Best Friends Animal Hospital

Minneapolis, MN

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Accreditations

Cat Friendly

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Best Friends Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Bloomington, Minnesota, continuing a 40-year legacy that began as Cutler Animal Hospital in Richfield. Established in 1994 by Dr. Nick Gatto, our practice offers a caring atmosphere where pets and families are known by name. We are committed to preventive health care, responsible pet ownership, and ongoing client education, so you can feel confident making informed decisions about your pet’s care

Best Friends Animal Hospital was established in September 1994 by Dr. Nick Gatto. The purpose was to provide a continuation of a 40 year old practice located in Richfield, Minnesota known as Cutler Animal Hospital. We operate as a small family owned business giving clients a caring atmosphere

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital radiologyIn-house laboratoryReference laboratory

Services in detail

Wellness Care and ImmunizationDental TreatmentsSurgery, Diagnostics, and PharmacyMicrochippingDigital Radiology (X-rays)Laboratory Services

Appointments & hours

Book online

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday: CLOSED; Sunday: CLOSED

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Frequently asked

What services does Best Friends Animal Hospital offer?+

Best Friends Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Best Friends Animal Hospital established?+

Best Friends Animal Hospital has served the Minneapolis, MN community since 1994.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 275 reviews

Best Friends Animal Hospital is a community-focused, independent veterinary clinic that delivers high-quality, compassionate care at affordable prices. The experienced team is widely recognized for treating pets and their owners with exceptional kindness, patience, and thoroughness, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment particularly well-suited for cats and anxious animals.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.