Bear Paw Veterinary Service
Havre, MT
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- Mixed
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At Bear Paw Veterinary Service, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible veterinary care. We are committed to providing exceptional care for all animals in our community while upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine
Bear Paw Veterinary Service was founded by Dr. John Leeds in 1978 and was primarily a large animal clinic. Dr. Sam Ives purchased the business from John in 1992 and started to offer small animal services in 1993. In January 1995, Dr. Paul and Mary Ann McCann purchased the business and continued seeing small and large animals
Mission — Bear Paw Veterinary Service exists to care for the animals in our community. To educate our clients so they can properly care for their animals. To deliver quality veterinary care. To be considerate of our client’s time and money. To engage our patients and clients with dignity and respect
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Office hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Phone hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Frequently asked
What services does Bear Paw Veterinary Service offer?+
Bear Paw Veterinary Service offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Emergency, and more.
When was Bear Paw Veterinary Service established?+
Bear Paw Veterinary Service has served the Havre, MT community since 1978.
What reviewers say
Bear Paw Veterinary Services is a well-established independent veterinary practice providing comprehensive care for small and large animals in Havre, Montana. The practice offers routine wellness exams, diagnostics, surgical procedures, chiropractic adjustments, and emergency services. The facility is consistently described as clean, welcoming, and well-maintained. The team of veterinarians and support staff is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining medical conditions and treatment options. The practice maintains a strong reputation for handling emergencies promptly, showing deep empathy during end-of-life care, and creating a comfortable, reassuring environment for both pets and their human families.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.