Specialty, emergency, & urgent care for your pets! St. Paul & Oakdale ERs open 24/7! Paul & Oakdale ERs are open 24/7.
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The Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) was established in 1980 by a group of veterinarians who wanted to provide their clients with quality veterinary care during non-business hours. Animal Emergency & Referral Center started out with one clinic, one veterinarian, and one technician! Over the years, our hospitals have grown, and we highly value the relationships we’ve built wit
h local veterinarians, pets and owners in the many communities we serve. Today, we employ a wide variety of doctors and health care team members – all specially trained in emergency and critical care--in addition to a growing referral practice for when your pet just isn't feeling like himself. Though we are an emergency practice and will never forget our roots, we are forging a future as the premier referral center in Minnesota. Critical Care, Internal Medicine (including our I-131 Treatment Facility for Hyperthyroid Cats,) Surgery & Rehab, Cardiology, Cancer Care, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology and Radiology are just some of the services your pets can receive when needed.
01/05/2025
🎉🐦 Happy National Bird Day! 🐦🎉
Celebrate with us by sharing a photo or video of your pet bird in the comments! ✨ Let’s spread the joy our feathered friends bring to our lives.
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Seeking veterinary care for your avian or exotic pet? All of our local veterinary partners who see avian & exotic pets are listed on our website: https://aercmn.com/about-us/locally-owned/
Hear ye, hear ye, dog royalty! 👑🐾 The search for Doggie Depot’s 2025 Canine King & Queen is officially ON! 🐶✨
Submit your pup's photo by January 8th—voting runs January 9th–19th! Submit here:
Doggie Depot Union Depot is going to the dogs! Start the day with a doga session (dog yoga) taught by Studio 9-to-5 at 9AM. The main event kicks off on...
01/04/2025
Start the new year by creating or restocking your pet's first aid kit! Just like for humans, it's crucial to have one for your pet in case of an emergency. Here are our tried-and-true recommendations to ensure you're prepared: https://aercmn.com/first-aid-kits-for-pets
01/04/2025
Planning a vacation for 2025 & leaving the pets behind? 🐾
Whether with a professional sitter or a trusted friend, it’s important to prepare your pet sitter for the “just in case.” Check out our graphic for a list of information pet parents should provide their pet sitters, and then head over to our blog to learn more: https://aercmn.com/hope-for-the-best-prepare-for-the-worst/
We also encourage pet sitters & pet parents to utilize this PDF form that will help better prepare pet sitters for a pet emergency: https://adobe.ly/3z1YphE
01/03/2025
We’ve got the ultimate guide to keep your pets safe, warm, and happy this winter! 🧣🐕
👉 Swipe through the graphics for some of our best tips!
Don't let cold weather keep you from providing enrichment & exercise for your dog! View the graphic for some easy, indoor ideas & if we missed your dog’s favorite indoor exercise or enrichment activity, tell us in the comments!
Between our three facilities, we provide specialty care, emergency care, & urgent care for your pets. When in doubt of which type of service your pet needs, call our Contact Center at 651.501.3766 and our trained team will help you determine the best course of action.
It's going to be a cold weekend here in the Twin Cities! During winter weather, one of the biggest pet dangers is the increased risk of getting hypothermia. The best way to avoid hypothermia is to understand your pet’s cold tolerance & to know when your pet should just stay inside.
Happy National Pet Travel Safety Day! Whether you're planning your 2025 vacations, a road trip, or even just a visit to the vet, traveling with your pets requires some extra care. Check out the helpful tips in the graphic below and head over to our blogs for more information!
🌟🎉 January Team Member of the Month: Haley! 🎉🌟
As a member of our Triage team, Haley is often the first to greet our clients - and she always does so with a warm smile. She has built many meaningful relationships with our clients and can even remember the names of many of our specialty patients, no matter how long it's been since their last visit! Haley also has a gift for breaking down complex information into simple, easy-to-understand explanations ensures our clients always feel informed and supported. Her hard work and dedication keep our front desk running smoothly and efficiently, and her positive energy brightens everyone’s day. Haley's love for what she does and her genuine care for our clients and patients shine through every day.
