About Us

The father and son team of Dr. Norb Epping and Dr. Jay Epping offer over 45 years of combined experience providing the highest quality veterinary and hospital care for your pet. Their dedicated team approach has been recognized by many area media outlets as second to none in pet care services.

Our state of the art facility is
conveniently located off Highway 65 in Blaine. Take a tour!

Our Emergency Clinic is open
24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Norb Epping DVM
Dr. Norb Epping is a 1966 graduate of Iowa State University - School of Veterinary Medicine and founded the Coon Rapids Pet Hospital the same year.

Jay Epping DVM
Dr. Jay Epping graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and has been practicing at the Blaine Area Pet Hospital since its opening. You can also see Dr. Jay's TV tips on Minnesota Bound as well as on the History Channel's Monster Quest as a guest expert.