Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC)
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is an emergency & critical care practice in Saint Paul, MN.
About
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) in Saint Paul provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care services. The emergency team is overseen by board-certified criticalists. This facility is part of a locally-owned veterinary practice that has served the Twin Cities metro since 1980.
AERC serves families across the seven-county Twin Cities metro area for emergency care. While specialty services are primarily offered at their Oakdale facility, the Saint Paul location ensures seamless transitions for pets requiring specialty support within AERC. The practice is owned by Minnesota-licensed veterinarians.
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of veterinary care is available at the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota in Saint Paul?
- The Saint Paul location of Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care services. The emergency team at this facility is overseen by board-certified criticalists, ensuring immediate attention for life-threatening conditions and timely care for urgent issues.
- Are there board-certified specialists available at the Saint Paul AERC location?
- The emergency team at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota in Saint Paul is overseen by board-certified criticalists. While a full range of specialty and referral services are offered at the Oakdale location, the Saint Paul facility is equipped to provide immediate emergency care and facilitate seamless transitions for pets requiring specialty support within AERC.
- What conditions does AERC's Saint Paul location consider emergencies?
- Conditions considered emergencies at AERC's Saint Paul location include difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures lasting over 5 minutes, severe trauma, profuse bleeding, ingestion of toxins, swollen abdomen, sudden paralysis, eye injuries with bleeding, and labor complications. These require immediate veterinary attention.
- What types of urgent care conditions are treated at the Saint Paul AERC facility?
- Urgent care conditions treated at the Saint Paul AERC facility include persistent vomiting or diarrhea, refusal to eat or drink for over 24 hours, straining to urinate or defecate, sudden limping, moderate wounds, sudden behavioral changes, persistent coughing, painful ears, eye discharge, and fever. These conditions require timely veterinary attention.
- Who owns the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota?
- The Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is owned by Minnesota-licensed veterinarians who reside in the local community. This local ownership aims to provide quality veterinary medicine and supports other Minnesota businesses and state services.