Alta Animal Hospital

Pocatello, ID

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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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Alta Animal Hospital, located in Pocatello, Idaho, is a full-service companion animal hospital. Dr. Kirsten Nickisch's experienced and skilled veterinary team stands ready to serve the small animal pets and their owners in the Pocatello community

Providing expert care since 1984

Mission — Alta Animal Hospital exists to provide kind, compassionate, friendly, and thorough medical and surgical care of dogs and cats with an emphasis on preventative and early detection medicine, while at the same time, keeping in mind and in action the concerns and desires of the pets' owners

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
Hospice Palliative

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
14
Total team

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

Services in detail

Wellness & Preventive CareVaccinationsDentistryDiet & NutritionParasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms)MicrochippingSpay & NeuterSoft Tissue SurgeryRadiographyDiagnostic UltrasoundsEndoscopyEKGLaboratory ServicesAllergiesEuthanasiaCremationHospice CareLaser SurgeryAcupuncture TherapyBehavioral HealthDermatologyDomestic Health CertificatesInternational Health CertificatesTeleMedicine

Appointments & hours

Mon 8:00am - 6:00pm, Tue 8:00am - 6:00pm, Wed 8:00am - 6:00pm, Thu 8:00am - 6:00pm, Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm, Sat Closed, Sun Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Alta Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Alta Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Alta Animal Hospital offer?+

Alta Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Alta Animal Hospital established?+

Alta Animal Hospital has served the Pocatello, ID community since 1984.

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