[Updated October 30, 2018]
Your pet received a scary diagnosis. You need a veterinary specialist or service. Who do you ask? The following list is pet parent approved resources of specialists and services from Animal Bridges’ clients. Elaine experienced a few of these specialists with Hobbes or as a client’s extra set of ears or moral support.
No one paid to be on the list. This is not an endorsement of the services. This is a list solely of Animal Bridges clients’ recommendations of pet parent approved resources. The information is from the website or brochure of the services listed.
Many of the veterinarians are board certified. Please use this list as a starting point of finding the correct vet or service for your pet.
Acupuncture, Traditional Oriental Medicine, and Food Therapy
Lake Harriet Veterinary http://lakeharrietvet.com/
Cathy Sinning, DVM
Nicole Palmieri, DVM
Minneapolis, MN 612-822-1545
“Lake Harriet Veterinary is dedicated to providing the best integrative veterinary medical care available to animal caretakers in the Twin Cities region.”
Cardiology
Animal Emergency and Referral Service http://aercmn.com
Michelle Rose, DVM
Oakdale, MN 651-501-3766
St. Paul, MN 651-293-1800
“…profession interests include minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of congenital heart disease and strategies for congestive heart failure that optimize the patient’s quality of life.”
Veterinary Cardiology Specialists http://vetcardiologist.com
Janet Olson, DVM, DACVIM
Minnesota and Iowa 612-353-7440
“Veterinary Cardiology Specialists (VCS) works hand-in-hand with veterinary hospitals to provide uncompromised cardiac care for patients with heart disease.”
Chiropractic
Chiropractic for EveryBody http://chiropracticforeverybody.com/
Annie Seefeldt, DC
Locations around Twin Cities 952-484-5460
Perpetual Motion Animal Chiropractic http://perpetualmotionchiro.com/
Rebecca (Becca) Amstutz, DC
Edina, MN and other locations 612-709-2675
Pet Performance
http://www.mnvet.com/2012-07-28-20-13-08/chiropractic-care
Mark LaVallie, DC
Shoreview, MN 651-484-331
Critical Care and Toxicology
Animal Emergency and Referral Service http://aercmn.com
Justine Lee, DVM
Oakdale, MN 651-501-3766
St. Paul, MN 651-293-1800
“Dr. Lee lectures throughout the world on emergency, critical care, and toxicology…”
Dermatology
McKeever Dermatology Clinics, Inc. http://www.mckeevervetderm.com/
Patrick J. McKeever, MS, DVM, DACVD
Nicole Heinrich DVM, DACVD
Harold Richardson, MN, DVM
Amy Haarstad, DVM (Resident)
Eden Prairie, MN 952-946-0035
Oakdale, MN 651-501-4920
“There are many skin diseases that affect animals including allergies, hormonal imbalances, ear infections, nail disease, and autoimmune, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases.”
End of Life Care at Home (Geriatric Support, Hospice, and Euthanasia)
MN Pets http://mnpets.com
Rebecca McComas, DVM and 10 other gentle veterinarians
Servicing Twin Cities 7 County Metro Area and Western Wisconsin
612-354-8500
“So you can say goodbye in peace and privacy, with help and support.”
End of Life Photographic Memories – Joy Sessions®
Sarah Beth Photography http://sarahbethphotography.com/joy-sessions/
Sarah Ernhart
Minneapolis, MN
612-804-2518 or info@sarahbethphotography.com
“These special, end-of-life sessions are just for terminally ill or elderly pets. These beautiful photos will highlight your relationship together and the love you share before they pass.”
