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278                        <h1>Who We Are at AERC</h1>
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286            <p>Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is proud to be a locally-owned veterinary practice, deeply rooted in the Twin Cities community. Since opening our doors in 1980, we’ve grown into a trusted resource for both primary care veterinarians and pet owners. Today, our team includes experts across <a href="/veterinary-services/">multiple specialties</a> as well as a <a href="/veterinary-services/emergency-critical-care.html">dedicated emergency staff</a>, all working together to provide advanced care when pets need it most.</p>
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308            <h2>Locally Owned, Locally Invested</h2>
309            <p>AERC is proud to be the only emergency and specialty veterinary center in Minnesota that is 100% owned by local veterinarians. Unlike corporate-owned hospitals, every decision about patient care and hospital operations is made right here by veterinarians and leaders who live in the community&mdash;and who care deeply about the pets and families we serve.</p>
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341                <li><strong>Compassion:</strong> treating every pet like our own and supporting families with empathy.</li>
342                <li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> working closely with primary care veterinarians and specialists to provide seamless care.</li>
343                <li><strong>Innovation:</strong> using <a href="/veterinary-services/imaging.html">advanced technology</a> and treatments to achieve the best outcomes.</li>
344                <li><strong>Every Pet:</strong> We care for more than just dogs and cats. Birds, guinea pigs, snakes, hamsters, ferrets, and many other <a href="/veterinary-services/avian-exotic-medicine.html">exotic pets</a> are welcome at our hospital. With over three decades of experience, we are Minnesota’s only emergency center with extensive expertise in treating exotic animals.</li>
345                <li><strong>Community:</strong> remaining deeply connected to the Twin Cities and the people who call it home.</li>
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347            <p>Being locally owned allows us to stay focused on what matters most: strengthening the bond between pets and their families. Our roots in this community mean that when a pet needs help, the people making decisions about their care are right here&mdash;neighbors, colleagues, and fellow animal lovers.</p>
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