Veterinary clinician and dog owner observe a dog using an underwater treadmill for physical therapy.

Healing pets step by step

The Veterinary Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Service needed a new water treadmill. Gifts from patient families made it possible.  

Current research

Five staff members standing in a university hallway next to a bulletin board celebrating 2 million samples received.

Minnesota Urolith Center analyzes its 2 millionth stone submission

The milestone represents decades of pioneering work and support from Hill’s Pet Nutrition and the veterinary profession. 

Services

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Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Serves veterinarians, scientists, educators, companion animal owners, and the livestock and poultry industry by identifying and monitoring emerging diseases and developing new diagnostic methods. Submissions from a licensed veterinarian increases quality and integrity of the submission and allows for the veterinarian to provide interpretations when necessary.

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Veterinary Medical Center

With the largest team of board-certified specialists in the Upper Midwest, animals benefit from our collaborative, complete-care approach and latest research and technologies. VMC’s hospitals provide quality care in cutting-edge facilities, delivering veterinary services in a teaching environment that is continuously shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

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Raptor Center

The Raptor Center's specialized hospital admits around 1,000 birds of prey each year - its goal is to rehabilitate and release them back to the wild. The Raptor Center also trains future generations of veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators, conducts ground-breaking research, and educates thousands of people each year through unique educational programming.

#16
Veterinary School in the World - Shanghai Rankings
#15
Veterinary School in the World - QS World University Rankings
91%
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) pass rate, class of 2025