Veterinary Medical Center North–University of Minnesota

St Paul, MN

At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Wildlife Zoo

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care Rehab End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

The University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center's (VMC) hospitals have served Minnesota's cats, dogs, horses, and farm animals for more than a century. With the largest team of board-certified specialists in the Upper Midwest, animals benefit from our collaborative, complete-care approach and latest research and technologies. VMC's hospitals provide quality care in cutting-edge facilities, delivering veterinary services in a teaching environment that is continuously shaping the future of veterinary medicine

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

4
Support staff

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

Technology & equipment

3T MRICTLinear AcceleratorDual-source CT with cardiac gatingVarian Edge linear accelerator

Services in detail

AnesthesiaCanine sports medicineCardiologyClinical PathologyDentistry and Oral SurgeryDermatologyEmergency and Critical CareEquine Sports MedicineIntensive Care UnitInternal Medicine - Large AnimalInternal Medicine - Small AnimalInterventional Radiology
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Medical ImagingMedical Oncology and Radiation TherapyMedication ServicesNeurologyNutritionOphthalmologyPrimary CareRehabilitationSocial Work ServicesSurgery - Large AnimalSurgery - Small AnimalUrgent CareUrology

Appointments & hours

Companion Animal Teaching Clinic: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Large Animal Hospital: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm; Lewis Small Animal Hospital: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Urgent Care Mon-Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; Piper Equine: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; West Metro Equine: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; Emergency services available 24/7 (with some temporary changes for small animal)

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Frequently asked

Is Veterinary Medical Center North–University of Minnesota accepting new patients?+

Yes — Veterinary Medical Center North–University of Minnesota is currently accepting new patients.

Does Veterinary Medical Center North–University of Minnesota offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Medical Center North–University of Minnesota provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Veterinary Medical Center North–University of Minnesota offer?+

Veterinary Medical Center North–University of Minnesota offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 255 reviews

The practice provides advanced specialty care, urgent care, and emergency services as a university teaching hospital. The veterinary teams and students are widely recognized for their deep knowledge, thorough explanations, and compassionate support during critical treatments and end-of-life care. However, operations frequently involve long wait times in the lobby, high costs for procedures, and occasional communication gaps regarding follow-up results and scheduling.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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