St Paul Veterinary Clinic

I’ve been here about 5 or 6 times with our dog. I’ve had 4 really good visits and one not so satisfying visit. I like the convenience of being able to walk in without an appointment, bc we all know that usually when you need a vet it’s because something unexpected came up. Every vet assistant we have had has been awesome with our dog. The vets overall are nice. The reception area could probably use a little work on friendliness/​approachability in general. The clinic looks a little dated which wouldn’t bother me at all if I could count on getting a precise diagnosis every time I visit.
Our last visit we took our dog in because he was missing fur in the fold beneath his eye and his eyes were very runny. The vet recommended we take him off certain types of meat and all grain due to possible allergies, which we did. She diagnosed a skin infection under his eye and put him on antibiotics (which of course game him diarrhea and an upset tummy). We ran the course of antibiotics with no change in his skin fold. After doing my own research I found out it was actually a yeast infection and treated him for fungal growth in the fold. His hair has almost completely grown back in the fold and he is good to go. I must say after that experience some of my confidence (and a bunch of my $) is gone. I am certainly not a person who avoids taking my dog in when it’s necessary, however I am disappointed at should have been a relatively easy and correct diagnosis for my breed of dog, which would have taken us down a path of treatment with a topical fungal application vs. an oral antibiotic.

I’ve been to St. Paul vet a few times, my review is of my most recent experience. My 17 year old cat has been going outside of the litterbox and traditionally this has always been due to a UTI. The clinic is walk –in only (not for surgeries I assume) so there are good times to go and good times to not go without a wait.
I was there around 2 pm on a Friday and didn’t have to wait long to see Dr. Dean. He was very nice and explained everything thoroughly. It would be nice if you could request a specific vet but I’m not sure you can do that. If so, I would ask to work with him again!
Turns out kitty had no bladder issues and her blood test came back perfect. I like that they didn’t try to sell me on other tests, they said it would only be needed if her behavioral issues continued and also offered ways to help with that.
I am happy that they now accept Care Credit, just in case you need to go that route and can take advantage of a promo like no interest for 6 months etc.
They have hours that make it easy for first shifters to take their pet in without having to miss work.
I like this clinic, although nothing fancy. I will continue to use them as my vet office!

The only reason I give this a star is for Jenna, who has seen both my dogs once. She is very helpful and thorough.
I came in and said, «I’m hoping to see Jenna today.» My younger dog has a sad past with many different owners and since suffers terrible anxiety and nervousness. We are moving from out of state and while transitioning, he needed a new prescription for Prozac, since his ran out during our move. He was very agitated by the other dogs in the office, and I tried everything to calm him down since he was so upset. I even picked up my 50 lb. dog and had him look away from other dogs, which helped for a few minutes. I was trying very hard to keep him calm.
The receptionists SUCK. They have a hilarious note on the counter warning people not to be hostile or swear at them. LOL This is NOT «that bad» of a part of town, and I’ve been to vets all over the country from NY to Hawaii, and never have I seen a clinic require this kind of note. Maybe it’s the crappy attitude of the receptionists that warrant that kind of reaction from customers!
Back to my anxious dog — I tried really hard to keep him calm and the receptionist did nothing to ease the check-​in process. She spoke at a normal volume and I had to ask her to repeat many of her questions because despite hearing my dog’s barking, she thought I had superhuman hearing and should speak like she’s in a library.
After I got to sit down and wait, I was told to sit on the other side of the room so my dog wouldn’t see other dogs. That was useless to me, since he could still see the desk and was still barking and crying. I know it’s frustrating. I live with it. I’m here for him to get Prozac. I’m well aware of his behavior. He’s a nervous dog. Sorry, not sorry. We all have our issues, and my dog has some special needs that I’m here to treat. Can’t think of a better place to be, but a vet clinic. I had to sit on the dirty floor and hold him as the other receptionist shot my dirty looks.
A tech came out and «weighed» my dog. She was so impatient, that she watched him walk across the scale 3 times and decided he weighed 47 lbs… there was NO WAY to get a weight on him. When Jenna asked her what the weight was, she stood there mumbling, deciding if she should lie or not that they couldn’t get a weight. I came out and just said there was no weight taken.
Once I was done with Jenna (who recommended to me some helpful resources for his anxiety), I went out front and since there was no line, I set my purse down so I could dig my card out to pay. My dog, with all his personal problems, immediately melted down at the sight of dogs in the waiting room, so it was taking me a second to get my payment together. The original receptionist told me to go wait because she was waiting on my paperwork. There was NO LINE and I was trying to get my payment ready so we could spend the least amount of time in there as possible. She called me back to the counter and abruptly said «$ 49.» She ran my card and then handed me the wrong receipt to sign. Without any further response from her, I asked if we were all set.
Very little bedside manner, here.

