Emergency & Critical Care

Best Emergency & Critical Care Vets in Minnesota

When a pet emergency can't wait, these are the top 10 emergency & critical care practices serving Minnesota, ranked by rating and review volume. Call ahead to confirm hours and availability before you drive over.

Top-rated emergency & critical care practices in Minnesota

  1. 1

    VEG ER for Pets

    Woodbury, mn

    4.8 (280 reviews)
  2. 2

    Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC)

    Saint Paul, mn

    4.7 (1161 reviews)
  3. 3

    VEG ER For Pets

    Maple Grove, mn

    4.7 (567 reviews)
  4. 4

    Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral

    Eden Prairie, mn

    4.6 (125 reviews)
  5. 5
  6. 6

    Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral

    Minneapolis, mn

    4.5 (357 reviews)
  7. 7

    Como Park Animal Hospital 24 Hour Care

    Roseville, mn

    4.4 (1248 reviews)
  8. 8

    Allied Veterinary Emergency & Referral

    Brooklyn Park, mn

    4.3 (341 reviews)
  9. 9
  10. 10

    South Metro Animal Emergency Care

    Apple Valley, mn

    3.9 (427 reviews)

Typical emergency procedure costs

National ballpark ranges — use a free estimator for a region- and case-adjusted figure before you call.

ProcedureTypical cost
Bloat / GDV Surgery (Gastropexy) $3,000–$7,500
Splenectomy (Spleen Removal) $2,500–$6,000
GI Foreign Body Surgery $2,000–$5,000
Pyometra Surgery (Emergency Spay) $1,500–$4,000
Bladder Stone Surgery (Cystotomy) $1,500–$3,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does emergency veterinary care cost in Minnesota?

Emergency and critical-care procedures in Minnesota typically run from about $1,500 to $7,500 depending on the procedure, your pet's size, and case severity. A stabilization visit costs less than a major emergency surgery such as bloat (GDV) or a foreign-body removal. Use a free cost estimator for a region- and case-adjusted figure before you call.

What should I look for in an emergency vet?

Look for a hospital that is genuinely open when you need it — true 24/7 or clearly posted after-hours emergency hours — and, for critical cases, one with a board-certified criticalist (DACVECC) on staff. Board certification, on-site diagnostics and surgery, and an ICU are what separate an emergency and critical-care hospital from a daytime urgent-care clinic.

How many emergency vets are in Minnesota?

Our directory currently lists 10 emergency & critical care practices serving Minnesota. Availability changes, so call ahead to confirm a hospital is open and can take your pet before you drive over.