At Animal Center of Helena, we're dedicated to providing the most current, comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients together with excellent customer service for our clients, in an atmosphere of warmth, courtesy, and respect for all.

The ANIMAL CENTER of Helena, Montana is a well established clinic that has been in practice for nearly 50 years.  We are a group of practitioners that subscribe to the philosophy of providing the best medical and surgical care possible at affordable prices. 

We believe we can provide this best by maintaining a strong network of referral veterinarians for state-of-the-art care.  In our area, we have access to board certified specialists in the fields of radiology, surgery, and internal medicine. 

The Animal Center of Helena offers you and your pet the very finest in quality, affordable veterinary care and surgery for your pets. We also provide access to many board certified, veterinary specialists. We have partnered with veterinary surgeons, internal medicine specialists, radiologists, ophthalmologists, oncologists, cardiologists and neurologists who can review and assist us with more difficult cases which allows us to provide our patients with the highest standards in veterinary medical care.

The N.V.E.A. Remembers Arla Barkemeyer, DVM

Dr. Arla Barkemeyer with "Spencer" & "Skye"

"On Saturday, February 9, 2008 the veterinary community lost one of its most valued contributors to animal health care.  Dr. Arla Barkemeyer passed away at her beloved cabin on the Dearborn River where she loved the serenity and quiet of Montana's back country.

Professor Kendra Ryan, Chairman

National Veterinary Education Association - Los Angeles, CA

Director of Education, International Veterinary Society - Geneva, Switzerland

Animal Center of Helena believes that we can provide the best care for your pet by being able to prevent problems before they begin or soon after they are noticed. We strive to practice preventive medicine in order to minimize the risk factors associated with many diseases.

We believe that the annual, and sometimes bi-annual, physical exam, can be of greater importance than annual vaccines without an exam. By practicing this premise, we are able to minimize and slow the progression of many diseases which allows your pet to live a longer and happier life.

Animal Center of Helena offers both routine surgical procedures, like sterilizations, and more complicated procedures.

We work closely with a board certified, veterinary surgeon who brings his expertise to our hospital for more complicated cases.

All surgical patients undergo a preoperative exam and pre-operative blood tests to evaluate anesthetic risks.

 

Animal Center of Helena has in-house blood

chemistry and automated hematology analyzers

which allow us to obtain immediate results in critical

 situations. We also utilize a local laboratory

for more complete testing.

Computer tomography, commonly referred to as a 'CT' or 'CAT' scan, is an advanced technology which is very useful when looking at parts of the body such as the brain or spine.  CT scans provide better differentiation of soft tissue than conventional x-rays, since the gray scale can be controlled by the technician. A contrast media (dye) can also be injected into the patient's bloodstream to further increase the differentiation of tissue. The CT scan also does not superimpose the bone over the soft tissue, as it is only looking at a slice of the body at a time.

Our professional staff of compassionate doctors,

veterinary technicians, and administrative personnel

are dedicated to helping your pet companions

maintain a long, healthy and happy life.

CLICK HERE to meet our DOCTORS

CLICK HERE to meet our STAFF

Animal Center of Helena offers spacious indoor boarding facilities with separate cat condos and outdoor dog runs to care for your pets when you must be away.  Your feline friends can enjoy individual nature "themed" cat condos with aquariums and a live aviary for entertainment.

WE ALSO OFFER DOGGIE DAY CARE!

Send us your favorite pet picture and we'll

put it on our ONLINE PET GALLERY

for everyone to enjoy.

Visit our FUN E-NEWS each month

for some fun with animals!

We've designed our Website with you and

your pets in mind. You'll find all the convenient

 benefits we offer you at our clinic,

right here on our Website. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patients of Animal Center can purchase your pet prescriptions, refills, pet products and

special pet foods online and have them delivered right to your door.

 

PLEASE NOTE: OUR ONLINE PET PHARMACY AND PRODUCTS ARE FOR PATIENTS OF ANIMAL CENTER ONLY

 

 

 

Visit our FLEA & TICK section to purchase FrontLine products to

protect your pets from flea and tick infestation.

 

For your prescription heartworm products, be sure to visit our

HEARTWORM RX section to order online.

Our clinic hours are

7:30a.m. to 8:00p.m. Monday ~ Friday

8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. on Saturday

Telephone: (406) 442-3160

We're located at:

1301 Cedar Street of Helena, Montana 59601

Take the Cedar St. exit from I-15 and go West on Cedar 4 blocks to the

intersection of Cooke and Cedar.  We're on the left side. 

We are also 1 block East of North Montana Ave. on Cedar.

Clinic Phone: (406) 442-3160

Emergency Number: (406) 442-3160

 

FAX US AT: (406) 442-0520

 

 

 

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