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. Kevin Bitu enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.
Dr. Bitu has a Manx cat named Linus.
Dr. Kimberly Gale truly loves emergency medicine because of the variety of cases she sees.
Dr. Gale’s favorite pastimes include hiking, traveling, gardening, reading, horseback riding, skiing and cooking. Noodle is her border collie mix, and Fishstick is her terrier mix.
Dr. Jennifer Heesen-Wilkison enjoys the fast-paced environment of the ER department and finds fulfillment in helping clients during their greatest time of need.
Dr. Heesen-Wilkison and her husband enjoy camping and canoeing the Boundary Waters, rock climbing in Blue Mound and snow shoeing north of Duluth. They also love to travel out of state to enjoy outdoor activities in places such as Oregon, Alaska, Wyoming and South Dakota.
Dr. Colette Manley is part of our emergency medicine training program for clinicians. She is particularly interested in treating respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies.
Dr. Manley lives with her husband and their cat. She enjoys reading and puzzles.
Dr. Grace Meyer’s particular clinical interests include cardiovascular disorders, metabolic/endocrine emergencies and trauma.
Dr. Meyer enjoys running, riding/showing American saddlebred horses and cross-country skiing. Her family includes her husband, son, golden retriever Aspen, ragdoll cats Beaker and Bunsen, American saddlebred horse Buzz, and two guinea pigs.
Dr. Daniel Wingert enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.
Experienced in all aspects of emergency medicine, Dr. Rick Yantes particularly enjoys endoscopic procedures.
Dr. Yantes enjoys paddle boarding. He has two turtles and two cats.
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.