Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC)
About Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC)
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is a locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital with a history of serving the Twin Cities area since 1980. With two locations — one in Oakdale at 1160 Helmo Ave N and one in St. Paul at 1542 7th St W — both facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing emergency and urgent care for pets when it matters most. AERC is owned and operated by Minnesota-licensed veterinarians who live in the community, giving families confidence that their pets are cared for by local professionals committed to the region.
The Oakdale facility also serves as an advanced specialty center, allowing family veterinarians to refer patients to board-certified specialists without requiring additional travel. AERC's specialty services extend beyond the Twin Cities metro to families throughout Minnesota, western Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. The center emphasizes collaborative care, working closely alongside family veterinarians to ensure continuity of treatment and smooth transitions throughout a pet's care journey, including during difficult end-of-life situations.
Services Offered
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) provides the following services to families in the Oakdale, MN area:
- 24/7 Emergency and Urgent Care
- Specialty Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Advanced Imaging
- End-of-Life Veterinary Care
What to Expect
AERC is accessible 24 hours a day at both their Oakdale location — (651) 501-3766 — and their St. Paul location — (651) 293-1800. For emergency situations, families can call ahead or drive directly to either facility. Specialty services at the Oakdale campus require a referral appointment and are available by scheduling. The team at AERC partners with your family veterinarian to share medical histories and coordinate follow-up care, minimizing disruption for your pet. For families navigating end-of-life decisions, AERC's experienced veterinary team can provide guidance, compassionate support, and access to the full range of resources the center offers.
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Contact details
(651) 501-3766
Hours of operation
Open 24 Hours
We are located in the heart of the community
1160 Helmo Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128, United States
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Service Offered
Animal hospital
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