Small Animal Hospital
Small Animal Hospital is a general practice practice in Saint Paul, MN. Procedures include Canine sports medicine, Small Rehabilitation, Cardiology, and Primary Care.
About
The Lewis Small Animal Hospital, part of the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center (VMC), offers comprehensive specialty, emergency, urgent, and primary care for companion animals. As a university teaching hospital, it is AAHA accredited and provides services in 16 specialty areas using state-of-the-art equipment like a 3T MRI, dual-source CT, and a Varian Edge linear accelerator. The hospital maintains a collaborative, complete-care approach with a large team of board-certified specialists.
The hospital serves the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, operating as a teaching facility that contributes to the education of future veterinarians. Its commitment to quality is reflected in its adherence to over 900 rigorous standards in areas such as surgery, patient care, diagnostic testing, and emergency services. Emergency medical services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Procedures
- Canine sports medicine
- Small Rehabilitation
- Cardiology
- Primary Care
- Oncology & Radiation Therapy
- Pain management services
- Dermatology
- Sedation
- Medical Imaging
- Nutrition
- Urgent Care
- Ophthalmology
- Clinical Pathology
- Neurology
- Hematology
- Biochemical testing
- Dentistry and Oral Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Emergency & Critical Care
Equipment
- dual-source CT with cardiac gating
- 3T MRI
- Varian Edge linear accelerator
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of care does Lewis Small Animal Hospital provide for companion animals?
- The Lewis Small Animal Hospital provides comprehensive care for companion animals, including specialty, emergency, urgent, and primary care. It is part of the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, which offers 24-hour, 7-day-a-week emergency medical services.
- Is the Lewis Small Animal Hospital accredited by any professional organizations?
- Yes, the Lewis Small Animal Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This accreditation signifies that the hospital voluntarily meets or exceeds over 900 rigorous standards in areas such as surgery, patient care, diagnostic testing, and emergency services.
- What advanced diagnostic equipment is available at the Veterinary Medical Center?
- The Veterinary Medical Center, which includes the Lewis Small Animal Hospital, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This includes a 3T MRI, a dual-source CT with cardiac gating, and a Varian Edge linear accelerator.
- What specialty services are offered at the Veterinary Medical Center?
- The Veterinary Medical Center offers 16 specialty areas, including Primary Care, Emergency & Critical Care, Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, Oncology & Radiation Therapy, Nutrition, Neurology, Cardiology, Small Rehabilitation, Urgent Care, Dentistry, Dermatology, and Medical Imaging.
- Does the Lewis Small Animal Hospital offer rehabilitation services?
- Yes, the Lewis Small Animal Hospital offers Small Animal Sports Medicine, which provides specialized expertise in non-invasive and non-surgical techniques for diagnosis and treatment of lameness, pain management, rehabilitation, conditioning, and injury prevention for various types of dogs.