Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center

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Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center

RRAEH Mission Statement:To support and serve the Fargo-Moorhead area veterinary community and their Our team is here to help with empathy and expertise.

Red River Animal Emergency Hospital & Referral Center: Your Premier Pet ER & Specialty Care Facility in North Dakota! When your regular veterinarian is closed, we’re here for your pet’s emergency and urgent care needs, offering the area’s most comprehensive and compassionate care. Our clinic is trusted by local veterinary practices to provide immediate care for pets in need, no matter the time—whe

ther it's after hours, on holidays, or over the weekend. As North Dakota's premier emergency and specialty care veterinary facility, we offer far more than just emergency care. Our dedicated team is equipped with advanced resources and expertise in Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery to provide tailored care for every situation. Our Services Include:
- Thorough examinations and diagnostic laboratory work-ups
- Diagnostic imaging to identify underlying issues
- Pain management and emergency surgeries
- Compassionate end-of-life care

We pride ourselves on our triage approach, ensuring that every patient is promptly assessed. From the moment you walk through our doors, our trained client service representative team works closely with our medical team of technicians, technician specialists, veterinarians, assistants, and criticalists to prioritize care. While you may see other pets being treated before yours, rest assured—it simply means your pet's condition is stable enough to wait. We take all necessary steps to ensure their comfort and safety. Our Core Values:
- RESPECT for every pet and family
- RELIABILITY in your time of need
- ACTING with kindness in every interaction
- Commitment to EXCELLENCE in all we do
- Fostering HOSPITAL collaboration for the best outcomes

We understand how stressful it can be when your pet is in need of urgent care. For more information about our services, team, and what to expect, please visit our website. We’re here when you need us most!

08/08/2025

Voting is live!! Make sure to go and vote for our little Mario! 😊

08/05/2025

Meet Charlie, one of the sweetest pups we've had the joy of treating in our Emergency Department! Despite coming to us with wounds and in pain, Charlie kept smiling through it - and her mom says this happy face is just her natural look! 😊

Our ER team was honored to care for this brave girl, and we’re so happy she’s on the mend. It’s patients like Charlie that remind us why we do what we do. 🐾❤

Get well soon, sweet Charlie, and keep sharing those smiles! 🦴✨

08/02/2025

It’s-a me, Mario! 🐶🍄

I teamed up with my favorite hooman Princess Peach 👑 (aka one of Red River's amazing techs) to help spread the word about Pawject Runway - the ultimate dog fashion show happening August 12 at Brewhalla! 🐾

There’ll be adoptable pups, a DJ spinning some tail-waggin’ tunes, a local art auction, and runway-ready rescue pets showing off their best looks. And guess what? Every ticket sold helps support the life-saving work of Homeward Animal Shelter. 🐕❤️

So grab your tickets, put on your best outfit, and come paw-ty with us!

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08/01/2025

This week we teamed up with the incredible Sweet Treats to deliver cool, delicious treats to our dedicated referral partners and hardworking staff! 🚚🍦

This fun (and tasty!) initiative was our way of saying thank you to the amazing veterinary teams who trust us with their patients in Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Oncology.

Your continued partnership means the world to us, and we truly couldn’t do what we do without you! Working together helps us bring the best possible care to every patient who walks through our doors. 🩺🐶🐱🐹🦎...

07/27/2025

Much of our area is under some sort of heat advisory today - please make sure to take extra precautions if needing to go out and about with your furry friends!

☀️ Hot Days Ahead! Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer ☀️

With warm weather returning to our area later this week - and the 4th of July just around the corner - many of us will be heading to the lake, attending or hosting backyard grill outs, and outdoor fun. But while you're enjoying the sun, your pets might be at risk!

🚨 Heat stroke in pets is serious—and preventable. Check out our infographic for simple tips to keep your pets safe this summer and the warning signs of heat stroke to watch for. If you worry that your pet may be experiencing heat stroke, seek veterinary care immediately!

Our staff is available 24/7 to handle your pet's emergencies. If you're ever unsure if your pet needs to be seen - give us a call and our trained staff will guide you on what needs to happen next.

Make sure to enjoy the soak up summer safely - for both you and your furry family! 💙🐾...

07/26/2025

🐾As we close out Veterinary Assistant Week, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to the incredible team members who help make compassionate, high-quality care possible each and every day.🐾

This week, we celebrated not only our amazing veterinary assistants, but also the dedicated lab assistants and discharge assistants who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our patients, clients, and hospital team.

💉 From monitoring patients and assisting in treatments,
🔬 To processing lab work with precision,
📋 To making sure every pet parent leaves with the info they need...

Your care, attention, and heart make all the difference, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. 💙

Let’s hear it for the team that keeps our tails wagging and our hearts full! 🐶🐱👏...

07/23/2025

🏃‍♀️🐾 Lace up your sneakers and Run Wild with us!

Our team at Red River Animal Emergency Hospital is proud to be a sponsor of Run Wild - a fun-filled ½ mile, 1 mile, and 5K run/walk fundraiser to help The Red River Zoo keep doing amazing species saving work!

