After Hours Urgent and Emergency Care

On-Call Local Veterinarian is available during the following hours:

Monday through Friday – 6am-8am, 5pm-10pm
Saturdays and Sundays – 6am-10pm
Federal Holidays – 6am-10pm

To Access After-Hours Veterinary Care, Click on the Following Link:

VetTriage

CLICK HERE FOR VETERINARY CARE AFTER HOURS

(For after-hours emergency service we have partnered with VetTriage to offer video telehealth services.) The VetTriage veterinarians are available 24/7 and will assess your pet on a live video chat for a $50 fee (regardless of duration) to determine if your pet requires immediate emergency care, or simple monitoring at home until we reopen. In the event of an emergency, they will coordinate your visit to the local on-call hospital or emergency veterinary hospital.

*Use a smartphone or tablet for the session to ensure a camera and microphone can be accessed. 

In case of lack of internet access, please call 1-800-940-1921

After hours care is shared with other veterinary facilities in the area. The On Call Veterinarian may be located at any one of the following facilities:


Crosslake Veterinary Hospital, 35668 Co Rd 3, Crosslake MN 56442
Animal Care Center, 6763 Foley Rd S, Baxter MN 56425
Brainerd Animal Hospital, 2720 Oak St, Brainerd MN 56401
Lakeland Veterinary Hospital, 7372 Woida Rd N, Baxter MN 56425
Garrison Animal Hospital, 27264 MN-18, Garrison, MN 56450

If your pet is experiencing an emergency outside of normal business hours, please do the following:

  • QRGo to www.crosslakevet.com or access via QR code here:
  • Click the Emergencies link in the website main menu or click HERE to be redirected to a portal for VetTriage – enter your basic contact and payment information
  • Be prepared to video chat with a veterinarian – be with your pet and be prepared to provide a summary of your concerns
  • If your pet ingested a toxic substance, be sure to have the product and name of active ingredient readily available
  • If your pet needs an in-person visit, be aware you will travel to 1 of 5 different facilities depending on the local veterinarian on call, available between 6am and 10pm, 7 days per week
  • If you do not have access to internet, a phone number alternative is listed here (1-800-940-1921) and the recorded phone message when you call Crosslake Veterinary Hospital at (218) 692-4400.

If your pet is experiencing an overnight emergency between 10pm and 6am, VetTriage will be able to provide you with a consult with a veterinarian to determine if your pet is stable until care hours have resumed. If your pet is deemed unstable, you will be provided with contact information for 24-hour emergency hospitals across Minnesota. We recommend the following:

Limited Hours Available: 

Available 24/7, but always call ahead:

Click Here to Learn More About Assessing Your Pet in an Emergency