Bismarck Animal Clinic & Hospital

Bismarck, ND

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry In House Lab Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Bismarck Animal Clinic and Hospital was established by Dr. Jerry Buchholz in 1979. Bismarck Animal Clinic and Hospital was the first veterinary clinic in Bismarck, and also the state's first exclusive small animal practice west of Fargo. Bismarck Animal Clinic and Hospital has been AAHA accredited since 1992. Dr. Jerry Buchholz served as a pioneer and leader within the Bismarck/Mandan veterinary profession and within the community. Certainly, many residents and their pets have benefited from Dr. Buchholz's compassion, kindness, and expertise. Dr. Buchholz is a lifetime member of AAHA, AVMA, and NDVMA. He is a past president of the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association and has served several terms as president for the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Buchholz wrote informational columns for Dakota Country Magazine for several years, promoting veterinary medicine and educating the public on pet health care

Mission — Our practice mission is to use our knowledge, kindness, time and compassion to serve the pets and humans in our community, providing them with individualized and high-quality care. We will uphold ourselves to high standards, in line with the American Animal Hospital Association and our own ethics. We will be supportive of our clients and each other

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
10
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

UltrasoundRadiographyIn-house laboratory

Services in detail

General WellnessDentistryDiet & NutritionVaccinationsParasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms)MicrochippingWellness & Preventive CareDiagnostic UltrasoundsLaboratory ServicesAllergiesRadiographySpay & NeuterSoft Tissue SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryDomestic Health CertificatesInternational Health CertificatesCremationEuthanasiaBurial Services

Appointments & hours

Mon 7:30am-5:00pm, Tue 7:30am-5:00pm, Wed 7:30am-5:00pm, Thu 7:30am-5:00pm, Fri 7:30am-5:00pm, Sat Closed, Sun Closed; On Call After Hours Emergency Services

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Frequently asked

Does Bismarck Animal Clinic & Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Bismarck Animal Clinic & Hospital provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

What services does Bismarck Animal Clinic & Hospital offer?+

Bismarck Animal Clinic & Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, In House Lab, Hospitalization, and more.

When was Bismarck Animal Clinic & Hospital established?+

Bismarck Animal Clinic & Hospital has served the Bismarck, ND community since 1979.

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