Clinical Services

Our Camelid Clinical Service has exceptionally qualified veterinary specialists and certified veterinary technicians here to care for your camelid around the clock everyday of the year.  We have state-of -the-art specialty services and procedures available for all of your camelid needs, with people who are truly concerned about your camelid's well being.

 All camelid services at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center are delivered by a team.  Each team consists of a Board Certified Specialist, a resident, an intern, a veterinary technician and students.

 Services Include:

Surgical - includes soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, lameness evaluations, laparoscopic, reproductive and laser surgery

Reproductive - includes ultrasonography, breeding soundness evaluations, breeding management, management of infertility, hormone analysis, pregnancy diagnosis, and treatment for dsytocia.

Medical Imaging - includes radiology, ultrasound, CT and MRI

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - includes bacteriology, clinical chemistry, cytology, endocrinology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, necropsy and general exam of tissues, parasitology, pathology (surgical), serology, toxicology, and virology.

Additional Services - anesthesia, pharmacy, client support services and complementary therapies including acupuncture and rehabilitation

Appointments

For in-hospital appointments, emergencies or to set up a field call visit please call 612-625-6700.

Appointments are generally scheduled Monday thru Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Phone consultations are available and an estimate of costs can be provided. 

Referrals from your usual veterinarian are encouraged but not required