Root River Veterinary Center

Root River Veterinary Center Small Animal Veterinary Clinic. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Phone: (507) 765-2117
Email: rootrivervc@gmail.com Small Animal Veterinary Services

Wishing everyone a safe and memorable weekend as we pause to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day and honor the legacy...
05/22/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and memorable weekend as we pause to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day and honor the legacy of those who served and sacrificed.

Notice: We will be closed on Monday, May 25th.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

🎓Congratulations Graduates🎓From meeting students at the local high school career fair to mentoring interns in-clinic, we...
05/13/2026

🎓Congratulations Graduates🎓

From meeting students at the local high school career fair to mentoring interns in-clinic, we love helping support the next generation of veterinary professionals!

We’re proud to celebrate our graduating interns from this past year along with former veterinary assistants:

🎓Allison, DVM✨ Veterinary Medicine Intern graduating from University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
🎓Brody ✨️ Veterinary Technician Intern graduating from Northeast Iowa Community College
🎓Emily✨️ Veterinary Assistant graduating from Iowa State University and accepted into ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
🎓Aubrey✨️ Veterinary Assistant graduating from Chatfield High School

Congratulations to all 2026 graduates!

Oliver the gentle giant Irish Wolfhound came in with his new brother Blue for an annual exam! 🩺🐾Fun fact: Irish Wolfhoun...
05/11/2026

Oliver the gentle giant Irish Wolfhound came in with his new brother Blue for an annual exam! 🩺🐾

Fun fact: Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest standard dog breed in the world! They can reach heights of over 7 feet tall when standing on their hind legs! Thankfully, their hearts are just as big as they are.💙

Deep-chested dog breeds, like Irish Wolfhounds, are at increased risk for gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV, or “bloat”), a life-threatening condition where the stomach rapidly fills with gas and can twist.

Early warning signs of GDV can include restlessness, unproductive retching, a distended or tight abdomen, excessive drooling, and sudden weakness or collapse. GDV is always an emergency.
A surgery called a gastropexy ("stomach tack") can help reduce the risk of stomach twisting.

Ticks can transmit more than one disease.The 2026 parasite forecast maps from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAP...
04/30/2026

Ticks can transmit more than one disease.

The 2026 parasite forecast maps from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) show expanding tick-borne disease risk across many regions, including Minnesota.

Lyme, Anaplasma, and Ehrlichia are tick-borne diseases that can all cause:
🚩 Fever
🚩 Lethargy
🚩 Decreased appetite
🚩 Joint pain or stiffness

⚠️ Lyme disease: often affect joints and may damage kidney and cause Lyme nephritis
⚠️ Anaplasma: can cause low platelets and lead to bruising or bleeding
⚠️ Ehrlichia: can become a chronic infection that affects white blood cells and platelets

Protect your pets with:
✅ Year-round parasite prevention
✅ Daily tick checks after being outdoors
✅ Routine testing

04/25/2026

🌎World Veterinary Day🐾

Today we celebrate the compassion, skill, and dedication behind veterinary medicine.

We’re honored to care for your pets every day. 🐾🩺

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week to our Super Hero Office Manger Kristin!!Behind every successful vet visit is a recep...
04/20/2026

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week to our Super Hero Office Manger Kristin!!

Behind every successful vet visit is a receptionist who made it happen.

To our clients, they are a welcoming smile and guide through patient care. To our team, they are the multi-tasking lifelines that holds us together. From patient triaging and care plan or nutrition guidance to managing inventory and navigating finances, they do it all and so much more.

Thank you for your compassion, your knowledge, your skills, and heart. We truly couldn’t do what we do without you. Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! 🐾❤️

🚨Important Notice for our Followers🚨​It has come to our attention that scammers are targeting veterinary clinics by post...
04/17/2026

🚨Important Notice for our Followers🚨

​It has come to our attention that scammers are targeting veterinary clinics by posting links to fraudulent merchandise in the comments of recent posts, including ours.
​
⚠️Please Note:
🛑​Root River Veterinary Center is NOT selling t-shirts or merchandise on Facebook or any social media platform.
​🛑We will never ask for your financial information via a Facebook comment or any social media platforms.
🛑​We are working to delete these comments as they appear.

📍Think heartworms aren't a threat in our area? The new 2025 maps show otherwise. Over 1 million pets are infected with h...
04/09/2026

📍Think heartworms aren't a threat in our area? The new 2025 maps show otherwise. Over 1 million pets are infected with heartworms!

The American Heartworm Society recently published the 2025 heartworm incidence map. Some mosquitoes survive the winter in "micro-climates" like crawl spaces, heated garages, and hollow logs, or by leaving behind hardy eggs that wait for the first spring thaw to hatch. All it takes is one resilient mosquito and one "warm spell" for an unprotected pet to become infected. Year-round medications to protect your pet is much safer (and cheaper) than heartworm treatment.

Is your pet protected? 🛡️

We have multiple options available both in-clinic and through our online pharmacy. Contact us today to find out how you can protect your pet and ensure they stay healthy year-round! 🐾

A helpful overview
04/02/2026

A helpful overview

03/31/2026

⚠️ As 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 comes to a close, here are 5 things you should know about poisons. 🐾

From medications to household hazards, we share about things we wish every pet owner knew… including Dr. LeAnne’s tip for all-natural rodent control 🐱

Poison exposures happen more often than you think. It's always better to act fast before symptoms appear. If you suspect poisoning in your pet, call your trusted vet or Pet Poison Helpline right away.

We’re here to help you and your pet. 🐾

We're wrapping up 2025 feeling incredibly thankful! Thank you all for the treats, cards, and kindness shared with our te...
12/31/2025

We're wrapping up 2025 feeling incredibly thankful!
Thank you all for the treats, cards, and kindness shared with our team!
We're so grateful to care for your pets and be part of such a generous community.
Wishing everyone and your pets a wonderful 2026✨️🐾

Address

212 Saint Anthony Street S
Preston, MN
55965

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(507) 765-2117

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