Alta Animal Hospital
Pocatello, ID
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
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
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Services in detail
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.
What reviewers say
Alta Animal Hospital provides compassionate and thorough veterinary care with a warm, welcoming environment for pets and their owners. The practice is well-regarded for its gentle approach with anxious animals, accommodating emergency scheduling, and clear communication during consultations. The facility is exceptionally clean and peaceful, featuring modern diagnostic capabilities. While services can be on the expensive side, the dedicated team is praised for outstanding bedside manner, patient handling, and strong support through both routine wellness and difficult end-of-life decisions.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.