Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Albertville, MN
At BestFriends Veterinary Clinic, we prioritize building strong relationships with our clients while delivering high-quality veterinary medicine and comprehensive client education. Our mission is to provide exceptional medical, surgical, and preventive healthcare in a professional yet caring environment for pets, clients, and employees. With over 20 years of combined experience, our team of four veterinary technicians and two veterinarians, Dr. Lisa Sell and Dr. Kristine Reid, focuses on personalized care tailored to each pet's unique needs. We emphasize preventive care through annual wellness exams, vaccine recommendations based on individual risk factors, and routine diagnostic testing to detect health issues early. Our surgical services range from spays and neuters to specialized procedures performed in collaboration with board-certified surgeons, all while maintaining rigorous anesthetic monitoring standards.We utilize both in-house laboratory equipment and reference laboratories for timely diagnostic results, complemented by digital radiography and specialist interpretation. Our family-oriented approach extends to our clinic design, featuring child-friendly amenities to create a welcoming atmosphere for all clients. We believe in empowering pet owners with knowledge to make informed decisions while respecting their ultimate authority in their pet's care plan. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in testimonials highlighting our compassionate staff, thorough medical attention, and the trust clients place in our long-term care of their pets.
Services
Wellness Care
Dentistry
Surgical Services
Diagnostic Testing
Puppy Training Classes
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined veterinary experience since opening in 2012.
- Our team remembers each pet's medical history for personalized care.
- We offer specialized surgical services with board-certified collaborators.
- Our family-oriented clinic features child-friendly amenities during appointments.
- We emphasize preventive care with tailored vaccine recommendations and early disease detection.
What people say
Truly care about my pets
Remember my dog's history
Best in the business
Comfortable environment
Thorough appointments
Services
Wellness Care
Our wellness exams focus on preventive care through annual checkups, individualized vaccine recommendations, and year-round parasite prevention. We emphasize early disease detection through routine diagnostic testing as pets age, helping extend their healthy lifespans. Our approach combines medical expertise with personalized health planning for each pet's unique needs.
Dentistry
We provide comprehensive dental care including teeth cleaning, oral exams, and full-mouth x-rays to address periodontal disease affecting 85% of pets over four years old. Our services maintain oral health to prevent systemic medical issues while ensuring fresh breath and comfortable eating for pets.
Surgical Services
Our surgical capabilities include soft tissue procedures like spays/neuters, mass removals, and gastrointestinal surgeries. We collaborate with board-certified specialists for orthopedic procedures while maintaining strict anesthetic monitoring with blood pressure, EKG, and oxygen level tracking throughout all operations.
Diagnostic Testing
We combine in-house blood chemistry analyzers and urine testing equipment with reference laboratory partnerships for comprehensive diagnostics. Digital radiography with specialist interpretation supports accurate internal assessments, enabling timely treatment decisions for complex medical conditions.
Puppy Training Classes
Certified trainer Kristy Francis offers puppy socialization and obedience classes focusing on early behavioral development. Our programs include puppy kindergarten for 8-18 week olds and basic manners training for adolescent dogs, using positive reinforcement techniques in a veterinary environment to reduce future clinic anxiety.
People
Dr. Lisa Sell
Veterinarian
With over 20 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Sell founded BestFriends in 2012 after practicing locally since 2005. She specializes in comprehensive pet care and has mentored veterinary teams for over 15 years.
Dr. Kristine Reid
Veterinarian
Joining BestFriends in 2017, Dr. Reid brings collaborative expertise from her previous work with Dr. Sell. She focuses on compassionate patient care and has extensive experience in diagnostic medicine.
Kristy Francis
Certified Trainer
Our certified dog trainer offers positive-reinforcement classes focusing on puppy socialization and obedience training. She has developed specialized programs to help pets associate veterinary visits with positive experiences.
Questions
What services do you offer for senior pets?
We recommend routine diagnostic testing for aging pets to detect diseases early when they're more treatable.
Do you provide emergency veterinary care?
We recommend contacting BluePearl Veterinary Partners or Allied Emergency Veterinary Service for urgent care needs.
Are puppy training classes included with veterinary visits?
Our certified trainer offers separate training programs that complement regular wellness checkups.
How do you handle complex medical cases?
We collaborate with board-certified specialists for advanced diagnostics and treatments while maintaining primary care oversight.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, debit cards, and credit cards (with a 3% processing fee).
Can I request specific appointment times?
Our weekday appointments are available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Friday hours ending at 4:30 PM.
