VCA Amherst Animal Hospital

Butte, MT

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

VCA Amherst Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital treating birds, cats, dogs, exotic, pockets pets, rabbits and reptiles in Butte, Whitehall, Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Dillon, Basin, Boulder, Wisdom, Wise River, and Phillipsburg, Montana

Mission — We help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
22
Support staff
28
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGEndoscopyUltrasoundTonopenCold Laser Therapy

Services in detail

Advanced Dental CareAnimal RehabilitationBone and Joint SurgeryCardiologyCold Laser TherapyDermatologyDigital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGEndoscopyOFA X RayOncologyOphthalmologyOrthopedic SurgerySoft Tissue SurgeryTonopenUltrasoundAcupunctureCanine and Feline DiabetesCat DiabetesDog DiabetesAvian BoardingCat BoardingClimate Controlled BoardingDog BoardingPocket Pet BoardingBehavior CounselingNutritional CounselingAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryEar ChecksEmergency CareEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsHospice CareHospitalizationIn House EndoscopyIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteIntensive CareInternal MedicineIsolation WardOxygen and Transfusion TherapyPain ManagementPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and NeutersUrologyZooMED Animal Care

Memberships

American Animal Hospital AssociationFear Free Certified Professional

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Does VCA Amherst Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

Does VCA Amherst Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — VCA Amherst Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does VCA Amherst Animal Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

78% Positive sentiment
based on 226 reviews

This full-service animal hospital in Butte provides compassionate veterinary care, routine wellness exams, surgical procedures, boarding, and end-of-life support. The facility is praised for its clean environment and an empathetic, knowledgeable veterinary team that excels at comforting anxious pets and guiding owners through difficult decisions. However, clients frequently note that services and medications are very expensive, and availability for certain urgent or emergency needs can sometimes be limited.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

2 open roles
1 Veterinarian1 Technician

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