Rain or shine, bring the whole family and enjoy a morning of fitness, animals, and community this Saturday. ❤️

📍 Where: Red River Zoo
📆 When: July 26th, 2025 - starting at 8:00 AM
🎟️ More Info here: https://www.redriverzoo.org/run-wild-at-the-zoo/

Let’s make tracks for a great cause! 🐾...

07/21/2025

🐾 Happy Veterinary Assistant Week! 🐾

This week, we’re celebrating our incredible Veterinary Assistants!

From comforting nervous pets and assisting in procedures, to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, our Vet Assistants are true heroes. Their compassion, dedication, and hard work make a world of difference to our patients and clients every single day.

Join us in giving a HUGE 👏 to our Vet Assistant team - we see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this without you!

💬 Drop a thank you message below to help us show them just how much they’re loved! 🐶🐱❤️...

07/04/2025

🎆 Stars, Stripes & Safe Pets! 🎆

From our team to you - wishing you and your four-legged friends a fun and safe 4th of July! Whether you're watching fireworks, grilling by the lake, or just soaking in the sun - don’t forget to keep your pets cool, calm, and out of harm’s way.

🐶💥 Loud noises and hot temps can be tough on pets - if an emergency arises, we’re here 24/7 while your primary vet may be off for the holiday. 🐶💥...

☀️ Hot Days Ahead! Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer ☀️With warm weather returning to our area later this week - and the 4...

06/30/2025

06/24/2025

🎉🐾 And the tiny vet clinic has a new location! 🐾🎉

From tending to teddy bear emergencies to giving imaginary pups a clean bill of health, this little clinic saw big adventures during the festival. And now, it’s off to inspire even more imaginative play in the Tersteeg’s home!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Midwest Kid's Fest Tiny Village to visit, play, and pretend. It was great fun to see many young animal lovers get their first “taste” of veterinary life — stethoscopes and all. 💉🐾

Big thanks again to our friends at the Great Plains Children’s Museum for helping bring this magical event to life. ✨

📸 If you snapped photos of your kiddos in our mini clinic, we’d love to see them — tag us so we can share the joy! 💛...

06/20/2025

Help us celebrate a huge milestone! We're celebrating ER Licensed Vet Tech Rachel's 【5】【Y】【E】【A】【R】 anniversary with RRAEH! We’re so grateful to have them as part of our hospital family—thank you for everything you do, Rachel! 💙🐾🩺🥳

Take a peek into what Rachel has had to say about her past 5 years...
· Describe your last 5 years with RRAEH in one sentence:
o Full of learning and so rewarding.

· How has your role changed from year 1 to now?
o I started as an assistant, just starting the vet tech program at NDSU. I am now a licensed vet tech and have learned more than I ever thought I would working here!

· What has been your greatest achievement in the last 5 years?
o I would say my greatest achievements would be the skills I have learned and the friends I have made.

· Share your favorite memory!
o Having a VERY small (2.1kg) patient in surgery for 3.5 hours, then having to place a central line and a nasogastric tube after surgery ended. It was 5.5 hours total with the patient under anesthesia. I was still a newer technician and it was very nerve wracking, but I learned that day that I can do a lot more than I think!

· What’s your favorite part about your job currently?
o Being the float position and working closely with outpatients. I love doing something different with every patient I see every day. I also love bringing them to their people when they leave and seeing how happy the patient and their people are.

· What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned over the last 5 years?
o It's okay to not know everything and to ask questions!

· If you could give you from 5 years ago one piece of advice… What would it be?
o Keep at it and remember that you love what you do....

Address

4491 23rd Avenue S
Fargo, ND
58104

Telephone

+17014789299

Website

http://www.rraeh.com/

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The Red River Animal Emergency Clinic is your FM area ER for pets! We are open when your veterinarian is closed! Local veterinary clinics entrust their clients and patients to us on evenings, holidays, and weekends for emergent or urgent needs that cannot wait for an appointment. We perform full examinations, diagnostic laboratory work-ups, diagnostic imaging, pain management, emergency surgeries, endoscopic procedures, end of life care, and full CPR capabilities. We take pride in approaching patients with a triage method. This starts at the front desk when you walk in the door. Our receptionist staff are trained to recognize emergent situations and often talk to a LVT or DVM when your pet arrives to ensure it's needs are met. We understand that other pets being seen before yours may be frustrating- but please be aware that means we feel it is safe for your pet to wait- and that's good! Please go to our website for further information on services, staff, and what to expect when you come through our door. Come visit veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Grozdanic, who sees ophthalmology appointments two days per month at our clinic! For more information or to schedule an appointment, give us a call during our business hours. You can view more information on his ophthalmologic services here: http://www.animal-eye-iowa.com/

You can also visit veterinary Dermatologist, Dr. Helen Globus, one day a month at RRAEC for your pet's skin health needs. For more information, visit her website: http://vetdermglobus.com/