Veterinary Medical Center Impact Report | Fiscal Year 2025
Patient statistics
15,297 total patients
Robert Lewis Small Animal Hospital,
Large Animal Hospital,
Piper Equine Hospital &
West Metro Equine Practice
32,948 patient visits
34 hospitalized patients on average each day
83 average daily visits
Average visits per patient: 2
8.6 years, average patient age
35.3 years, oldest equine patient
23.1 years, oldest feline patient
20.8 years, oldest canine patient
211 service and therapy animals treated
81 K-9 officers treated
Patients traveled from
44 US states & 3 Canadian provinces
Farthest distance travelled
Barriere, British Columbia
1,625 miles
Most common states
Minnesota • Wisconsin • North Dakota
South Dakota • Florida
Who we are
127 veterinary technicians and veterinary technician assistants
90 staff members
40 board-certified specialty veterinarians
10 veterinarians
38 residents (33 SA, 5 LA)
14 interns (11 SA interns, 1 LA intern, 2 social work interns)
Robert Lewis Small Animal hospital
Residents and Interns
22 specialty services
33 residents
11 interns
Top 5 busiest services
Emergency/Critical Care - 5,479 visits
Small Animal Medicine - 4,756 visits
Primary Care - 4,710 visits
Small Animal Surgery - 3,159 visits
Oncology - 2,742 visits
9,888 total dogs treated
Most common dog names
Bella • Lucy • Charlie
Most common dog breeds treated
Labrador Retriever • Mixed Breeds
Golden Retriever • German Shepherd • Chihuahua
3,579 cats treated
Most common cat names
Luna • Oliver • Milo/Max/Lucy (tie)
Most common cat breeds treated
Domestic Shorthairs • Domestic Medium Hairs
Domestic Longhairs • Siamese • Maine Coon
Busiest dates
Mar 11, 2025 – 162 visits
Apr 29, 2025 – 162 visits
Nov 20, 2024 – 148 visits
Research and education
410 students gained clinical experience
268 papers published by faculty and researchers
63 clinical rotations offered to students
7 virtual learning events on clinical and research topics
Attendees from 31 states, 3 countries
886 attendees for online events
1,472 views on YouTube for Animal Health Education Series videos
Giving to the VMC
“Donations from generous contributors support the VMC’s not-for-profit mission to expand and improve compassionate care for animal patients. Gifts today and future estate bequests help drive advancements and breakthroughs in our clinical, teaching, and research work. Thank you for your continued partnership!”
643 Total VMC Donors
349 Clients
196 Friends
98 UMN Alumni
Large Animal Hospital, Piper Equine Hospital, & West Metro Equine Practice
3,252 total admissions
5 residents
1 interns
Most commonly treated species
1,533 horses
58 goats
44 pigs
26 llamas
22 alpacas
Most commonly treated equine breeds
Quarter Horse • Thoroughbred • American Paint Horse
Arabian • Dutch Warmblood
Large animal and equine services offered
Anesthesia, Clin Path, Derm, ECC, LAM, Imaging, Ophtho, PC, Rehab, Social Work, Surgery, Therio, Urology, Equine Sports Medicine, Dentistry
152 animals served through donor-driven funds that make care accessible to patients by lowering financial barriers for families and rescue organizations
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