Pet Healthcare Services

Providing Services Since 1970 | MVMA Member | Emergency Care Available

Providing Services Since 1970

MVMA Member

Emergency Care Available

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Exceptional Healthcare Services for Your Pet

At Brainerd Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing quality, compassionate, and professional care for your pets throughout all stages of their life.


We know and understand your pet is part of your family, and you take their care seriously. If your pet is sick and needs more extensive care, we can provide that. With our trained staff, you can be confident your pet is in good hands. Come to us for regular check-ups, preventative healthcare, yearly vaccinations, and spaying or neutering.

Services Available for Your Pet

Surgical


We perform a broad spectrum of surgical procedures.  Soft tissue surgeries include routine spay/neuter as well as a range of more specialized procedures surgeries such as cesarean sections, mass removals, abdominal exploratory procedures, and many more.


We also offer a wide spectrum of orthopedic surgeries including CCL (ACL) repair, femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO), patellar luxation correction, and fracture repairs.


Anesthetic protocols are individualized for each patient and supplemented with inhalant gas anesthesia to ensure a smooth, comfortable experience. Patients are continuously monitored—including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation—to maximize safety and promote rapid recovery.


Medical Examinations and Diagnosis


Bring your pets to us for your pet's annual vaccinations and complete medical examinations.

 

With our in-house laboratory, we can do comprehensive and pre-surgical blood profiles, intestinal parasite analysis, heartworm and tick screenings, and urinalysis. More specialized tests may be sent to a referral lab.

 

We also have x-ray and ultrasound capabilities for further diagnostic workup.


Dental


For all of your pet's dental needs, bring them to the Brainerd Animal Hospital, Brainerd, MN. From scaling of tartar to polishing and extractions, we do everything here.


Pharmaceutical and Dietary


We stock many commonly used medications needed for your pet's health. If we do not carry any medicine you need, we can provide prescriptions to another pharmacy of your choosing.

 

We also carry Hill's Prescription Diet for your pet's specific health concerns. We also can special order Royal Canin or Purina Veterinary diets if needed.


Chiropractic


We offer veterinary chiropractic care to address spinal and musculoskeletal issues in pets. This manual therapy helps improve mobility, relieve pain, and support overall health by restoring proper function to the spine and nervous system. Chiropractic care complements traditional veterinary medicine and enhances your pet’s well-being.  More information about animal chiropractic care can be found here.


Superior Veterinary Services

Call us today for an appointment.

(218) 829-5118

(218) 829-5118
Dr. Cassandra Dutton

Dr. Cassandra Dutton

Dr. Cassie founded River Ridge Animal Chiropractic in 2016. She graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and completed her training at Options for Animals Chiropractic College.


She is certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) and holds active licenses for both people and animals in the state of Minnesota.


Dr. Cassie has a passion for animals of all kinds and is dedicated to making her patients feel comfortable and relaxed during their adjustments.


In her free time, she enjoys riding her horses competitively in cowhorse events with her husband, Taylor. Together, they have four dogs and enjoy hunting with them.

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