Osceola Veterinary Service

08/27/2026

Another option for after hours emergency care is open in Hugo!

08/12/2026

TRAFFIC UPDATE:
🚦August 21st Update to the Updates: Cascade street in Osceola is open for traffic.

🚦August 13th Update to the Updates: The new 243/95 roundabout is open early!!

🚧 Update 1: Good news! MNDOT has emailed that 243 at Highway 95 should be opened by Friday, August 14th at 6:00PM (weather permitting).

🚧 Update 2: Not as exciting! There will be road work in Osceola starting Monday 8/17 through Friday 8/21 to replace a sewer main at Cascade and 3rd Ave. Official detour for heavy trucks will be 240th street but local traffic can take 2nd Ave or 4th Ave to Chieftain St to get around. Plan a few extra minutes in case of congestion!

08/04/2026

Attention Clients: If you bring your animals in wearing hats, we will request photos. They bring us joy.

That is all.

(Big thanks to Frank_the_Tank and Chewy_the_Goat for coming in to say hi last week!)

07/27/2026

Do you like treating and preventing fleas, ticks, heartworm🦟, and tapeworms🪱 in your canine companions?🐕‍🦺

Do you like cooking🌭🍔 outside when it's not hotter than an oven?

Are you questioning why we are relating these two topics together?🤔

We promise you we haven't completely lost it in this heat wave ☀️Thanks to one of our suppliers, we have a two burner Blackstone griddle and accessory kit that we will be giving away!

Here's how to enter:

🐾 Purchase a 6-month supply of Credelio Quattro and receive 1 entry into our drawing!

🐾 Purchase a 12-month supply of Credelio Quattro and receive 2 entries into our drawing!

📍 Stop by our clinic or give us a call ☎️ to learn more and get your pet protected today.

(If you've already purchased your 6 or 12 month supply of Credelio Quattro, don't worry; we'll make sure you are included in the drawing)

**Entries must be purchased by: September 30th, 2026**
**Winner will be contacted directly**

07/21/2026

🚧 REMINDER FOR TRAVEL FOR MINNESOTA CLIENTS 🚧

MNDOT has Highway 243 (which leads to the bridge to Osceola) closed at 95 while they complete the 243 leg of the new roundabout. This will be closed for up to 30 days (hopefully less!) and began July 20th.

If you're heading to our clinic from Minnesota, please use US Highway 8 or MN Highway 36, depending on where you are coming from. MNDOT project page can be found here: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy95franconiatwp/

We appreciate your patience during this detour! Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you and your furry friends soon.

(If you have any questions or need to reschedule, just give us a call. 📞)

07/07/2026

**UPDATE 2** WI 35 has been opened, contractor continues work with minor traffic shifts

**UPDATE** Closure is currently in place, sounds like they may be increasing the length of time due to an unexpected sewer main.

We're seeing an update that the WI 35 closure between M and 243 has been pushed to July 9th due to weather!

07/03/2026

**UPDATE** Closure is now scheduled for July 20th

🐾 Important Travel Update for Our Minnesota Clients 🐾

We've confirmed with MNDOT that MN Highway 243 will be closed for up to 30 days starting July **20th** (weather permitting) as part of the MN 95 roundabout project.

If you're heading to our clinic from Minnesota, please use US Highway 8 or MN Highway 36.

We appreciate your patience during this detour! Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you and your furry friends soon. 🐶🐱

If you have any questions or need to reschedule, just give us a call. ☎️

07/03/2026

If any clients were trying to call the clinic earlier this afternoon, our phones were accidentally switched to Holiday hours early. It's been corrected and we're open today with our normal hours.

Reminder that we are closed tomorrow, Saturday July 4th!

06/29/2026

Road closure notice for next week. STH 35 will be closed between the 243 intersection and CTH M. 243 should remain open.

***Notice: Road Closure***

STH 35 will be closed to traffic, south of USH 243, beginning at 8:00 am on Wednesday, July 8. Traffic will be detoured to CTH M and 240th St. The closure/detour is intended to be for one day for the replacement of a 1917 water main located in the highway.
Business Access
• BP will remain accessible from USH 243.
• Bizzy Bean will remain accessible from the drive-thru entrance. Temporary signs will be in place to help direct traffic.

Thank you for your patience as the project is completed.

06/27/2026

🐾 Hey pet parents – don’t hit snooze on this one! 🐾

Just a friendly reminder that we will be CLOSED this upcoming Saturday, July 4th, for Independence Day.
We’ll be back to our regular schedule on Monday, July 6th.

Please plan ahead for any medications, refills, or appointments. For after-hours emergencies, check out https://osceolavet.com/emergency-care/

Wishing you and your furry family a safe, fun, and tail-wagging 4th of July! 🇺🇸

(Photo credit: Snoozing Ollie after he conspired today to bring a coffee and sweet treat to mom, aka Dr. Bovitz, to keep her going during a busy Saturday morning at the clinic. Shout-out to Auntie Mar's Hilltop Donut Shop for always having the best treats!)