Great Northern Veterinary Center

Lakeside, MT

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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

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Modern Medicine with Old Fashioned Caring. Providing high quality medical, dental and surgical care in Lakeside, Montana

Great Northern Veterinary Center was established in Lakeside, Montana in October 2006, by Dr. Sandy Anderson. The name was changed to Great Northern Veterinary Center after Clint’s love for all things trains, and especially the Great Northern Railroad which ran through Northwest Montana many years prior. They purchased Lakeside Veterinary Clinic from Dr. Earl Colton

Mission — Great Northern Veterinary Center strives to provide high quality care for your canine and feline companions in a compassionate and caring environment

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Support staff
2
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital radiographyUltrasoundIn-house bloodworkTonometry

Services in detail

Wellness visits including exams, vaccinations, librela/cytopoint, flea/tick/heartworm discussions, nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expressions, allergy and behavior discussionsDiagnostics: in-house bloodwork, parasitic disease testing, parvo, pancreatitis, urinalysis, fecal, tonometry, digital radiography, ultrasoundSurgical: routine spay/neuter, wound repairs, mass removals, abdominal surgeriesDental: routine prophylaxis, extractions, oral mass removalsEmergency: daytime emergency visits for current clients during business hoursEnd of life: compassionate end-of-life services and cremationHealth certificates for interstate and international travelFree shelter exams for recently adopted petsMicrochip scanning

Appointments & hours

Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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Frequently asked

Does Great Northern Veterinary Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Great Northern Veterinary Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Great Northern Veterinary Center offer?+

Great Northern Veterinary Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Great Northern Veterinary Center established?+

Great Northern Veterinary Center has served the Lakeside, MT community since 2006.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 72 reviews

Great Northern Veterinary Center is an independent veterinary practice known for providing compassionate, attentive, and thorough care for companion animals. The team is widely appreciated for treating pets and their human families with exceptional kindness, patience, and warmth, particularly during challenging health decisions and end-of-life care. While the vast majority of visitors highlight supportive interactions, transparent explanations, and a welcoming environment, occasional concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy and record transfer have been noted.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean Facility

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