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
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
The 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital delivers exceptional, compassionate care during critical pet medical situations and end-of-life transitions. The veterinary team is widely regarded as highly knowledgeable, thorough, and empathetic, providing clear treatment options and supportive guidance. While the facility maintains high standards of cleanliness and patient comfort, visitors should anticipate extended wait times due to the triage of critical emergencies, as well as high costs typical of emergency veterinary services.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.