Good service, didn’t try to sell us anything. The vet Dr. Ben was really good with our pup.

This place is great! They have convenient hours and you can walk in, no appt necessary. Great staff, fair prices and very knowledgeable. … most of all however their honesty is what i really value. I highly reccommend st paul vet!

My 7 year old dog DIED UNDER THEIR CARE in the back room after being neutered. I came in to pick up my dog, paid for the services and that my dog would be brought right out. Except ends up my dog was actually dead for some time and they hadnt noticed. I was told he may have overheated. Later also found out they deprived the dog of water, didnt use IV fluids or even set an IV line!!! STANDARD OF CARE IS HORRIBLE!!! WOW Your dog walks in happy and leaves in the back of a cremation wagon. NEEDLESS TO SAY DISGUSTED!!!

I’m actually really surprised at some of the reviews on here because I’ve had nothing but positive experiences at this clinic.
My first visit was about three years ago when I had first gotten my rabbit, Joey, from the humane society. They give free exams for pets newly adopted from there, and it was closest to where I was living. I walked in, checked in and was seen within ten minutes. That was a less memorable experience, but a positive one.
Fast forward to last night, I see my dog has a huge bubble bump in his mouth and I go to google. I see it COULD be cancer and flip out. I use Unilocal to see what places were available and open, in addition to their ratings. This one comes up and just happens to be open. I call and see if they have anyone available and the assistant on the phone lets me know that they take in the last patients at 8:30 pm (they close at 9). I speed over there and make it in time.
There was one other person in the waiting room, and as I check in, I get asked the normal questions. Before I can sit down, I get called to see the doctor. Dr. Buley and her assistant, Diane were great. They both met Watson (my little guy) and he immediately took to them. Diane managed to get him to sit still enough to get him weighed, and they were nice during the exam. Dr. Buley could see how nervous I was and made great effort to let me know he was going to be okay, that it was a minor thing. Watson has severe separation anxiety and when he went into the other room to get the bump removed, I never once heard him scream or howl or cry for me. In fact, he came back happier than he left. Since we were there already, I figured we could update his shots and it was effortless, I don’t even think he noticed he had gotten them.
Dr. Buley spoiled him with treats and answered any and all questions I had. More important to me was her patience with me since I was so worried — she didn’t seem annoyed hat I was asking a billion questions and asking for advice.
I got out of the exam room and went to pay: our bill was significantly less than I expected and was quoted at other places. They don’t take American Express, so come ready with cash or another card. As I was waiting for our ride, who was lost and running behind, Dr. Buley let us stay in the clinic with her (even though everyone else had gone home and she was supposed to, too) — which we appreciated, especially since it had just begun to snow and we weren’t in the best neighborhood. She could have easily kicked us out and gone home, but she didn’t and we appreciate that.
Overall I am extremely please with all of the services we received here and their low cost. Everyone was friendly to us and said how cute Watson was! I will absolutely be using them again.

