Grand Avenue Veterinary Center
Grand Avenue Veterinary Center is a general practice practice in Saint Paul, MN. Procedures include LASER THERAPY, BEHAVIOR COUNSELING, ANIMAL WELLNESS EXAMS, and VACCINATIONS.
About
Grand Avenue Veterinary Center is an AAHA-certified general practice that has served the historic Grand Avenue community in Saint Paul, MN, since 1985. The clinic is woman-owned and privately operated, with a team dedicated to building lasting relationships with pets and their owners. They offer a range of services including wellness exams, puppy and kitten care, geriatric pet care, internal medicine, routine surgery, dentistry, and end-of-life care.
The center embraces a Fear Free philosophy, with all staff trained in techniques to create a calm environment and reduce stress for patients. They provide in-clinic and at-home euthanasia options and offer discounts for seniors, service animals, active military, and veterans.
Surgical team
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Heather Taylor
Dr. Heather Taylor has been a part of Grand Avenue Veterinary Center since 1996 and graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005.
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Jen Seidl
Dr. Jen Seidl has been a part of Grand Avenue Veterinary Center since 2003 and graduated from the University of MN College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.
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Luke Daley
Dr. Luke Daley joined Grand Avenue Veterinary Center in February 2020 and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 2016.
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Amanda Solie
Dr. Solie graduated from Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020 and enjoys a variety of fields including internal medicine, pathology, and soft tissue surgery.
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Amber Krahmer
Dr. Amber Krahmer graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and has veterinary interests ranging from internal medicine to dentistry.
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Brianna Blackmon
Dr. Brianna Blackmon first joined Grand Avenue Veterinary Center in 2014 as a veterinary assistant and graduated from University of Edinburgh in 2023.
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Anna
Anna graduated from the vet tech program at Argosy Institute in 1991 and has been with Grand Avenue Veterinary Center ever since.
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Amanda F.
Amanda began her technician career in 2001 after completing her internship at GAVC and graduating from the Medical Institute of MN.
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Erin R.
Erin graduated from Western Career College in California in 2010 to earn her LVT license and moved back to MN in 2014 to work at GAVC.
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Alix
Alix graduated from Northwood Technical College in 2022.
Procedures
- LASER THERAPY
- BEHAVIOR COUNSELING
- ANIMAL WELLNESS EXAMS
- VACCINATIONS
- euthanasia
- RADIOLOGY
- orthopedics
- NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
- GERIATRIC PET CARE
- INTERNAL MEDICINE
- neuters
- DENTISTRY
- cleanings
- soft tissue surgeries
- spays
- mass removals
- SURGERY
- PUPPY AND KITTEN CARE
- LABORATORY
- basic oral health examinations
- END OF LIFE CARE
Equipment
- digital x-ray
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical procedures does Grand Avenue Veterinary Center perform?
- Grand Avenue Veterinary Center performs spays, neuters, mass removals, and soft tissue surgeries. For orthopedic and complicated soft tissue surgeries, they utilize Minnesota Mobile Veterinary Surgery.
- Does Grand Avenue Veterinary Center offer services for senior pets?
- Yes, Grand Avenue Veterinary Center provides geriatric pet care. They work to keep aging dogs and cats healthy and active throughout their lives, recognizing that pets face greater health issues as they age.
- What is the Fear Free philosophy at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center?
- Grand Avenue Veterinary Center strongly promotes the principles of the Fear Free approach. Their entire staff has undergone training to implement this philosophy daily, which includes creating a calm environment, using low-stress handling techniques, pheromones for relaxation, pre-visit medications when needed, and distraction methods like high-value food.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center?
- The clinic offers digital x-ray capabilities for convenient, on-site diagnostic support. Additionally, they operate a full-service in-house laboratory and utilize respected outside laboratories for other tests.
- Does Grand Avenue Veterinary Center provide end-of-life care options?
- Yes, Grand Avenue Veterinary Center offers end-of-life care, including euthanasia options. These services can be provided in their clinic or in the comfort of your own home.