Bear Paw Veterinary Service

Havre, MT

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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

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency Rehab End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

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

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
17
Support staff
20
Total team

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

Services in detail

basic healthsurgical proceduresinternal medicinereproductive servicesherd healthlamenessdental balancingequine servicesbovine servicescompanion animal servicesmobile services

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

93% Positive sentiment
based on 332 reviews

Bear Paw Veterinary Services is widely regarded as a compassionate, clean, and highly professional clinic providing exceptional care for both small animals and large livestock. The veterinary team is consistently praised for being knowledgeable, thorough in explaining medical procedures, and exceptionally accommodating during emergencies. Clients appreciate the welcoming front desk staff, reasonable pricing, and the comforting environment that keeps pets at ease during visits.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

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.