A Calm First Visit for Your New Pet
What to bring, what happens in the room and how to make a new puppy or kitten's first exam feel easy for everyone.
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Families across Minneapolis and the wider Twin Cities have trusted us since 2011
A neighborhood clinic built around your pet.
Our promise
Unhurried exams and clear answers for every family we see.
- Same-week wellness visits
- Licensed vets on every shift
Clinic hours
- Mon - Fri
- 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 - 15:00
- Sunday
- Closed
- Same-day sick visits
- Digital X-ray in house
- Licensed veterinarians
In-house lab, Digital X-ray, Online pharmacy, Pet insurance friendly, Dental suite, Quiet cat room
Everything your pet needs under one roof.
Prevention comes first here
Most of what we do happens before a pet is sick: careful exams, sensible vaccines and plans that fit family life.
A yearly or twice-yearly exam gives us a baseline for your pet, so small changes in weight, teeth, skin or bloodwork stand out early, while they are easier and less costly to manage.
Our wellness plans spread routine care into monthly payments, with exams, core vaccines and testing included, so cost is never the reason a visit gets put off.
Care that feels unhurried
Thirty-minute appointments leave room for real questions, nervous pets and the details that matter to you.
From diet questions to the odd cough you noticed last week, our doctors take the time to listen, explain what they see and write it down so nothing gets lost on the drive home.
A quiet cat room, plenty of treats and a slower pace for anxious pets mean many of our patients walk in more relaxed each time they visit us.
What pet families tell us after visits
“Our appointment started on time and nobody rushed us. Dr. Halvorsen explained every step to our nervous rescue.”
Megan L.Owner of Biscuit“They called me during surgery recovery just to say Rufus was awake and warm. That call meant the world.”
Marcus B.Owner of Rufus“Same-day sick visit, X-rays in minutes and a clear plan in writing. I knew exactly what to do at home.”
Priya S.Owner of Otis“Our cat hates car rides, yet she left calmer than she arrived. The quiet cat room really helps her.”
Ellen T.Owner of Mochi
Three steps to a healthier pet
Book a visit
Choose a time online or call our team, and tell us a little about your pet and what you would like checked.
Meet your vet
Your veterinarian examines your pet with you in the room, explains findings and answers every question.
Follow the plan
Leave with a written summary, any medication and reminders set for the next step in care.
Careful, friendly, unhurried vet care for every pet in our city, from the very first visit!
Visit the clinic:
4180 Birchwood Lane, Suite 2,
Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Talk with our friendly clinic team today
Birchline clinic details
- (555) 318-2046
- hello@birchlinevet.example
- 4180 Birchwood Lane, Suite 2, Minneapolis, MN 55409
- Mon to Fri 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sun closed
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Your questions answered
We are a general practice clinic for dogs and cats: wellness exams, vaccines, dental care, spay and neuter and other soft tissue surgery, in-house lab work and X-ray, and same-day sick visits during open hours.
Call us, use the request form on our contact page or tap Book appointment anywhere on the site. Our team confirms every request by phone or email within one business day.
Yes. We see dogs and cats of every age, and our quiet cat room keeps feline patients away from barking waiting areas.
Our after-hours phone line directs you to the nearest emergency hospital, and we follow up with your pet the next day we are open.
Every doctor is a licensed veterinarian and every technician is credentialed. Our team has more than eighty years of combined experience in small animal practice.
Plans for every budget
Wellness plans bundle exams, vaccines and testing into one monthly amount, with no sign-up fee and no surprises at the desk.
- No sign-up fee
- Cancel any month
Here when pets need us
Book online in a minute or call the clinic during open hours. After hours, our phone line points you to the nearest emergency hospital.