We needed to take a kitten to be checked and St. Paul’s was open. I read all the reviews and walked in with an open mind. We arrived about 7pm on a Thursday evening. The parking lot was empty and so was the waiting room. The staff was courteous and kind. Dr. Sower was extremely knowledgeable! I loved the way he treated the baby cat and us. Prices were reasonable. We may switch to this vet permanently! LOVE LOVE LOVE him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Let me just start by saying if I could give 0 stars, I would. So my foster chihuahua was taken in by a volunteer to see PHIL SOWER. I was informed when she returned that he was screaming at her in a very frustrated way. My foster is about 10 – 12 years old and VERY nervous so I found this unacceptable. When I called to complain about the vet I had the receptionist knew who it was right away and said Oh Dr Phil??? Yeah he has a temper and doesn’t deal well with difficult dogs. I of course responded with well maybe he should find a new job then. So, Phil called me back and I asked him why he was screaming at an old chihuahua and he told me they scream at dogs to try to distract them when they aren’t complying, to which I obviously asked why? As there are many other options in helping a nervous/​difficult dog. He did not answer me but told me he didn’t have time to have a discussion about morals with me and that he doesn’t understand why I have a dog like that in my home. I told him he was VERY un professional and rude and his response was «Well I guess I am!» haha Maybe if you don’t like working with dogs you should find a new profession PHIL SOWE and maybe learn to speak respectfully to your customers. I requested that the owner call me to speak about the issues I had and I of course never received a phone call.

Happy with the care they give here as always. My dog and cat have both been treated here and visits have been pleasant and reasonably priced. We’ll keep coming here as long as we live in this city :)

I was told this was a affordable and reasonably priced vet. Boy were they wrong! I wanted to have my dogs teeth cleaned and they informed me I had to bring him in first for a oral exam to see what needed to be done. So I took him in and the doctor looked in his mouth for about a min. and that was it. A 90sec visit cost me $ 45. Thus is absolutely absurd to me and I will never go back. Your time is not worth that much doc

Love your pet.
My previous vet was a pain, you had to schedule an appointment a week out and they make you feel like crap for not taking their up-sell’s. You don’t get that at St. Paul. The fees here are reasonable, $ 39 each for distemper and bordetella shots. It’s first-​come, first-​served with never a long wait and they are open into the early evening.

For limping puppies
succor and healing is here
no wounded wallets

I like the clinic overall. The vet listened to my concerns and was receptive to the fact that I had previously gone to another veterinarian in town and was coming to St. Paul to get another perspective. The staff was generally friendly and they treated my pet with great care. They were very receptive and listened when I spoke about my pet’s condition and were willing to listen when I spoke about things I’d already tried.
My primary reason for rating this vet so low is that they need to work on their people skills. I am a man-​identified trans* individual and was misgendered by the vet (called «she»). After letting her know that I use masculine pronouns (he/​him/​his) and receiving an apology, I let it go. No big deal, right? Right. But as I was leaving, the vet then asked if I get made fun of often for my name (my name is traditionally masculine, with my middle name being James, why would anyone make fun of a man for having a man’s name?). The only reason I can figure she would ask this wholly inappropriate question is because she was passing judgement on my gender identity and attempting to reassert her belief that I was a woman. Which, I am not.
Being as my pet is currently ill, and the last vet was unable to help, I’m reluctant to change vets on my pet again. But after experiencing such an inappropriate and hostile environment I will begin looking for another vet.

I want to start by saying that Dr. Richard Uhlig and his assistant were very professional and I felt that they genuinely cared for my cat’s well being. I normally get the feeling that vets always up charge whenever possible and I was expecting the same but I was wrong.
The doctor was prescribing some anti-​biotics for a UTI that I would have to administer orally. I mentioned that it would be difficult to with my cat. Then he mentioned he could give her a shot that would last two weeks but it was a little more expensive. I was shocked he didn’t use the more expensive one right off the bat. It was only a few bucks more so I said absolutely.
The final cost of the visit I felt was very reasonable. It was actually less that what I was anticipating. I left feeling very at ease and confident with this Clinic.
I only gave it 4 of 5 stars because the front desk staff could be more friendly. They weren’t mean at all they just seemed very indifferent. Regardless I will definitely take my cat here again,

