Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota
St Paul, MN
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is a locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary practice serving the Twin Cities metro. We’re honored to care for pets of all kinds through both everyday moments and life’s unexpected turns
Pets have been part of our story since 1980 and so have the people who love them
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
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, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, End Of Life, Urgent Care.
When was Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota established?+
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota has served the St Paul, MN community since 1980.
What reviewers say
The hospital provides 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary care with a team known for exceptional compassion, clear communication, and thorough medical explanations during stressful situations. The facility is equipped to handle various urgent species, including exotics like rabbits and geckos. While many patients experience prompt attention and attentive treatment, wait times can occasionally be extended during peak emergency periods, and billing for specialty services can be substantial. Private grieving spaces and consistent updates help support pet owners through difficult medical decisions.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.