South Metro Animal Emergency Care
Apple Valley, MN
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Walk In
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
South Metro Animal Emergency Care (SMAEC) provides emergency care around the clock, 365 days a year. At least one veterinarian and several veterinary technicians are on site during all open hours providing complete diagnostic and therapeutic services
South Metro Animal Emergency Care in Apple Valley has been treating sick and injured pets since 1997
Mission — To provide exceptional quality, compassionate, and individualized emergency care for our patients, clients, and primary care veterinarians of the Twin Cities community and surrounding areas. A critical component of this includes fostering a work environment designed for continued education, growth opportunities, and appreciation of all team members
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Open 24 hours 365 days a year Including holidays!
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Frequently asked
Is South Metro Animal Emergency Care accepting new patients?+
Yes — South Metro Animal Emergency Care is currently accepting new patients.
Does South Metro Animal Emergency Care offer emergency or urgent care?+
South Metro Animal Emergency Care provides 24/7 emergency care.
Is South Metro Animal Emergency Care AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — South Metro Animal Emergency Care is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does South Metro Animal Emergency Care offer?+
South Metro Animal Emergency Care offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.
When was South Metro Animal Emergency Care established?+
South Metro Animal Emergency Care has served the Apple Valley, MN community since 1997.
What reviewers say
South Metro Animal Emergency Care in Apple Valley operates as an independent emergency and specialty veterinary hospital providing 24/7 urgent medical services. The facility is staffed by compassionate veterinarians and technicians who handle critical trauma cases, life-saving surgeries, diagnostic testing, and palliative end-of-life care with dedicated attention to grieving pet owners. While many families experience prompt, life-saving interventions and deeply empathetic support during high-stress emergencies, operations face common emergency-room friction points, including extended wait times during peak periods, high costs associated with advanced critical care, and occasional communication challenges regarding treatment estimates and discharge instructions.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.