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 Spay/neuter, Surgery, Behavioral consultation, and Urgent Care.
About
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) in Oakdale, MN, is a locally-owned emergency and specialty veterinary practice. The Oakdale facility provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care, and also houses an advanced specialty center. Specialty services include surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, imaging, neurology, avian & exotic medicine, dentistry & oral surgery, allergy & dermatology, feline hyperthyroid treatment, and anesthesia & pain management, delivered by board-certified specialists.
Emergency and urgent care are available 24/7 at the Oakdale location. Specialty services are available by appointment only, and the clinic works with family veterinarians for seamless transitions of care. AERC serves families across the seven-county Twin Cities metro area for emergency care, and its specialty services extend throughout Minnesota, western Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas.
Procedures
- Spay/neuter
- Surgery
- Behavioral consultation
- Urgent Care
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Emergency Services
- Dentistry & Oral Surgery
- Specialty Services
- Dental care
- Outpatient management and care
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Husbandry evaluations
- Advanced diagnostic testing
- Biopsy
- Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment
- Cardiology
- Histopathology
- Expert blood panel interpretation
- Imaging
- Wellness exams
- Internal Medicine
- Soft tissue surgery
- Hospitalization for 24-hour intensive care
- Nutritional counseling
- Infectious disease testing
- Urinary care
- Avian & Exotic Medicine
- Weight management
- Tooth trimming
- Allergy & Dermatology
Equipment
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Fluoroscopy
- Temperature monitoring
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Capnograph
- Ultrasound
- Pulse oximeter
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Multiparameter monitoring systems
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
- What specialty services are offered at the Oakdale facility?
- The Oakdale facility offers a range of specialty services including surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, imaging, and neurology. Additional specialty services include avian & exotic medicine, dentistry & oral surgery, allergy & dermatology, feline hyperthyroid treatment, and anesthesia & pain management. These services are available by appointment only.
- What conditions are considered emergencies requiring immediate veterinary care?
- Conditions requiring immediate veterinary care include difficulty breathing, choking, collapse, loss of consciousness, seizures lasting over 5 minutes, severe trauma, profuse bleeding, ingestion of toxins, swollen abdomen or signs of bloat, sudden paralysis, eye injuries with bleeding or sudden blindness, and labor complications.
- Does AERC provide care for exotic pets?
- Yes, 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 diagnostics tailored to the unique needs of exotic pets.
- How does AERC approach anesthesia and pain management for pets?
- AERC's anesthesia team provides individualized anesthetic plans based on a pet's medical history and health conditions. They utilize advanced monitoring equipment such as multiparameter systems, EKG, pulse oximeters, capnographs, and blood pressure monitoring. Pain management uses a multimodal approach, combining different medications and techniques, including local and regional nerve blocks with ultrasound and nerve stimulator guidance.
- How can a referring veterinarian make a specialty referral to AERC?
- For non-emergency specialty services, referring veterinarians can use an online form or submit an appointment request. For urgent or emergency cases, referring veterinarians are advised to call one of the clinics directly rather than using online forms or portals.