Emergency Care

There is never a good time for an emergency! We do provide a doctor to consult with after hours and can take care of some minor emergencies as well. For major emergencies, we refer our patients to the Animal Emergency Clinic in Oakdale, MN. They have a qualified emergency veterinarian and trained staff on duty during the evening hours and weekends allowing them to be prepared for major surgical or medical emergencies when we are closed.

For Emergency Services please call
715-386-1235

Laser Surgical Services

Our doctors are trained in state-of-the-art surgical techniques should your pet require a surgery. Our CO2 Laser will be used for almost all of the surgeries. The benefits of laser surgery include less pain, less bleeding, and less swelling which make the recovery much easier and less painful for your pets. Additonal pain medications may be sent home with your pet as well if it is necessary.

Complete Dental Services

Does your pet have BAD BREATH? Tarter and plaque accumulations on the teeth not only cause bad breath but can also lead to heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease. Hillcrest Animal Hospital offers complete dental care for your pets including cleaning and prophylaxis, extractions, polishing and sealing. We can also train you how to brush your pet’s teeth and also how to use the OraVet home care sealants to help keep their mouth and 'smile' healthy.

Preventive Medicine

Keeping your pets healthy is the goal of the entire staff. We recommend a complete physical exam at least once a year, and sometimes every 4 to 6 months as your pets get older. Our pets age much more rapidly than we do and some significant changes can occur in just a few months! Our Preventive Health recommendations for your pet will be made on the findings from our physical exam and individualized based on the needs, environment, and life-style of you and your pets. Some of our preventive recommendations may include diet changes, dental care, vaccinations, bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, heartworm prevention, or flea and tick control.

Internal Medicine Services

Our primary goal is always to maintain healthy pets with prevention. In the event your pet should get sick, we are trained and equipped to help make them more comfortable. Our in-house diagnostic lab, pharmacy, radiology, surgical suite and, if needed, hospital care, will help your pet make a speedy recovery.

Pharmacy

Hillcrest Animal Hospital carries a large selection of medications for pets to help treat their medical conditions. We know your time is valuable and can most often times send the medication home with you at the time of your visit and eliminate multiple stops. We can also have many medications specially formulated into liquid or treats for some of our more picky patients.

Laboratory Diagnostics

With our on-site diagnostic lab we can often times diagnose and treat your pet’s illness in one visit. Routine blood tests, urinalysis, fecal analysis and more can be done while you wait. More specialized test we can send to an outside lab and often time get results the following day, including weekends.

AVID Microchips

Have you ever lost a pet? It is a scary thought. A microchip can be inserted under the skin of your pet and can help reunite them with their lost family. These chips are relatively small and can be implanted during any routine exam or surgery. The microchips contain a 9 digit sequence, similar to a social security number, with identifies the pet. Most animal shelters and veterinary clinics in the country have scanners that can read the microchips and use that number to help locate the lost family.

Boarding Kennels and Bathing

Hillcrest Animal Hospital offers a full boarding facility for dogs and cats. Dogs are walked outside 3 times a day by our hospital staff. We are able to give any necessary medications, diet or medical care to your pets while they are staying with us. Baths and nail trims are also available for pets that just need a little extra pampering.

Radiology

Our on-site radiology unit and processor allow us to get quality x-ray films of your pets while you wait so that our doctors can read and interpret these films during your visit. This enables you to learn more about your pet’s condition during your initial visit and allows for quicker medical attention to your pets if that is necessary.

Behavior Counseling

New pet owners and young puppies and kittens can be like oil and water. We will work with you to help you understand your pet’s behavior and then help you guide them as they mature. Gaining an understanding of what your pets are telling you and having them understand what you want from them will help to form that happy family that you were looking for when you first got your pet.

Nutrition Counseling

Good nutrition is the basis for good health. We can help you develop a dietary plan for your pets based on their age, current weight, medical conditions and life-style. Obesity is a growing problem with many of our pets and can lead to multiple metabolic and orthopedic diseases later in life. Like with us, it is always easier to keep the weight off rather than taking it off later! Let us help.