Conditions treated
Learn which conditions our emergency team can help diagnose and treat, so your pet gets the right care for their needs.
Success stories
Discover how other pets have overcome their diagnoses with specialized care, giving you hope for your pet’s recovery.
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Pet emergencies can be scary – we’re here to help you handle them.
We understand that seeing your pet sick, hurt or in distress can be stressful – especially if you don’t know what’s wrong. Fortunately, our experienced ER clinicians are prepared to take action and help.
Acting quickly in an emergency may save your pet’s life.
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, you’ll have an entire veterinary team helping them so you can get back to what matters most – spending precious moments together.
Experience makes all the difference.
Our emergency team is made up of veterinarians, vet technicians and assistants, and support staff with rigorous training and experience in specialty medicine. The team works hand in hand to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care your pet needs and deserves. Because we’re a multidisciplinary hospital, the team can consult the expertise of other specialty departments, too.
In her free time, Dr. Elwood enjoys bringing her two dogs along on travel adventures, including hiking. They love spending time outdoors and exploring nature together.
Dr. Margaret Gordon believes that veterinary medicine – especially emergency medicine – not only provides vital care to animals in need, but also helps preserve the powerful bond between pets and their families. She finds emergency cases both challenging and deeply rewarding. Her many years of experience continue to guide her approach and affirm her calling to be present during critical moments.
Dr. Gordon is an avid marathoner and traveler, frequently combining the two whenever possible. She enjoys staying active, reading fiction, and exploring nonfiction stories through podcasts. Time spent with her daughter, shepherd mix, Chihuahua mix, big long-haired cat and close friends brings her the greatest joy.
Dr. Kaye is an avid runner and has completed many full and half marathons. She also enjoys backpacking, downhill skiing, beach volleyball, water sports and traveling the world.
Dr. Rachel McClellan enjoys treating conditions such as urethral obstructions, chocolate toxicity, and rodenticide toxicity because they can have fast and rewarding recoveries. She also finds it rewarding to treat pyometras, perform complicated wound repairs, and remove foreign bodies.
Dr. McClellan enjoys snowboarding, running, cooking and going on adventures with her dog, Pistol Pete, a beagle/shorthair pointer cross.
Dr. Megan Smith’s clinical interests include toxin ingestions, urinary conditions in cats, foreign bodies and traumatic injuries. She enjoys educating pet owners about their options for additional care outside of the emergency room setting.
Dr. Smith enjoys cooking, reading, exploring new areas of Minnesota and relaxing at home with her four cats and ball python.
Dr. Lesley Szenay enjoys the human side of veterinary medicine, especially interacting with clients. She is particularly interested in working with challenging pediatric patients.
In her free time, Dr. Szenay enjoys training and breeding German shepherd working dogs, riding horses and fishing and camping. She has five German shepherds and three horses at home.
Dr. Samantha Wilson’s special interests include critical care, internal medicine and cardiology. She is passionate about helping clients and their pets in their time of need. Dr. Wilson is Fear Free and RECOVER certified.
We know an unexpected trip to the emergency pet hospital can be stressful, and we want you to be prepared so you have one less thing to worry about. Our entire BluePearl team will be with you every step of the way.
During an emergency, every second counts. If your pet is experiencing an emergency, call us so we can talk you through their situation and be with you.
Our goal is always for your pet to have the best chance at a complete recovery so they can return home with you, happy and healthy.