University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center is a veterinary practice offering emergency care in Saint Paul, MN. Phone number, posted hours, directions and a map are below, along with the nearest alternatives if they are closed or full. Emergency services are offered, but not around the clock — call ahead.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1365 Gortner Avenue, Suite 225, Saint Paul, MN 55108
- Phone
- (612) 626-8387
- Website
- https://vmc.umn.edu/
- Hours
24/7 emergency
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Using University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center for emergency care
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center offers emergency services but is not listed as open 24 hours, so availability depends on the time you arrive. Always call before setting off. If nobody answers, treat the practice as closed and head for the nearest 24-hour hospital instead.
Nearest 24-hour emergency hospitals
- Animal Emergency & Referral Center (AERC) Saint Paul — Saint Paul, ~5 miles away, roughly a 14 min drive · (651) 293-1800
- BluePearl — Arden Hills, ~5 miles away, roughly a 9 min drive · (763) 754-5000
- BluePearl Pet Hospital - Golden Valley — Golden Valley, ~10 miles away, roughly a 18 min drive · (952) 942-8272
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not live traffic.
Other vets near Saint Paul, MN
Useful if University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center is booked, closed, or not taking new patients. Ordered by distance.
- Minnepau Veterinary ClinicFalcon Heights · ~1 miles · 🚗 ~5 min
- Midway Animal HospitalFalcon Heights · ~2 miles · 🚗 ~5 min
- Banfield Pet HospitalRoseville · ~2 miles · 🚗 ~6 min
- VCA Feist Animal HospitalSaint Paul · ~3 miles · 🚗 ~8 min
- East Lake Animal ClinicMinneapolis · ~3 miles · 🚗 ~9 min
- Como Park Animal HospitalRoseville · ~3 miles · 🚗 ~9 min
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center sets its own prices. Typical United States emergency rates run $100–$250 for exam and triage, $800–$3,000 with an overnight stay — full cost breakdown, what to do if you cannot pay.
Suspected poisoning: call ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 (24/7, consultation fee applies) on the way in.