Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC)
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is an emergency & critical care practice in Oakdale, MN. Procedures include Cardiology, Outpatient management and care, Allergy & Dermatology, and Internal Medicine.
About
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care services, alongside a range of advanced specialty services at its Oakdale facility. These specialty services include surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, imaging, and neurology. The clinic also offers specialized care for avian and exotic species, covering everything from routine checkups to advanced diagnostics and surgery for birds, reptiles, small mammals, and aquatic species.
Serving the Twin Cities metro area for emergency care, AERC's specialty services extend to Minnesota, western Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. The clinic is locally owned by Minnesota-licensed veterinarians and works in collaboration with family veterinarians to ensure seamless transitions of care for pets.
Procedures
- Cardiology
- Outpatient management and care
- Allergy & Dermatology
- Internal Medicine
- Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Imaging
- Anesthesia and pain control
- Spay/neuter
- Wellness exams
- Dentistry & Oral Surgery
- Husbandry evaluations
- Avian & Exotic Medicine
- Dental care
- Biopsy & histopathology
- Expert blood panel interpretation
- Infectious disease testing
- Neurology
- Weight management
- Nutritional counseling
- Tooth trimming
- Surgery
- Soft tissue surgery
- Urinary care
- Behavioral consultation
- Oncology
- Local and regional nerve blocks
- Hospitalization for 24-hour intensive care
Equipment
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Mechanical ventilators
- Endotracheal tubes
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fluoroscopy
- Pulse oximeter
- Capnograph
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Multiparameter monitoring systems
- Temperature monitoring
- Ultrasound (thoracic, abdominal, joint, soft tissue)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialty services are available at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) in Oakdale?
- At its Oakdale facility, Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) offers a range of specialty services including surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, imaging, and neurology. Other specialized care, such as Avian & Exotic Medicine, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Allergy & Dermatology, and Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment, are also provided.
- Does Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) provide care for exotic pets?
- Yes, Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) provides preventive and advanced medical care for a wide range of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and aquatic species. This includes wellness exams, husbandry evaluations, dental care, spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, and advanced diagnostic testing.
- What kind of anesthesia and pain management services does AERC offer?
- AERC provides specialized anesthesia and pain control services with a dedicated team, including board-certified anesthesiologists. They create individualized anesthetic plans for each pet, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment such as multiparameter systems, EKG, pulse oximeters, capnographs, and blood pressure monitoring. Pain management uses a multimodal approach, including local and regional nerve blocks and various pain medications.
- When should I bring my pet to AERC for emergency care?
- You should seek immediate veterinary care for conditions such as difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures lasting over 5 minutes, severe trauma, profuse bleeding, ingestion of toxins, swollen abdomen, sudden paralysis, eye injuries, or labor complications. It is recommended to call ahead whenever possible to allow the medical team to prepare.
- What is the service area for AERC's emergency and specialty services?
- AERC proudly serves families across the seven-county metro area for emergency care. Its specialty services extend throughout Minnesota, western Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas, providing comprehensive veterinary care to a broad region.