Where Passion Drives Our Practice
Doors Opening 2025 - Limited Services Available Now
We are looking forward to opening our doors in early 2025! In the meantime, we are still available to care for our patients in collaboration with local veterinary practices:
Specialized Care and State-of-the-Art Facility
We’re a specialty practice dedicated to helping pets with neurologic conditions thrive. Our mission is reflected in our state-of-the-art neurological hospital, designed specifically to serve the needs of our patients.
But we’re also a friendly, inclusive practice committed to welcoming all veterinary neurological patients into our fold. Patients do not need a referral to book an appointment. We are happy to see pets from Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and anywhere else! No matter your circumstances, you and your pets are welcome here.
When you need a committed partner in traveling the path of your pet’s health journey, the team at Minnesota Veterinary Neurology is here for you.
Common Signs of Neurologic Disorders in Dogs and Cats
- Difficulty walking or complete paralysis
- Lack of coordination
- A head tilt
- Seizures
- Back or neck pain
- Changes in behavior
- Sudden changes in vision
- Circling
It’s not always easy to pinpoint symptoms of neurologic issues in pets. But you know your pet best. If your instincts tell you something is off, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.
Call NowAt Minnesota Veterinary Neurology, we have one passion: treating conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves in canine and feline patients. Our lead veterinarian, Dr. Missy Carpentier, has made veterinary neurology her life’s work.
We don’t just have extensive experience in treating neurological patients. We’ve also stood in your shoes as pet parents. We know what it’s like to watch a beloved companion struggle with complicated neurologic conditions. The nervous system is complex, delicate, and crucial to your pet’s quality of life. We’re here to help.
Meet Dr. Carpentier
Dr. Missy Carpentier grew up in Massachusetts and pursued her dream of becoming a veterinarian at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Following veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship in Connecticut at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center. As her interest in neurology peaked during the internship, 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. Louis. 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.
Following completion of her residency, Dr. Carpentier moved back to her forever home of Minnesota to join her husband. She has been serving the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for the past 7 years and she is eager to bring this state-of-the-art hospital to Minnesota.
Dr. Carpentier enjoys all aspects of neurology, from the medical side of managing an epileptic patient to improve 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!).
Outside of neurology, Dr. Carpentier enjoys spending her time with her husband, their two children, their Alaskan Husky kennel of competitive sled dogs, their numerous house dogs (Aidni is by far the best), and her two off the track thoroughbred mares.
Reach Out to Our Team
At this time since we are traveling for consults, when you call us you will prompted to leave a message and someone from the team will get back to you within 24 hours. Messages will be listened to Monday-Thursday.
Call us at (651) 424-1122 to speak with our team about your pet’s symptoms. We’re here to help guide your next steps and give your pet the best possible outcome.