Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital

For over 50 years the Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital has been providing compassionate, friendly, quality care for Forest Lake and the surrounding communities. Our veterinarians and staff work hard to make this a place where both you and your pets will feel welcome and cared for

The Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital was founded by Dr. F. Willard Carlson in 1962. Initially started as a large animal practice, Dr Carlson transitioned over time to a mixed animal practice, and then to an exclusively small animal practice. Dr. Carlson operated the hospital out of an annex attached to his home on Scandia Trail North (Highway 97). Dr. Tom Randall purchased the Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital from Dr. Carlson in January of 1997, and at the time, remained a single doctor practice. In November of 1997 the practice moved into downtown Forest Lake at 407 S. Lake Street, just up the street from the Dairy Queen. By 2009 we had outgrown that location and so property was purchased and a new hospital built at our current location in the Headwater Development. Dr. Brenteson took over ownership of the Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital in 2019

Mission — Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to providing high quality medical care so that our patients are able to live their best lives while informing and educating clients on what they can do to ensure their pets are living their best lives. Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital staff are committed to providing veterinary services with a high level of care and attention while cultivating loyal, life-long clientele, leading clients to recommend Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital to others