Veterinary Emergency & Urgent Care
I Have An Emergency
Veterinary Care Rooted in Trust—and Right Here in the Twin Cities
Oakdale Urgent Care, Emergency & Specialty
Phone: (651) 501-3766Address: 1160 Helmo Ave N,
Oakdale, MN 55128
Open 24/7 for Emergencies & Urgent Care
Specialty Services Available by Appointment Only
St. Paul Emergency & Urgent Care
Phone: (651) 293-1800Address: 1542 7th St W,
St Paul, MN 55102
Open 24/7 for Emergencies & Urgent Care
At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC), pets have been part of our story since 1980—and so have the people who love them. As a locally-owned emergency and specialty veterinary practice with locations in the Twin Cities metro, we’re proud to care for dogs, cats, and their families during life’s everyday moments and the unexpected ones, too.
Whether it’s a late-night emergency or a referral to one of our board-certified specialists, everything your pet needs is under one roof—and delivered by a team that treats them like their own.
24/7 Emergency Services If you have an emergency with your pet, please call us, review our emergency and urgent care page, or drive directly to one of our two locations.
Emergency + Specialty Care, All in One Place
We're here when it matters most.
We offer 24/7 emergency care, and our Oakdale facility is also home to an advanced specialty center that provides a range of services, including surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and other specialized care. That means your family veterinarian can refer you to trusted specialists without adding extra travel or transitions for your pet.
Our collaborative, in-house approach makes it easier to get answers fast—and keeps your pet surrounded by a team that’s working together on their behalf. Plus, we work closely with your family veterinarian to ensure a seamless transition of care.
Owned by Minnesota Veterinarians
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is an emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Minnesota that is owned by Minnesota-licensed veterinarians that live in your community. We’re experts at providing veterinary medicine that serves our clients, their pets, and the local veterinary community.
What does local ownership mean to you?
- We are your neighbors and colleagues, and we have a dedicated interest in providing outstanding quality medicine.
- As a locally owned practice, we also try to support and work closely with other Minnesota businesses and state services.
- We celebrate what makes Minnesota special and seek to preserve and grow those local assets.
Serving the Twin Cities
and Beyond
We proudly serve families across the seven-county metro with emergency care—and our specialty services extend throughout Minnesota, western Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas.
If your pet needs us, we’re here.