I really like this clinic — and they peg the right crowd with their slogan «The Working Man’s Clinic». The fact that we don’t need appointments, and the hours are extended really helps for people to be able to get in around their schedule.
Don’t expect the frills that cause the other vets to charge astronomical prices — this place keeps it simple, and the prices reflect that.
The techs and the doctors are very knowledgeable and kind. My dog never gets shaky or scared, they’re very gentle. They send out nice reminders when shots are due as well.
The only downside is that sometimes the wait can get a little long. It’s the risk you are going to run at a walk-​in clinic.

Yes, they care about your pet’s health and well being.
Yes, it is substantially cheaper than other vets.
Yes, it is a walk-​in vet clinic. (No appointments necessary.)
No, they don’t overcharge for pet prescriptions, and they have most available on site.
No, they don’t have a waterfall in the waiting room.
I wouldn’t take Mister Pusster anywhere else.

This is gonna be a biased review because these people saved my cat’s life.
No bones about it, if you save the life of my loved ones I’m going to give you five stars.
But I’m not completely biased; they certainly earned their stars.
About a year ago one of my cats, Guinea Pig, was being super lethargic. Just lying around behind things and panting and having some weird discharge. We called another animal hospital in town and they told us we needed to take her to a vet immediately, no questions asked, RIGHT NOW.
St. Paul was the closest to our house that would do a walk in and w/​in a few moments of us getting here there we got to see a doctor who took her for a few quick tests and told us that she had a pretty wickedly bad infection and would need surgery.
$ 1000 surgery.
*gulp*
After explaining our situation to him (college students, car payments, rent, etc) he let us pay about a fifth of it then and give him the rest when we could. He did the surgery that day, boarded her for a week or so to make sure there were no complications and then returned her good as new.
Now she is fat as a goose and happy as a clam.
Would recommend this vet to anyone with a sick animal of any type.
Best vet I’ve ever been to.

I have utilized St Paul Vet Clinic many times. I like that they have Saturday hours. You can’t make an appointment, it is first come, first served. So get there before they open. Each time, we have been seen within 15 – 20 minutes.
I used to use this vet clinic when they were actually located on St Paul Avenue. I took my cocker there for regular care. My parents used this clinic for their dogs when I was a kid. Do not let the location or building scare you away. They provide excellent care at a reasonable price.
I took my golden there when she was sick. She wouldn’t stop vomiting and was just not her usual self. Got in with almost no wait time. Saw two different vets. She got some IV fluids, a shot and antibiotics to take home. She was better within a couple of hours.
I had to bring my cocker in to be put down. She was 14 and miserable. The staff and vets were very kind. They allowed me to spend all the time I needed with her before, during and after the process. They even mailed me a bereavement card. I chose to have her cremated. When the ashes were ready, I got a phone call to pick them up. I came in and received more sympathy from the staff. The ashes came in a beautiful tin with another card.
I have recommended St Paul Vet Clinic in the past and will continue to recommend them.

I was broke, desperate for a diagnosis for my sickly cat, and didn’t want to return to the emergency vet place where I had taken her several years prior (terrible experience). St. Paul was open till 9 p.m., so I brought her over after work, no appointment. Within 5 minutes, a sweet and caring doctor saw us and listened carefully to what I had to say, and nodded with understanding when I explained my financial situation.
In another 10 minutes, she returned with the X-​rays. It was bad. The doctor gave me options, and didn’t make me feel like a total asshole when I said I couldn’t afford the $ 1300 surgery, she in fact said that there was a 50% chance the surgery would only prolong Kitty’s life by 6 months. So I did the hardest thing I ever had to do, and they were there for me.
Today I got a sympathy card in the mail from them. :’(