drive will be going on from July 22nd - August 2nd.

Organizations like Street Girls Aid and EduSpots provide vocational training, education, medical care, and much more in their local communities.

Looking for items such as:
📓Journals
📔Notebooks
🖊Pens
✏Pencils
🖋Markers
🗂Cards

Stationary items can be dropped off in our entryway or you can check out our Amazon wish list and have items shipped to the clinic! All items will be hand-delivered by our Director of Operations as she travels with the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Here is the link to the wish list: https://a.co/fLClpe1

07/16/2024

A family in our community needs some help. Please check out the fundraiser by My Pit Bull is Family to support if you can or to send well wishes!

🚨Community Support Needed- Meet Marshall🚨

“I got Marshall when he was 5 weeks old bottle fed him until 7 weeks old Marshall is so loved by myself and my 10 yr old son, marshall is also my son's emotional support animal. He is so full of love and compassion and playful but he loves his ball play most of all . Marshall had a surgery for a foreign object 2 weeks ago and has unfortunately had complications and needs to have another surgery to correct the issue. I am asking for help with paying for his surgery because I unfortunately can't afford to pay for all of it and I can't lose my baby boy he is our world so please if your seeing this and are able to help please do so by donating anything your able to
Thank you
Lisa and Jayden"

Our goal is to raise $1500 to help Marshall’s family pay for surgery at Access Veterinary Care.

07/03/2024

🌈 Thank you to everyone who visited us at Pride 2024! 🌈

Your support and energy made this event truly special. Together, we celebrate love, diversity, and equality. We met so many great people and pets! We loved giving away our prizes.

A special thank you to all the visitors who made contributions to our Share For Care fund, which helps families who don't qualify for financial assistance programs attain urgent medical care for their pets in need.

If you'd like to learn more about our Share For Care fund, or make a contribution, check out our website myaccessvetcare.com/gift.

06/25/2024

Come see us at the Twin Cities Pride Festival!

We will be located in the Pet Central location, sharing a booth with the amazing My Pit Bull is Family, and providing pets first aid if needed.

Stop by to learn about our clinic or just to say "Hi"! We will have fun giveaways, dog & cat treats, pet water, spin-the-wheel, and other fun activities! We hope to see you there this weekend.

06/21/2024

Save the Date for the upcoming Twin Cities Pride Festival!

We will be located in the Pet Central location, sharing a booth with the amazing My Pit Bull is Family. We have linked the map to the festival at the bottom of this post so you know where to find us.

We will have fun giveaways, dog & cat treats, spin the wheel, and other fun activities!

Link to map: https://tcpride.org/festival-map/

06/11/2024

🐾 Check out our array of orthopedic options! 🐾

Is your pet struggling with mobility issues or got injured? Our veterinary clinic offers orthopedic surgeries to help your beloved companions live their best lives!

Is your pet struggling with mobility issues? Do they need a limb amputation? Have you been specifically quoted an orthopedic surgery, but it’s financially inaccessible?

Our veterinary clinic offers orthopedic surgeries both in-house and with a specialist to help your beloved companions live their best lives!

Our in-house veterinarians perform a wide variety of amputations and simple orthopedic procedures. For specialty concerns, we call on the experienced hands of Twin Cities Veterinary Surgery who offer state-of-the-art surgical procedures, delivering the highest quality of surgical care to our patients. They perform all procedures in our clinic so our medical support team can monitor their recovery and wellbeing.

Our orthopedic costs are often lower than the average emergency or specialty hospital. Access Veterinary Care also offers an expanding list of payment options, outside grants, and 3rd party payment plans to increase accessibility to care and reduce financial barriers.

Common Orthopedic Surgeries We Offer:
Patellar luxation correction
TPLO
FHO
Fracture repair
Amputations

🏥Schedule a Consultation Today!
If you are interested in an orthopedic surgery consultation, please sign up for our Urgent Care Clinic Tuesday-Saturday, with same-day online registration opening at 8:00 AM.

05/28/2024

🐾We've done it! We've Expanded Our Services! 🐾

We are excited to announce that we have expanded our Urgent Care Clinic to include Tuesdays. Urgent Care hours will now be Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm with registration opening exclusively online at 8:00 am.

