VCA Amherst Animal Hospital

Butte, MT

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 RayOncology
Show all 69 services
OphthalmologyOrthopedic 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

70% Positive sentiment
based on 225 reviews

The facility is clean and well-maintained, offering convenient weekend hours and reliable boarding services. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as exceptionally compassionate, thorough, and skilled at handling anxious pets, particularly during difficult end-of-life moments and routine surgeries. However, pricing is frequently cited as very high with occasional unexpected fees, and emergency availability can be limited during critical situations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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2 open roles
· pay listed
2 Technician

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