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.
Dr. Blomstrand enjoys weightlifting, kayaking, fishing, reading and participating in canine rally.
Dr. Melissa Frank loves surgery and managing complex cases that require frequent monitoring and adjustment of therapy.
Married with three daughters, Dr. Frank enjoys spending time outside, hiking, camping and gardening. She also likes photography and reading. The family pets are on the smaller side – two parakeets, a betta fish and a snail.
Dr. Jonathan Hart finds trauma cases, endocrine emergencies and toxicity cases particularly rewarding.
Dr. Hart loves all things outdoor: back country hiking, winter camping in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, paddling and four-wheeling with his family.
Dr. Laura Kiehnbaum has worked in both mixed and small animal practices and as a shelter veterinarian.
Dr. Kiehnbaum volunteers her veterinary services with Leech Lake Legacy, a nonprofit organization that provides veterinary care to pets on an Indian reservation.
Dr. Katherine Peterson is particularly interested in toxicology, emergency stabilization and post-operative care.
Dr. Peterson enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, along with their many pets, including a dog, cats and chickens.
Dr. Jona Taber is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners. She is certified in Fear Free and Recover CPR techniques. After nine years as a general practitioner, Dr. Taber made the switch to emergency medicine. She loves being able to help families and pets during critical times when they need comfort and guidance. She is also passionate about canine and feline rehabilitation after going through physical therapy herself while training for half-marathons.
Dr. Taber and her husband love calling Duluth their new hometown. Dr. Taber’s passions include running, gardening, downhill skiing, traveling, and walking with her dogs: Chloe, an energetic, outgoing Goldendoodle and Daisy Kate, a mischievous, sweet beagle.
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.