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Two teams. One hospital.

Small animal and equine patients each have their own entrance, their own team and their own front desk.

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Small Animal

Wellness, surgery and dentistry for dogs and cats, with three veterinarians and an in-house lab.

  • Dentistry
  • Surgery
  • PennHIP
  • Boarding
Small animal services
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Equine

Six veterinarians focused on horses, from sports medicine and reproduction to 24/7 emergency care.

  • Sports medicine
  • Foaling
  • Pre-purchase exams
  • Shockwave therapy
Equine services

About Our Team

Expert care. Personal attention. A team you can trust. Our experienced team provides knowledgeable, compassionate care for horses, dogs and cats. From routine wellness and preventive care to advanced diagnostics, equine performance and reproduction, medical and surgical care, emergencies and life's most difficult moments, our team is here when you need us. We combine advanced veterinary medicine with the personal attention and genuine compassion our clients have come to know and trust.

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How we work.

We take the time to listen, answer questions, explain options and make every patient feel safe and comfortable. Our clients tell us they appreciate that we never make them feel rushed, that we truly listen and that we treat their animals like our own.

  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Compassion

From Equine Medical Center to Cleary Lake.

The practice began as Dr. Bill Sweeney's Equine Medical Center. Two of our three owners first worked here as high school students.

  1. 1977

    David Hermann starts working for Dr. Bill Sweeney at Equine Medical Center.

  2. 1987

    Dr. Kathy Ott joins the practice as a veterinarian.

  3. 1998

    Drs. Ott and Hermann purchase the clinic from Dr. Sweeney.

  4. 2004

    The hospital moves to Natchez Avenue and becomes Cleary Lake Veterinary Hospital.

  5. 2016

    Dr. Christopher Tate joins the growing small animal team.

  6. 2023

    Dr. Jennifer Selvig becomes an owner of the practice.

Why Prior Lake trusts us.

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Family owned

Run by Drs. Ott, Hermann and Selvig, with team members who have been here since the 1990s.

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Emergency care for horses

Our equine team is on call every hour of every day, holidays included.

Local roots

Two of our veterinarians grew up on Prior Lake hobby farms.

Answers sooner

Lab work, radiographs and ultrasound happen right here.

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • ★★★★★

    “We LOVE the staff at CLVH!! Always so kind, helpful and honest when it comes to our sweet pets. So thankful for them loving our pets like they love their own.”

    — Carrie S.

  • ★★★★★

    “Sincere care for my horses. Education and explanation of everything that was being done. Advice and answers to my questions sincerely. I simply cannot say enough. From the desk staff to the vet techs to the doctor. I am so impressed! I will never take my horses anywhere else.”

    — Rachel C.

  • ★★★★★

    “My dog needed urgent care and Dr. Tate got her in early the next day. The care and owner involvement is always great at Cleary Lake! We have all of our dogs and horses under the skilled care of the Cleary Lake team!!! Thank you for the great care- appreciate your team of Vets, Techs, and office staff- outstanding care!!!”

    — Jennifer H.

  • ★★★★★

    “All the Vets & Vets Techs truly care about helping our horses. The entire staff goes over & above with intelligence kindness, and caring to the owners and our beloved horses.”

    — Tammy and Ed S.

  • ★★★★★

    “Highly recommend !!! Exceptional service!!! Dr Tate and Dani went above and beyond to treat my dog. Thank you”

    — Monica W.

  • ★★★★★

    “The best staff offering the best care in the area. Always there for us & willing to work with us to achieve the best outcomes. Thank you”

    — Tia W.

  • ★★★★★

    “My dog has had a few less than pleasant vet experiences, which makes him uneasy when we arrive for visits typically. Zeus walked right into the facility and went with the tech without a struggle when it was time! Staff were extremely thorough and informative! I appreciate them going the extra mile to make our experience a wonderful one! Thank you! We are so grateful!”

    — Amanda F.

Ready when you are.

From routine wellness and preventive care to emergencies and life's most difficult moments, our team is here when you need us.

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