Call before you drive. An exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour in every hospital. Tell the team the species and the problem, and ask whether they can see your pet now or which hospital can.
Emergency hospitals that see exotic pets near Minneapolis
VEG Eden Prairie
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group16490 W 78th St, Suite A, Eden Prairie, MN 55346Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202613 miles(952) 444-1034VEG Maple Grove
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group7855 Elm Creek Boulevard North, Maple Grove, MN 55369Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202614 miles(763) 575-7171Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota - Emergency and Specialty
Open now · 24/71160 Helmo Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128Exotic petsICUCT or MRICareCreditScratchpayWhat the hospital says: “…Care Specialty & Referral Services Anesthesia & Pain Management Avian & Exotic Medicine Cardiology Dentistry & Oral Surgery Dermatology & Allergy Feline…”
Verified November 4, 202615 miles(651) 501-3766VEG Woodbury
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group720 Commons Drive suite 130, Woodbury, MN 55125Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202617 miles(651) 780-7595
Listed only where the hospital's own website says it treats exotic species; the quote shows the wording. Distances are straight-line from the center of Minneapolis. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Minneapolis.
While you travel
- Birds: keep the bird warm (a covered carrier in a warm car) and quiet; do not offer food or water if it is weak or breathing with effort.
- Rabbits: a rabbit that stops eating or passing droppings for 12 hours needs the same-day attention of a veterinarian.
- Reptiles: transport in a secure, ventilated container at the animal's normal temperature range; avoid overheating in the car.
Poison emergencies
If you think your pet swallowed something toxic
Call one of the two national animal poison lines while you get ready to leave. Both are staffed by veterinary toxicology specialists around the clock; expect a consultation fee per case.
ASPCA (888) 426-4435 Helpline (855) 764-7661
Numbers checked on the official ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline sites, November 2026. What to do while you call. Dose calculators: chocolate, xylitol, grapes and raisins, ibuprofen.