Philip L. Nelson DVM
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Philip L. Nelson DVM
We have taken our animals here for years and would absolutely recommend Pet Central. Everyone is always so kind and accommodating. Not only have they been great every time we brought our dogs in, but when it was time to have my elderly cat put down, the bedside manner was so incredible. If you live in Minneapolis or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets - look no further.

Pet Central Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital that welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our veterinarians have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. If you have any questions, call 612-781-6941 or email us at [email protected]imalhospital.com and we'll promptly get back to you.
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Our facility includes five exam rooms, a closely supervised hospitalization area, a well-stocked pharmacy, an in-hospital surgery suite, in-house lab, digital x-ray capabilities, full service grooming, and boarding kennel runs. We have six licensed Veterinarians, two practice managers, and 13 support staff members including four Certified Veterinary Technicians.
Pet Central Veterinary Clinic offers routine preventive care, vaccinations, exams, flea and tick control, high-quality regular and prescription pet food. Learn more about this on Our Practice page. Also visit Meet The Team to learn more about our staff! As an advanced Animal Hospital, we are proud to offer laser surgery as a progressive option for our clients who want the safest and least painful treatment for their pets.
Check out the About Us page as well as the Our Practice page to learn more about Pet Central Animal Hospital. New clients may also benefit from visiting the What to Expect page. If you are planning to visit us for surgery, boarding, or grooming, you may want to visit the Online Forms page to print and fill out forms ahead of time.
To help make your visit to Dirty Dog and Cat Grooming as easy and efficient as possible, you can download and complete the Grooming Agreement prior to coming in. If your pet is scheduled to be admitted to Pet Central Animal Hospital for surgery or hospitalization, please sign this standard consent form.
At Pet Central Animal Hospital in Minneapolis Minnesota, we have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your pet. Our veterinary facility is clean, comfortable, and efficient. Our facility includes five exam rooms, a closely supervised hospitalization area, a well-stocked pharmacy, an in-hospital surgery suite, digital x-ray capabilities, full service grooming, and boarding kennel runs.
Reviews (17)
Jonah Bauer
Jonah Bauer
Dec 22, 2021
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Got my cat a lion cut here and it’s just of an unforgivable quality for the 80 dollar price tag, his little boots are uneven in height. there are chunks of fur they outright missed. You’re better off taking your cat to an actual groomer, especially since other groomers charge about the same price and do a good job. Sorry I wanted to like it but they did bad
Robert Dr. BurnLoud Stave
Robert Dr. BurnLoud Stave
Dec 09, 2021
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Great service friendly staff very loving pet care...my puppy had the greatest experience thank you PET CENTRAL
Destinee Cook
Destinee Cook
Dec 01, 2021
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I had a really great experience bringing my bulldog in for a little emergency appointment. She was having a hard time walking & I didn’t know how I was going to get her in from my car to the clinic. Before I even had to ask, the fella behind the front desk offered help. He came out to my car & grabbed my 65 lb bulldog no problem and was so kind to her. Made my nerves go down a lot. 💚
Sanja O.
Sanja O.
Nov 25, 2021
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We have been customers for years here. Due to unexpected circumstances our dog had to stay there as in “holding facility”. Staff was really rude and not so helpful. Spoken to Heather multiple times and never got the sense there is any passion or care for the animals. I will never go back to this business. They don’t seem they care for pets, they care about bottom line $.
Be aware!!
N. K.
N. K.
Nov 18, 2021
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They are really good with my cats! And if you communicate you're running late, I'm always running late, They are understanding and accommodating yet still if they can be to get my cats in still. I appreciate that greatly with my hectic schedule and difficulty making it on time. They also schedule an appointment within a weeks time at the latest. Or I just get lucky. But I have heard other places taking much much longer. I recommend Pet Central Animal Hospital.
Nicholas Flamel
Nicholas Flamel
Sep 18, 2021
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I brought my cat in to get treated for ringworm. I was given a cream to apply to the area and a (wrong size) cone. I was told to do this for 2 weeks. After the two weeks it only got worse and our other cat contracted it. When we brought them both in, we were given an oral medication to go along with the ointment, as well as a shampoo. The vet could not find the spot on our 2nd cat and made us find it. Despite it being over an inch wide. They also did not examine the cats fully and missed other spots. We bought our own woods lamp and found the other spots at home. It seemed like they did not care
Joey
Joey
Sep 14, 2021
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I’ve been taking my 2 dogs here for 4 years now and their staff is always great. They patiently listen to my questions and provide options. Like most vets they are busy but are flexible in scheduling. I’d recommend Pet Central to anyone!
Nicole Adams Blume
Nicole Adams Blume
Aug 08, 2021
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Dr. Mary Ngo's genuine love of the animals and their people shines through.
Toni at the front desk remembers our kitties every time and always has scritchies for them.
I know how slammed veterinary staff have… been during the past year and a half by the huge increase in people with pets, but the team at Pet Central still have smiles.
Everyone there treats our precious critters with care, talks to them throughout procedures to help keep them comfortable.
Dolan Cassidy
Dolan Cassidy
Aug 02, 2021
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So kind and helpful, walk you through all your options with no pressure at all. The prices are also extremely reasonable, definitely one of the more affordable options in Minneapolis. The staff are fantastic with pets and people, and make sure your pets are very well taken care of.
Laura Thompson
Laura Thompson
Jul 25, 2021
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They're a little pricey but we bring all our pups here and the feral cats when needed. They're usually really good about getting one of our pups in on an emergency basis. It costs quite a bit for an emergency drop off however, if they need to see the vet its a really good option.
Ashley Smith Mikkelson
Ashley Smith Mikkelson
Apr 14, 2021
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Thank you Pet Central for ALWAYS being so amazing and understanding! I can't tell you how much you've helped our pets and our family ♡♡
Cindi Jg
Cindi Jg
Feb 10, 2021
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Your groomer should be let go. Shaving down double coated dogs is not right, especially after being told not to. How ignorant! Their coat can be damaged permanently. And Mn has subzero temperatures this week!
Thomas J. Kirby
Thomas J. Kirby
Jul 29, 2020
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Dr. Jasmine Hoveland is an Angel! Caring, compassionate, and professional. She’s a keeper!
Lisa Filter
Lisa Filter
Jul 28, 2020
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I've only gone a few times, but each visit with our cats here has been good.
Clayton Morris
Clayton Morris
Jul 08, 2020
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This review is for the groomer: We dropped off our Bernedoodle puppy and did not want very much taken off since it was his first haircut as a puppy and we like his hair long. We told this to the groomer at the door and asked that they only cut an inch of hair off his body. When we picked him up he was shaved down completely! We asked the groomer… and they said they only do buzzer cuts and not scissor cuts. So what we asked for was not possible and the groomer didn’t even tell us this. She probably misunderstood what I said, but it is their job to take the owners instructions and cut
Aj Noyer
Aj Noyer
Mar 07, 2020
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My hamster was sick and wasn't going to make it, and the people there were very nice and supportive through the whole experience. And the vet was also very nice. Thank you for making this experience easier for us.
Tonya Robarge
Tonya Robarge
Feb 17, 2020
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There are a dozen vets between my house and PCAH. We had an emergency with my daughters pet rat just before 6 pm about a year ago, and every place I called told me they were closing, or that they didn’t have… any appts available. (I felt like nobody wanted to deal with a rat) But when I called PCAH at 5:55pm (they were closing at 6). They told me to bring him in right away, even though I was 20 mins away. They were the only people I talked to that day, that cared enough about a rat to make time for him. And that is what I look for in a veterinarian office. So now we’re PCAH for