AFTER HOURS:

Dear Clients of MVPH,

Over time, the practice of veterinary medicine continues to progress and evolve. With this progression has come a change in the expected standard of care in the case of after-hours medical emergencies. A lone veterinarian without support staff, limited physical abilities and the inability to hospitalize and monitor overnight no longer meets the expected standard in our profession, or the quality of care we wish to offer.

It is with careful consideration and a heavy heart that we have decided that as of January 1, 2025, we will no longer be offering after-hour care. We never thought that this was something that we would be contemplating, but for the safety and quality of care for our patients, this is a necessary move.

There are multiple emergency clinics within approximately an hour of Mankato that are fully staffed and better equipped to handle emergencies and after-hours care. We most frequently recommend Allied Emergency Service in Eden Prairie and Rochester, or South Metro Animal Emergency Care in Apple Valley. An extensive list of options can be found on our website, in the After Hours Page

We hope that you will understand and respect the basis of our decision and know that we have the best interests of all our patients at heart. As always, we will continue to work hard to provide for the care of your pets.

Sincerely,

The Doctors and Staff of Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital

 

HAVE YOU SET UP YOUR PET PORTAL YET?

Our Pet Portal enables clients to access their pet’s records, make appointment requests, refill medications, and even  make payments online!  Set up your account at:

https://petportal.vet/mnvalleypet

Your information does have to be entered just as it is in our computer system [use your latest invoice if you have one]  If you have any difficulty, just give us a call!

 

 

 

Medication and Pet Food

It is easy to get your pet’s medication and food without leaving your home!  We encourage you to utilize our online store by following the link below.

https://www.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy

By using the online store your pet food and medication will be delivered right to your door.

 

 

 

Fleas and Ticks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NexGard is available! This is a once a month oral flea and tick preventative for dogs. If you don’t like using the topical preparations ask us about this great option!

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