Caravan Vet

4.9 (94 reviews)
226 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Caravan Vet

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Caravan Vet? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

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Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.9

94 reviews

Dr. Andrea and Jenna were so kind and gentle with our beloved senior cats! Their professionalism and care gave us such comfort. Our cats hadn’t been to a vet in many years and the Caravan Vet folks were helpful in getting the cats a proper medication to relax them enough to have a proper assessment. We will definitely use their services in the future! Thank you !

Mar 4, 2025

Our German Shepherd Dog has been a patient at Caravan Vet for over eleven years. Dr. Christa has been her veterinarian for her entire life. Our girl has had several challenging medical conditions during her life, and I have been so impressed not only with the quality of care she has received, but also with the level of concern and compassion that Dr. Christa has shown. She is always responsive when questions come up, and has been a real partner with us as we have worked through some complicated medical issues. I feel very fortunate that we chose Caravan vet when our dog was weeks old and highly recommend them!

Sep 26, 2024

Dr. Christa Williams, owner of Caravan Vet, and her whole staff are extremely competent veterinary health professionals. Not only that, but they have a large, fully equipped, customized box-truck that they use to actually do house calls for customers in St. Louis Park and Minneapolis at a reasonable extra charge. This is in addition to a standard clinic you can go to if you prefer. Dr. Christa's knowledge of dogs and cats is astonishing. We've been taking our sweet little fur-boy Mozey to them for about 11 years now, and we also took our beloved feline kiddo Baby to them. I think the best and quickest way to communicate how impressive Dr. Christa's knowledge is to relay a story. Please read to the end to show why I've been astonished by Dr. Christa: Mozey one day developed this very alarming problem. He was walking with his spine turned so that his hind end was bent forward, so that from the top his body was shaped like a "J" We weren't able to get him to Caravan right away, and had to go to a different vet clinic. This second clinic does extensive work on dogs and cats, and I am sure that they are competent veterinary professionals, as well. The second clinic examined him. There were two veterinarians there, each with more than ten years of experience. They couldn't find anything wrong from the exam, so they had to sedate him in order to take an x-ray. Even after the x-ray, the second clinic couldn't determine what was wrong. Mozey's fur-mom and I were deeply concerned and worried. Dr. Christa--making a house call to us--examined Mozey, how he walked, etc. Without exaggeration, in 15 minutes Dr. Christa knew the answer: it was a minor problem: his knee cap had slipped out of joint, and the odd way he walked was compensation for that. She pushed the knee cap back in place, gave us instructions for what to do if it happened again. It was a HUGE relief! As far as her support staff, they've all been knowledgeable and wonderful, too. They have a breadth of skills and experience that is very impressive. Lastly, I want to say how caring and compassionate Dr. Christa and her veterinary technician were when we had to euthanize Baby. They came to our house so that Baby would be as comfortable as possible. It was a gift that was soothing during such a difficult experience. I highly recommend that you have Caravan Vet be the clinic you use for your pet's health care. Go to the standard clinic or have a house call for convenience and a look at their amazing mobile clinic.

Mar 9, 2025

the knowledge, professionalism, and quality of care is superior. Caravan Vet handles routine vaccines and complex diagnoses with compassion and expertise. Based on the care we've received I can't imagine ever seeing another vet.

Sep 18, 2023

We have two elderly cats who, understandably, don't want to leave the house. Having Caravan Vet come to us has been wonderful! Everyone we've interacted with from Caravan has been so gentle and caring with our sweet senior cats. I highly recommend them!

Apr 28, 2022