State Ave Veterinary Clinic

Dickinson, ND

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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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Elevating veterinary care for the heartbeat of Western North Dakota. At State Ave Veterinary Clinic, we combine compassionate expertise with advanced diagnostics and surgery to keep your pets thriving—at every life stage. Innovation meets compassion. Your pet, our passion

Dr. Shelley Lenz, DVM, PhD, has been a driving force behind veterinary care in western North Dakota for nearly two decades. After opening Killdeer Veterinary Clinic in 2007, she expanded her vision by founding State Ave Vet in 2011. By 2015, the practice had outgrown its rented space, and she built the current hospital designed to support a high quality, community centered, rapidly growing practice

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
5
Support staff
9
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

cone-beam CTultrasoundendoscopyCT ScanRadiographsRhinoscopeOtoscopeLaparoscopic equipment

Services in detail

Wellness & Preventative CareAnnual examsvaccinationstailored wellness plansAdvanced DiagnosticsImagingUltrasoundCT ScanRadiographsEndoscopyRhinoscope & OtoscopeMedical WorkupDental and Oral HealthSurgical Careroutine spay/neutercomplex orthopedic and soft-tissue proceduresOrthopedic ProceduresLaparoscopic ProceduresTPLOPhysical RehabDiabetic MonitoringUrgent Emergency Pet CareExoticsPocket petsReptiles and More

Appointments & hours

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Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm MT Friday – Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is State Ave Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — State Ave Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does State Ave Veterinary Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

State Ave Veterinary Clinic provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

Does State Ave Veterinary Clinic treat exotic pets?+

Yes — State Ave Veterinary Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does State Ave Veterinary Clinic offer?+

State Ave Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was State Ave Veterinary Clinic established?+

State Ave Veterinary Clinic has served the Dickinson, ND community since 2011.

What reviewers say

65% Positive sentiment
based on 181 reviews

State Ave Veterinary Clinic is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive routine, surgical, and emergency care services with modern diagnostic equipment. The facility is equipped to handle critical situations and provides attentive follow-up care for patients dealing with complex medical conditions. While many clients experience compassionate support, thorough explanations, and reliable emergency handling, others note significant pricing concerns and occasional friction regarding communication and billing policies.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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