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Minnesota Veterinary Neurology is redefining what excellence means for the neurologic patient Louis.

Dr. Missy Carpentier, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) is proud and excited to bring Minnesota Veterinary Neurology to Columbus, MN. Minnesota Veterinary Neurology has been established to provide easy access to superior care for the small animal neurologic patients in Minnesota and the surrounding area. MVN will be the first and only neurology specific specialty hospital in Minnesota. Background:
Dr. Carpentier graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Following veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship in Connecticut at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center. She then completed a one-year post doctoral fellowship in the Comparative Neurology Program at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Carpentier stayed in Missouri to pursue a three-year neurology/neurosurgery residency that was jointly performed at The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Specialty Services in St. At the completion of her residency, Dr. Carpentier received the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Resident Research Award for her work on 3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Dog Spine in Hansen Type I Intervertebral Disk Disease. Dr. Carpentier has been practicing in the Twin Cities for 7 years. She enjoys all aspects of neurology, from the medical side of managing an epileptic patient to improving and maximize their quality of life, to the surgical side assisting a patient to be able to walk again and live a pain free life. Dr. Carpentier also brings the experience from the pet owners side, having to manage her own dogs with epilepsy, atlantoaxial luxation, and intervertebral disk disease (yes she takes her work home with her even when she tries not to!). Dr. Carpentier enjoys educating fellow veterinarians through her work as a neurology consultant for VETGirl and speaking across the country providing continuing education opportunities for the veterinary community.

11/06/2026

11/05/2026

Collaboration in veterinary medicine is what allows us to provide the very best care for our patients! ❤️

This sweet puppy was involved in a terrible car accident, suffering not only a spinal fracture but also a fracture of one of his pelvic limbs. Thankfully, he was brought to a facility where he could be stabilized, and a surgeon was able to successfully repair his pelvic limb fracture. From there, his care was transferred to our team at MVN to address his spinal injury.

Working together, across specialties and hospitals, allows us to give these patients the best possible chance at recovery. This is what veterinary medicine is all about! ❤️🐾

11/05/2026

Enjoy!

WEBINAR HIGHLIGHT: The Acute Lower Motor Neuron Canine

In this featured VETgirl webinar, Dr. Missy Carpentier-Anderson, DACVIM (Neurology), reviews the acute lower motor neuron patient. Learn how to recognize common presentations and exam findings, plus the top four differentials to help guide your diagnostic and treatment plans.

Learn more about this webinar in this quarter’s BEAT eMagazine.

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/223465957/14/

11/05/2026

We are not sure why our internet keeps having issues, but our IT team is on it and it is back up and running!

11/05/2026

Please know that our internet is down and we are actively working on it!

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Halloween sure is a cute holiday for our pets, but please keep those paws out of the candy jar! 🍬🐾

Chocolate, sugar-free candy containing xylitol, and other Halloween treats can be dangerous for our furry friends. Keep the candy up and out of reach, and let your pets enjoy the costumes, cuddles, and extra attention instead! 🐶🐱💕

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at MVN! 🧠🎃

10/30/2026

🎃👻 Halloween is right around the corner, and we want to see what adorable costumes you have planned for your furry friends! 🐾🧡

We'll start things off with sweet Elvis, who came galloping into work today ready to celebrate! 🐴😂

Let's see those cute costumes! Drop a picture of your spooky, silly, or downright adorable pets in the comments! We can't wait to see them! 🧡🎃

10/29/2026

🚨🧠 Not all neurologic emergencies look like emergencies!

One sign you might not think is urgent? Decreased tail tone. 🐾

A suddenly limp or paralyzed tail can be a sign of a serious neurologic problem involving the nerves in the lower back. These injuries can also cause urinary and f***l incontinence. And here's the tricky part: many of these pets are still walking! 🚶‍♂️

Below is a MRI of one of our sweet patients who came to MVN with an acutely paralyzed tail and urinary and f***l incontinence. Thankfully, his owner recognized that something was wrong and got him to us right away!

The MRI revealed a disk herniation between his 5th and 6th lumbar vertebrae (L5-L6), causing severe compression of the spinal cord and nerves in this area. He was taken into emergency surgery to relieve that pressure.

The very next day, we saw a little bit of tail tone returning, and our hearts were OVERJOYED! 🥹💗 We knew we were one step closer to getting that tail wag back!

🧠 The takeaway? A sudden change in tail tone or movement, especially when accompanied by urinary or f***l accidents, warrants immediate veterinary evaluation—even if your pet is still walking normally. Early evaluation and treatment can make a meaningful difference!

At MVN, we're here for the neurologic emergencies you might not realize are emergencies. 💙

10/28/2026

Internet is back up!

Address

15186 W Freeway Drive
Forest Lake, MN
55025

Telephone

+16514241122

Website

http://www.mnveterinaryneurology.com/

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