Emergency Veterinary Hospitals
Blue Pearl Pet Emergency http://bluepearl.com/ourhospitals/
Located in Twin Cities, MN and Nationally
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center https://www.vmc.umn.edu/about-us/specialties-services/emergency-critical-care
St. Paul, MN
Holistic Veterinary
Lake Harriet Veterinary http://lakeharrietvet.com/
Cathy Sinning, DVM
Jim Sinning, DVM
Nicole Palmieri, DVM
Megan Schommer, DVM
Jessy Stenross, DVM
Jen Gallus, DVM
Minneapolis, MN 612-822-1545
“Lake Harriet Veterinary is dedicated to providing the best integrative veterinary medical care available to animal caretakers in the Twin Cities region.”
Neurology
Alistair McVey, DVM – Associate Clinical Specialist
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vcs/sections/specialties/alistairmcvey/home.html
University of Minnesota Small Animal Hospital 612-626-VETS (8387)
vetneuro@umn.edu or mcvey005@tc.umn.edu
St. Paul, MN
Oncology
Antonella Borgatti,DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, Diplomate ECVIM-CA – Assistant Professor
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vcs/sections/oncology/borgatti/home.html
University of Minnesota Small Animal Hospital 612-626-VETS (8387)
borgatti@umn.edu
St. Paul, MN
Mike Henson,DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Oncology – Assistant Clinical Professor
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vcs/sections/intmed/mikehenson/home.html
University of Minnesota Small Animal Hospital 612-626-VETS (8387)
henso001@umn.edu
St. Paul, MN
Brian Husbands DVM, DACVIM-Oncology, CVA (Acupuncturist)
University of Minnesota Small Animal Hospital 612-626-VETS (8387)
St. Paul, MN
Ophthalmology
Animal Eye Specialty Center http://www.animaleyespecialtycenter.com/
Robert D. Larocca, DVM, ACVO Diplomate
Andover, MN 763-767-3937 (EYES)
“Animal Eye Specialty Center is a private referral center for specialized professional eye care and surgery of most species of animals.”
Companion Animal Eye Center http://www.companionanimaleyecenter.com/
Connie L. Sillerud DVM
Golden Valley, MN 763-529-7591
“… a practice limited to providing veterinary ophthalmology care for companion animals.”
Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialty Practice, Inc. http://peteyeclinic.com
Dennis K. Olivero, DVM, ACVO
St. Louis Park, MN 952-929-8299
“Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialty Practice is a referral specialty practice limited solely to surgery and medicine of animal eye disease.”
Orthopedic and Joint Replacement
Betty Kramek, DVM Diplomate ACVS
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vcs/sections/surgery/bettykramek/home.html
University of Minnesota Small Animal Hospital 612-626-VETS (8387)
Heffe001@umn.edu
St. Paul, MN
Pet Poison Helpline
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
Call for immediate help if your pet ate something that may be toxic. The $59 per incident fee is well worth it.
Pet Boarding
Pets Are Inn http://petsareinn.com
Pets are boarded in pre-screened, approved homes for 30 years including special needs pets (diabetic, aging, post surgery, etc.)
Locations in Hawaii, Minnesota (Twin Cities area), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
Please check website for service areas and phone numbers.
Radiology
VetRadiolist, LLC
Travis Saveraid, DVM, ACVR
Twin Cities, MN 651-233-7525 or travis@vetradiologist.com
“…provide mobile ultrasound service in Twin Cities…”
Call or email “for questions or scheduling of ultrasound examinations.”
Rehabilitation
Twin Cities Animal Rehab + Sports Medicine http://tcrehab.com
Julia Tomlinson DVM, DACVSMR, certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapist
Amy Whaley, DVM, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapist
Burnsville, MN 952-224-9354
“Our veterinarians are trained to find and treat the sources of pain and restricted movement then prescribe appropriate therapy to address those issues.”
Surgical Specialists
Veterinary Surgical Specialists http://ighvet.com/vet_specialists.php
Stephen Levine DVM board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Diplomate
Scott Hammel DVM board-certified small animal veterinary surgeon, Diplomate
Lara Rasmussen DVM board-certified surgeon, Diplomate.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 651-451-4404
VSS vets travel to vet clinics in the Twin Cities.
