Animal Health Care Center

Rhinelander, WI

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization Emergency Boarding End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Professional care for your pet. Animal Health Care has been a leader in veterinary care since 1994, providing quality and reliable care to the pets of the Northwoods. Animal Health Care Center is a full-service animal hospital offering preventive care, medical/diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, laser therapy and emergency/urgent care

Animal Health Care Center is a full-service animal hospital that was established in 1994 by Dr. Ron Reupert. Dr. Reupert built a strong, reputable practice and since his retirement, Dr. Kerry Brekke has continued this tradition

Mission — We strive to provide the highest quality medical and surgical services for your pets. Our staff will always treat your pets as if they were our own. We know the Northwoods community is always growing so we welcome new clients and patients daily

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
10
Support staff
12
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Laser TherapyFull in house laboratoryDigital radiologyAdvanced ultrasound machineState of the art dental cleaning equipmentAnesthetic monitoring: heart rate (ECG), blood oxygen content (SPO2), blood pressure, respirations, and body temperatureIntravenous catheters and fluid therapyEndotracheal tubePre-anesthetic bloodworkOnline store / mail order pharmacy

Services in detail

Preventive CareMedical / DiagnosticsSurgeryDentistryLaser TherapyEmergency / Urgent CareVaccinationsSpay / NeuterPet Food SupplierIn House Laboratory DiagnosticsPharmacy / MedicationsHospitalizationAdvanced Imaging (digital radiology and ultrasound)Online Store / mail order pharmacyDental CleaningsDental ExtractionsPhysical ExaminationPuppy and Kitten AppointmentsFlea and Tick PreventionHeartworm PreventionProper Nutrition and Weight Management

Appointments & hours

M,T,W,Th,F: 8am - 5pm; Sat (every other): 8am - 12pm

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Frequently asked

Is Animal Health Care Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Animal Health Care Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Animal Health Care Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Animal Health Care Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Animal Health Care Center treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Animal Health Care Center offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Animal Health Care Center offer?+

Animal Health Care Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Animal Health Care Center established?+

Animal Health Care Center has served the Rhinelander, WI community since 1994.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 217 reviews

The practice provides compassionate and competent veterinary care with a friendly, knowledgeable team that treats pets like family. The facility is kept clean, and the staff excels at handling routine visits, urgent situations, and end-of-life care with patience and empathy. However, scheduling can be challenging, phone communication from the front desk can occasionally be abrupt, and wait times can run long due to high patient volume.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.