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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Red Wing, MN
Black Dog Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care for pets in Red Wing, MN and surrounding communities. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff combine advanced technology with compassionate care to ensure the well-being of every animal we treat. We prioritize preventive care, wellness exams, and emergency services while fostering a welcoming environment for pets and their owners. Our doctors bring decades of combined experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry, emphasizing client education and personalized treatment plans.The hospital's commitment to excellence extends to end-of-life care, diagnostic imaging, and in-house laboratory services, ensuring pets receive holistic care throughout their lives. Our team's expertise is matched by their genuine passion for animals, creating a practice where both pets and owners feel valued and supported.
Services
Spay and Neuter
Vaccinations
Wellness Exams
Emergency Care
Digital X-rays
Ultrasound
In-House Lab
Allergy Testing
Pain Management
End of Life Care
Highlights and features
- Our veterinarians have 11-12+ years of specialized experience in animal medicine and surgery
- We offer 24/7 emergency services with trained professionals available during clinic hours
- Equipped with advanced digital X-ray and ultrasound diagnostic capabilities
- Personalized wellness plans tailored to each pet's unique health requirements
- Dedicated comfort room for end-of-life care with private cremation options
What people say
Very sweet people
Cares for pets
Found time quickly
Utmost respect
Kind and helpful
Services
Spay and Neuter
Our surgical sterilization services prevent pet overpopulation while improving animal health. Spaying eliminates reproductive cancers in females, while neutering prevents testicular disease in males. The procedures use modern anesthetic monitoring similar to human hospitals, with post-operative care ensuring comfortable recovery. Our veterinarians perform these routine surgeries with precision and compassion.
Vaccinations
We provide core and lifestyle-based vaccinations to protect pets from preventable diseases. Rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccines follow AVMA guidelines, while non-core vaccines address individual risk factors. Our staff educates owners about vaccination schedules and potential side effects, ensuring pets maintain optimal immune protection throughout their lives.
Emergency Care
Five-day emergency veterinary services address critical conditions like poisoning, trauma, and severe illness. Our trained team uses advanced diagnostic tools and life-saving protocols to stabilize patients. We recommend calling ahead for immediate triage, with urgent care options available for non-life-threatening after-hours situations.
Digital X-rays
Our digital radiography system provides instant internal imaging without invasive procedures. This technology detects skeletal issues, organ abnormalities, and foreign objects with minimal radiation exposure. The non-invasive diagnostic tool enables rapid treatment decisions for improved patient outcomes.
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive physical examinations establish health baselines and detect early disease indicators. These preventive visits include dental assessments, parasite screening, and age-specific diagnostics. Regular wellness exams help maintain long-term pet health through proactive medical intervention.
People
Dr. Jennifer Scott
Veterinarian
Dr. Scott brings extensive small animal experience to our team. She focuses on pet wellness and internal medicine while managing a household of multiple rescue animals. Her client-centered approach emphasizes preventive care education.
Dr. Chris Boyle
Veterinarian
With expertise in surgery and dentistry, Dr. Boyle delivers comprehensive care grounded in her agricultural background. She balances clinical excellence with compassionate client communication, maintaining active involvement in continuing education.
Dr. Emmy Hartman
Veterinarian
A Red Wing native, Dr. Hartman specializes in geriatric care and wellness programs. Her 11 years of metro-area practice experience complement her hometown commitment to personalized veterinary medicine and client education.
Dr. Nicole Brown
Veterinarian
Recent University of Minnesota graduate Dr. Brown focuses on preventative medicine and dermatology. She combines fresh perspective with evidence-based practices, maintaining active involvement in professional development while serving companion animals with compassion.
Cheryl
Office Manager
With 40+ years of veterinary experience, Cheryl oversees clinic operations while maintaining direct client interaction. Her career-long Red Wing focus ensures seamless integration of administrative excellence with animal care priorities.
Questions
What services does Black Dog Animal Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, emergency treatment, digital X-rays, ultrasound diagnostics, and end-of-life care.
Do you accept emergency appointments?
Yes, we offer emergency veterinary services five days weekly with trained professionals available during clinic hours for urgent medical needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Red Wing and surrounding communities including Welch, Vasa, Hay Creek, and Hager City, MN.
Are your veterinarians experienced?
Our doctors have 11-12+ years of specialized experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry, with ongoing professional development.
Do you offer after-hours care?
While we're closed weekends, our urgent care facility accommodates non-life-threatening after-hours needs during weekday evenings.