We're also expanding our administrative hours so we can be of better service to you! Administrative hours will now be Monday-Saturday from 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM.

Our Follow Up Clinic availability will now include visits Tuesdays - Saturdays, for qualifying patients. Follow Up Clinic is exclusively available to our chronic disease patients that we have seen at Access within the last 12 months, and who were referred by a veterinarian at Access Veterinary Care's Urgent Care Clinic.

These improvements were made possible thanks to the amazing community that's been so welcoming to us and our unique model. We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank our staff who are incredibly passionate about increasing access to veterinary care and helping more of the community.

We greatly look forward to better serving you and your pets in the years to come!

05/14/2024

🌞Summer is here, and so are the pesty bugs! 🌞

Don't let tiny troublemakers spoil your outdoor fun with your furry pals. Fleas & ticks can be prevented, which can help reduce chances of skin problems, Lyme Disease, and more! Where there are mosquitoes there's also the chance for heartworm, which causes heart problems & organ damage. Fortunately, heartworms can be prevented too! Here are some way to help stay on top of flea, tick, and heartworm prevention:

🐾 Prevention is best managed with one of the many veterinary-approved flea and tick, and heartworm products available on the market. Speak to your veterinarian to find the best, most appropriate prevention product for your pet.
🐾 Regularly inspect your pet for ticks after walks through the woods or grassy settings (even if they are taking a preventative). Check your pet's ears, toes, legs, and other nooks and cranny's for any sneaky ticks.
🐾 If you find a tick, properly remove it from your pet. Investing in a pair of fine tweezers or a tick removal tool can help get the job done. It’s best to wear gloves and remove the tick by the head. If you are unable to remove the tick, call your family veterinarian.
🐾Fleas can be spotted on areas of your dog where the coat is sparse or thin, like the belly, inner sides of the hind limbs, and armpits. You may also be able to see “flea dirt” or f***s - tiny dark spots that turn red from digested blood when put on a wet paper towel.
🐾Get your pet tested yearly for heartworms to ensure your pet is healthy and able to continue on their regular heartworm prevention. Some tests will even look for heartworms and tick borne diseases, like Lyme, all at once!

Schedule an appointment at our Preventative Care Clinic to hear more about flea, tick, and heartworm preventative, and get a prescription for in-clinic pick up or online order!

05/07/2024

🐾 It's National Pet Week! 🐾

Let's celebrate our furry, scaly, and feathery friends who bring so much joy, love, and companionship into our lives. Whether they're purring, wagging their tails, or chirping happily, our pets make every day brighter. Stop by our clinic to get a special treat to celebrate your best friend (dog & cat treats available).

Share your favorite pet memories, tips for pet care, or simply a cute snapshot of your beloved companion. Let's honor the special bond between humans and animals! ❤️🐶🐱🐰🐢🦔🐦

04/19/2024

🐾It's National Pet ID Week!🐾

Our furry family members can slip out from right under us! In honor of pet ID week, here are some ways to ensure your pet can be identified and increase their chances of being returned if they ever get lost:

🪪Custom tags can be engraved with your phone number and pet alerts (medications, conditions, allergies, etc.)
⚙Microchipping is available at most clinics. They can be updated at any time with your current contact information
🐾Smart air tags can be used to track your pets' location via phone
🐶Engraved leashes & collars are great for walks and road trips

Most veterinary clinics can read microchips or other forms of ID. Its very important to keep your contact information current, so they can reach you should your pet get lost.

If you are interested in microchipping your pet, please feel free to sign up for our Preventative Care Clinic to receive a microchip. Appointments can be made online on our website at myaccessvetcare.com/preventativecare.com

04/08/2024

Hi friends! We have a client that is in need of some financial help and started a GoFundMe for their cat, Nala. Please consider donating to their pet's medical bills - any amount helps!

Donate here:

Hey everyone this is my kitten Nala she had something stuck in her lower intestine, she got it surg… Evan Mulligan needs your support for Nala’s surgery bills

04/01/2024

🎉🧸 Happy April Fools' Day! 🧸🎉

To celebrate, we had some very special guests visit the clinic so we could give you a behind-the-scenes look! Check out our surgical process, how our staff give vaccines, & how we check patient vitals while they are in clinic. Our fuzzy friends did well for their treatments and went home feeling great!

