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
Services
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
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
Mission — 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
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday: CLOSED; Sunday: CLOSED
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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.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.