Small Animal Hospital
Small Animal Hospital is a general practice practice in Saint Paul, MN. Procedures include Nephrology/Urology, Nutrition, Interventional Radiology, and Clinical pharmacy consulting services.
About
The Lewis Small Animal Hospital, part of the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, offers comprehensive care for companion animals, including specialty, emergency, urgent, and primary care services. It is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), meeting or exceeding over 900 rigorous standards in areas such as surgery, patient care, diagnostic testing, and emergency services.
As a university teaching hospital, the clinic operates in a teaching environment, continuously shaping the future of veterinary medicine. It provides services for cats and dogs and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology like a 3T MRI, CT, and Linear Accelerator. Emergency receiving for the Small Animal Emergency Room is closed from midnight to 8 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday mornings.
Procedures
- Nephrology/Urology
- Nutrition
- Interventional Radiology
- Clinical pharmacy consulting services
- Emergency and Critical Care
- Fluoroscopy
- Biochemical testing
- Diagnostic radiography
- Medication Services
- Gastroenterology
- Physical medicine services
- Cardiology
- Dentistry and Oral Surgery
- Internal Medicine - Small Animal
- Cancer treatments
- Endocrinology
- Veterinarian dispensing services
- Hematology
- Sedation
- Pain management
- Dermatology
- Body fluid analysis
- Ophthalmology
- Intensive Care Unit service
- Immunology
- Canine sports medicine
- Radiation therapy
- Minimally invasive per-catheter techniques
- Rehabilitation
- Computed tomography
- Clinical Pathology
- Primary Care
- Medical Imaging
- Urinalysis
- Interventional ultrasonography
- Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy
- Anesthesia
- Neurology
- Radionuclide imaging
Equipment
- MRI
Frequently asked questions
- What types of advanced diagnostic imaging are available at the Lewis Small Animal Hospital?
- The Lewis Small Animal Hospital provides a range of advanced diagnostic imaging services through its Medical Imaging service. These include diagnostic radiography and fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), MRI, radionuclide imaging, and diagnostic and interventional ultrasonography. The facility is equipped with a 3T MRI and CT.
- Does the Lewis Small Animal Hospital offer primary care services in addition to specialty and emergency care?
- Yes, the Lewis Small Animal Hospital provides primary care services. It is described as offering the area's most comprehensive care for companion animals, including specialty, emergency, urgent, and primary care. The Primary Care service is a full-service veterinary clinic within the Veterinary Medical Center.
- What specialized services are available for dogs with orthopedic or mobility issues?
- For dogs with orthopedic or mobility issues, the Lewis Small Animal Hospital offers Canine Sports Medicine. This service provides specialized expertise in non-invasive and non-surgical techniques for diagnosis and treatment of lameness, pain management, rehabilitation, conditioning, and injury prevention for performance, hunting, working dogs, as well as pets and companions.
- What are the temporary changes to the emergency receiving hours at the Lewis Small Animal Hospital?
- Due to industry-wide veterinary staffing shortages, emergency receiving at the Lewis Small Animal Hospital is closed from midnight to 8 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday mornings. Normal 24-hour emergency services remain fully active from Sunday through Tuesday.
- What types of cancer treatments are available at the Lewis Small Animal Hospital?
- The Lewis Small Animal Hospital's Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy service provides various cancer treatments. This includes different types of radiation therapy to address oncological conditions in patients.