We treat real pets too! For healthy pet needs (vaccinations, heartworm tests, etc.), check out our Preventative Care Clinic. If your pet isn't feeling very well, our Urgent Care Clinic is available Wed-Sat, with convenient same-day registration on our website.🐶🐱

03/22/2024

🐾 March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. Here are some tips to protect your pets:

🧽Keep household chemicals and medications out of reach.
🪴Be cautious with plants - some are toxic to pets if ingested.
🍩Store food securely - chocolate, grapes, onions, and xylitol (found in sugar-free gum) can be harmful.
🐾Keep garbage cans covered to prevent access to harmful substances.
❗️Know the Pet Poison Helpline number (855) 764-7661 in case your pet does ingest anything toxic.

Spread the word to keep our four-legged friends safe and healthy! 🐶🐱

03/12/2024

🌸 Spring into Pet Wellness! 🌸

As the flowers bloom and the days get longer, some pets will be outside more! 🌷 Here are some spring-specific tips for ensuring your pets stay happy and healthy:

🌼 Allergies Awareness: Just like humans, pets can suffer from allergies too! Keep an eye out for signs like excessive scratching, eye rubbing, or even recurring ear infections.

🦴 Tick and Flea Prevention: With warmer weather, pesky ticks and fleas become more active. Ensure your pets are protected with the right preventive measures.

🚶‍♀️ Outdoor Adventures: Spring is perfect for outdoor activities! Take your pets for longer walks, play fetch in the park, or even go for a pet-friendly hike. Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight and keeps them mentally stimulated

🧼 Grooming Time: Shedding tends to increase in spring. Brush your pets regularly to help reduce shedding and prevent matting. Plus, it's a great way to bond with your furry friends!

📸 Share a snapshot of your pet enjoying the spring season, and let's inspire a community of happy, healthy pets! 🌈

Don't forget to use to spread the word. 🌺

02/28/2024

🐾 Pawsitively Convenient Payment Options! 🐾

We know one of the challenges to accessible veterinary care is cost. It's a big reason why we are transparent about pricing, and accept so many payment options. A commonly used, more convenient option is payment plans.

We recommend signing up for your preferred financial program as early as you can, or speaking with one of our staff members about your total budget for your pet’s visit.

We Accept:
- All major credit cards
- Samsung & Apple Pay
- Paypal
- Care Credit
- Scratch Pay
- Sunbit
- Trupanion Pet Insurance
- Local and National Grants

Don't forget to check out other options on our financial page like grants! There are several organizations who may be able to help fund your pet's care.🐱🐶

02/20/2024

We were so honored to attend the 35th anniversary for Can Do Canines Fetching Ball Gala! 🐶

The event had a silent auction with a variety of handmade items, along with some great donations from companies supporting their work!

We played fun games, ate a delicious dinner, heard about their future plans and ended the night with a incredible story! We are proud to be a sponsor for Can Do Canines, and support their mission of providing service animals, free of charge, to people in need. We will see you again next year!

Staff Pictured: Amy (left) & Kenna (right)

02/14/2024

❤🐾Happy Valentines Day!🐾❤

Access Veterinary Care wishes you a Happy Valentines Day! We hope you can celebrate with your pets & give them lots of love. Our staff have celebrated by decorating the clinic, getting valentines day snacks, and giving their cutest pet pictures to share with you!

Remember, love knows no bounds, especially when it comes to our pets! Share your furry Valentine's photos with us and let's spread the love together. 💕🐾

02/12/2024

🐾🏥 February is National Cat Health Month! 🏥🐾

Cat lovers, it's time to celebrate our feline friends! Here are some helpful tips to keep your kitty purring: 🐱💙

👩‍⚕️ Preventative care visits are a great way to make sure your little ones are happy & healthy.
🍽️ Chow time! We know cat's can be big foodies, but their health can benefit greatly from a routine feeding schedule and calorie maintenance.
🐾Cat towers, scratching posts, & toys are fun ways to help keep your kitty busy.
🌵 Keep pet friendly plants in your house. Lilies, aloe plants, succulents, & more may look fun to munch on, but are toxic to kitties! A good alternative for cats is having cat grass or silvervine for them to chew on.