We’re so lucky to have you, Haley—thank you for all that you do!
01/02/2025
Happy Mew Year Day for Cats! 😸🎉
What is Mew Year Day? Cats needed their very own New Year's celebration so today is meant to spoil your kitty & encourage others to adopt cats from their local shelters/rescues. Show us a photo of your cat celebrating!
01/02/2025
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01/01/2025
🐾 What’s your pet’s New Year’s Resolution for 2025? Tell us in the comments!
In 2024, we published 47 new blog posts on a variety of pet health topics! It’s become an annual tradition of ours to compile a list of our most popular blogs from the past year. This year is no different! So, here is our list of our top ten blogs of 2024: https://aercmn.com/aercs-top-10-blogs-of-2024/
01/01/2025
🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota! 🎉
🐾 What is your pet looking forward to in 2025? 🐾 Tell us in the comments!
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Here are a few ways to ring in the new year with your pets! #happynewyear #pets #newyearseve #petsafety #aercmn
🎄✨ #AERCBernietheElfPet is here to help you figure out if your pet needs a trip to our ER or Urgent Care this holiday season! 🐾💚 #ervet #urgentcarevet #pethealth #Petsafety #Holidaypets
Thanks to everyone who came to our AERC's Festive Besties: Holiday Pet Bazaar today! And thank you to our vendors, Block Portrait Studios, McFloofypants Creations LLC, Sweetie-pie Collars, Must be Ruff, Stitch & Hammer Studio, Central Bark Oakdale, Fuzzbutt Boutique, Class Act Cats! And of course thank you to Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit our event! 🎅
Live with the Bond Between
Chatting with Joan Corbett about pet loss and grief.
Live with Dr. Wolf
Fuzzbutt Boutique is joining us to chat about pet gift ideas & our AERC's Festive Besties: Holiday Pet Bazaar!
Learn more about our event on December 7th here: https://www.facebook.com/events/8623018554431625
Live with Dr. Wolf
Talking about Thanksgiving pet dangers!
Does your pet prefer tricks or treats? #HappyHalloween #trickortreat #halloweenpets #aercmn
Our live video earlier today experienced some buffering, so we are providing a replay version without interruptions! Thank you again to Martha, one of our Avian & Exotic Medicine vet techs, for joining us to discuss traveling safety for exotic pets!
#aercavianandexoticmedicine #petsafetytips #aercmn
Travel Tips for Exotic Pets
Chatting about Travel Tips for Exotic Pets with vet tech, Martha!
Live with Joey from Class Act Cats
Talking about holiday pet safety tips!
#TriviaTuesday Think you know the difference between a vet and a vet tech? Let’s find out with a quick quiz!
#vettechweek #ervettech #AERCVettech
Excited to share our love for pets with local Girl Scout troops as they work towards their '5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals' badge! #girlscouts #veterinary #pets #twincities #aercmn
The Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) was established over 35 years ago by a group of veterinarians who wanted to provide their clients with quality veterinary care during non-business hours. Today, we employ a wide variety of veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and health care team members, all on-hand for when your pet just isn't feeling like himself. We’re proud to be the only locally-owned emergency and specialty hospital for pets in the state of Minnesota.
Having a sick or injured pet is stressful. We understand. Every doctor and every staff member here is a pet owner. Trust us to keep you informed about the care your pet receives at our center and to pay special attention to your needs as well. We promise to treat you and your pet with kindness, dignity, and respect.
In addition to providing good, old fashioned tender loving care, we’ve got your pet’s medical needs covered. Whether your pet has sustained traumatic injury, has a chronic illness, or is just not feeling well, we have the expertise and the technology for speedy diagnosis and quality care.
