Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota
Oakdale, 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
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC), pets have been part of our story since 1980 and so have the people who love them. As a locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary practice serving the Twin Cities metro, we’re honored to care for pets of all kinds—and the people who love them—through both everyday moments and life’s unexpected turns
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Open 24/7 for Emergencies & Urgent Care; Specialty Services Available by Appointment Only
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Frequently asked
Is Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota accepting new patients?+
Yes — Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is currently accepting new patients.
Does Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota offer emergency or urgent care?+
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota offer?+
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.
When was Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota established?+
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota has served the Oakdale, MN community since 1980.
What reviewers say
The practice provides reliable emergency and urgent care services with a compassionate and helpful staff. Team members handle high-stress weekend visits with confidence, offering regular updates and thoughtful follow-up care. While wait times can be lengthy during busy periods and communication during checkout can be disorganized, the overall experience is characterized by empathy and support during difficult moments.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.