Share a picture of your happy cat using and let's inspire others to prioritize their cat's health too! Here's to many more years of joy, play, and purrs. 😺💕

02/09/2024

This week we celebrated our front desk staff & all of their hard work at Access Vet Care! 🐾

To show appreciation to our admin staff, we celebrated with a decorated clinic, a staff potluck, and lots of yummy snacks!

Front desk staff play a crucial role in veterinary clinics and hospitals. They are the first point of contact for out clients! From managing appointments to offering a friendly greeting, our front desk staff are the heartbeat of our clinic.

Pictured is some of our front desk staff's pets!

02/02/2024

🐾🦷 February is National Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷🐾

Did you know that good oral hygiene is just as important for our furry friends as it is for us? Show your pet's pearly whites some love this month by giving their dental health the attention it deserves!

🦷 Schedule a dental assessment with us to get started on the teeth cleaning journey!
🦷 Brush those teeth regularly with pet-friendly toothpaste.
🦷 Treat your pet to dental chews for a tasty and teeth-cleaning reward.

Let's keep those smiles shining bright!

Share a pic of your pet's grin and use to spread awareness. Together, we can make sure our furry friends have healthy mouths and happy lives! 🐶😺🦷

01/25/2024

🐾 Today is National Change a Pet's Life Day! 🐶🐱

Let's make a difference in the lives of our furry friends. You can help pets in your community by supporting Access Veterinary Care's Share for Care fund or by donating to great local organizations like or the !

To contribute to the Share for Care fund, go to www.myaccessvetcare.com/gift/.

Together, we can create a world where every pet knows love and care. ❤️🐾

01/24/2024

📢 Important Announcement! 📢

Urgent Care will be closing a half hour early today (6:00pm), January 24th, for continuing education. We will resume normal hours tomorrow, January 25th (8:30am - 6:30pm). Same day registration starts at 8:00am on myaccessvetcare.com/checkin.

We appreciate your support. Our veterinarians are committed to keeping up with the latest knowledge in small animal medicine! 🐕🐾

01/19/2024

🎉 Get to Know Your Customers Day! 🎉

We believe that you & your pets are the heart of what we do! 🌟 To celebrate this special day, we want to learn more about you and your pet with a fun question about your furry friend! ⬇️

🐾Where is your pet's favorite napping spot in the house?🐾

Comment below to answer this fun question about your pet, and add a photo of them in their favorite spot!🐱🐶

01/16/2024

As the temperature drops in Minnesota, it's important to ensure our furry friends stay cozy and safe. Here are some cold weather tips for your pets:

🧣 Bundle Up: Just like us, pets can get chilly. Consider a warm pet sweater or coat for short-haired breeds.

🚿 Dry and Toasty: After walks, make sure to dry your pet's paws and belly to prevent irritation from snow and ice melt.

🐾 Paw Protection: Booties or paw balm can protect your pet's paws from salt and ice. It's a small step that makes a big difference! You can also use pet safe salt on your driveway & sidewalk to help prevent irritation on the paw pads.

🕰️ Limit Time Outdoors: On extra cold days, limit outdoor time. Short walks and bathroom breaks are sufficient.

🚗 Check Warm Hiding Spots: Outdoor cats (or other critters!) may seek warmth in your car's engine bay. Give a quick tap on the hood before starting your car.

Enjoy the snow & weather with your pet by following some of our tips! 🐶🐱❤️

(Pictured is a staff pet, Cerberus, who is enjoying the snow)

01/11/2024

Swift care for your furry friend is just a click away! 🐾 Register now for our Urgent Care Clinic and ensure they bounce back to health in no time. 🏥

You can find our same day Urgent Care check-in, pricing information, and a comprehensive list of services provided at: www.myaccessvetcare.com/checkin 🩺🐶

01/09/2024

Did you know that Access provides spay/neuter services weekly!? Don't litter, spay and neuter! 🐱🐶

Registration for spay and neuter assessments* can be found exclusively on our website at: www.myaccessvetcare.com/preventativecare. Pricing information, deposit requirements, and a full list of preventative care services can also be found on the Preventative Care Clinic page.

*Please note that spay and neuter procedures cannot be performed on the same day as the assessment. After the examination, all pets deemed healthy enough will be eligible to move forward with scheduling!