Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Maplewood
Maplebrook Pet Care Center has been dedicated to enhancing pets' quality of life since 2012. Our team of experienced veterinarians and certified technicians provides comprehensive preventive, medical, and surgical care for companion animals. We emphasize client partnership through transparent communication and personalized treatment plans. With advanced diagnostic tools and specialized services for exotic pets, we address diverse health needs. Our boarding facility offers safe, comfortable accommodations for pets.The practice combines compassionate care with scientific expertise to support long-term pet wellness. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuing education and fear-free handling techniques. Community involvement remains central to our mission of strengthening human-animal bonds. Emergency referrals to 24/7 facilities ensure continuous care outside regular hours. This integrated approach has established us as a trusted veterinary resource in the Twin Cities area.
Services
Preventive Services
Medical Diagnostics
Surgical Procedures
Exotic Pet Care
Nutritional Counseling
Pet Boarding
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined veterinary expertise with specialized exotic pet care
- Our fear-free certified technicians ensure low-stress pet handling
- We provide comprehensive preventive care programs for all life stages
- Emergency referrals available through 24/7 partner clinics
- We maintain AAHA-accredited standards for facility and service quality
What people say
Compassionate staff
Knowledgeable veterinarians
Clean facilities
Thorough explanations
Efficient emergency care
Services
Preventive Services
Our preventive care programs include biannual exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention tailored to each pet's life stage. We emphasize early disease detection through routine bloodwork and screenings. Client education remains central to our approach, helping owners understand vaccination schedules and preventive treatments.
Exotic Pet Care
Specialized care for exotic animals including reptiles, small mammals, and birds. Our veterinarians perform beak trims, nail care, and species-specific health assessments. We provide nutritional consultations addressing dietary needs for iguanas, ferrets, and rodents, with emphasis on disease prevention in non-traditional pets.
Surgical Services
Comprehensive surgical care including spays/neuters, orthopedic procedures, and soft tissue surgeries. We utilize modern anesthetic protocols with continuous patient monitoring. Pre-surgical diagnostics ensure procedure safety while post-operative care includes pain management and recovery monitoring.
Medical Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostic capabilities featuring digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing. We assess organ function through blood chemistry panels and detect internal abnormalities using ultrasonography. Timely diagnostics enable accurate treatment planning for chronic and acute conditions.
Pet Boarding
Secure boarding facility offering individualized care for dogs and cats. Climate-controlled accommodations include regular exercise areas for dogs. Our staff provides medication administration and special dietary management during pet stays, maintaining consistent care routines.
People
Dr. Kristina Andrusko-Bipes
Veterinarian/Practice Owner
Graduated from University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Founded Maplebrook in 2012 with 20+ years clinical experience. Specializes in preventive care and rescue animal medicine. Active community member with multiple rescue pets.
Dr. Amberleigh Barker
Veterinarian/Co-Owner
Joined Maplebrook in 2014 after Colorado practice experience. Colorado State University veterinary graduate. Established hobby farm in 2022. Focuses on client partnership and family-centered pet care philosophy.
Dr. Sarita Patel
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary medicine graduate from University of Missouri-Columbia. Special interests in exotic animal care and geriatric medicine. Active in community outreach and preventive care education since 2018.
Dr. AJ Alexander
Associate Veterinarian
University of Minnesota veterinary graduate. Specializes in feline medicine and internal medicine. Participates in World Axe Throwing League. Joined Maplebrook after completing veterinary technician training.
Dr. Alyssa Ziche
Associate Veterinarian
University of Minnesota veterinary graduate with dentistry specialization. Joined Maplebrook in 2024. Active in equine sports medicine and community veterinary outreach programs.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, exotic pet medicine, nutritional counseling, and boarding services for companion animals.
Are you open after regular business hours for emergencies?
We refer emergency cases after hours to Animal Emergency and Referral Center in Oakdale at 651-501-3766.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Maplewood, St. Paul, Roseville, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 651-788-9006 during regular business hours or use our online appointment request system.
Do you care for exotic pets?
Yes, our veterinarians provide specialized care for reptiles, small mammals, and birds in addition to dogs and cats.
