We are fortunate to be the companion animal hospital adjacent to breath-taking Glacier National Park in the town of Columbia Falls, located in Northwest Montana's Flathead Valley. Our veterinarians and staff are constantly on a mission to provide nothing but the most outstanding and exceptional veterinary service possible for both the residents and visitors of what is truly the "Last Best Place."
We take the approach that veterinary medicine is four-legged pediatrics! Along with a dogged determination to bring superior care to the pets of Montana, we strive to keep a "small town" identity to our hospital and want to treat our clients and their animals for what they are: our good neighbors deserving of our hospitality and expertise!
We take the approach that veterinary medicine is four-legged pediatrics! Along with a dogged determination to bring superior care to the pets of Montana, we strive to keep a "small town" identity to our hospital and want to treat our clients and their animals for what they are: our good neighbors deserving of our hospitality and expertise!
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At Glacier Animal Hospital, we believe in that old adage that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." There is no doubt that the most important tools that we have at our disposal to diagnose problems that range between the obvious to the outwardly unapparent that might affect your animal are our hands, eyes, and ears.
As dogs and cats progress into their golden years, their health needs change. The aging process predictably presents new health challenges including degenerative bone and joint disease, kidney disease, heart disease, endocrine disorders, and, unfortunately, a heightened risk of developing many forms of cancer.
At Glacier Animal Hospital, the entire staff understands that having a pet undergo anesthesia and surgery is a big and often difficult decision. We take every precaution to ensure each animal's surgery is as comfortable and painless as possible.
It all starts with one of the veterinarians having a discussion with the pet owner to explain why a procedure is necessary and what it will entail along with any expected post-operative responsibilities for continued care at home.Once the decision to proceed with surgery is made, any pre-operative recommendations such as pre-surgical blood analysis or radiographs are discussed with the pet owner, and a date for the surgery is scheduled.
It all starts with one of the veterinarians having a discussion with the pet owner to explain why a procedure is necessary and what it will entail along with any expected post-operative responsibilities for continued care at home.Once the decision to proceed with surgery is made, any pre-operative recommendations such as pre-surgical blood analysis or radiographs are discussed with the pet owner, and a date for the surgery is scheduled.
Injuries to bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments are some of the most common problems affecting dogs and cats, and the outdoor lifestyle our patients enjoy in this part of Montana may contribute to more than our share of orthopedic presentations. Simple fractures may be managed with external fixators which are comprised of a series of pins passed through the bone and connected to rods on the outside of the skin.
Radiographs provide our veterinarians at Glacier Animal Hospital with an invaluable tool in the diagnosis of diseases too numerous to list. Radiographs can also be used to assess the effectiveness of a treatment plan for many medical problems. Our doctors believe strongly in client education, so each radiograph is reviewed with the owner by looking at normal examples first followed by looking at the radiograph of that owner's pet for comparison.
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Sarah S.
Nov 27, 2021
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Cassidy Meade
Nov 15, 2021
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We LOVE the team at Glacier Animal Hospital!
They are extremely friendly, clear on pricing, work around schedules by giving you plenty of dates/times to come in and more importantly my husky is filled with joy whenever she is there.
Our dog has been in several times for wellness checks, shots, spaying and an emergency check-up where they kindly saw her right away on extremely short notice.
They are extremely reliable and we are so fortunate to have them in the Valley! :)
They are extremely friendly, clear on pricing, work around schedules by giving you plenty of dates/times to come in and more importantly my husky is filled with joy whenever she is there.
Our dog has been in several times for wellness checks, shots, spaying and an emergency check-up where they kindly saw her right away on extremely short notice.
They are extremely reliable and we are so fortunate to have them in the Valley! :)
Kristen Kline
Oct 30, 2021
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Kal Skarata
Oct 29, 2021
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Roger Young
Oct 29, 2021
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Jackie Bono
Oct 15, 2021
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Shaun Clark
Sep 19, 2021
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Tiffany Matthews
Sep 17, 2021
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Karen Newton
Sep 04, 2021
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Dr. David Imke, was so good with our 16 1/2 year old Oreo. We were traveling in the area and Oreo's cough had gotten more persistent. We called to get him checked out. They were so kind to work us in. The staff and Dr. David, another southerner, was so kind to both my husband and I and also to Oreo. After exam and x-rays, we left with meds and a change in diet and treats, to return in 2 weeks to see if we had committed to helping Oreo. We are thankful we chose Glacier!
Lisa Snedeker
Jan 29, 2021
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