Watford City Veterinary Center

Watford City, ND

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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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Imaging In House Lab Emergency Boarding

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Watford City Veterinary Center is a full-service veterinary facility providing the Greater McKenzie County area with medical, surgical, behavioral and other veterinary related care for both large and small animals since 1967

Originally founded by Dr. Robert Nelson then transferred to Dr. Bruce Pedersen in 2012, the 'Clinic' turned to 'Center' when the brand new facility was built in 2014

Mission — We are Watford's only full-service Mixed-Practice Veterinary Hospital, and have the love and knowledge to care for all animals, large and small. Every day, our staff offers from-the-heart care. We seek to aid in the revolution of the veterinary industry by establishing a service culture that supports both staff and clients by providing constant quality, compassionate medical care to enrich the lives of people and animals, from a small-town practice with big-city technology and innovation

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
17
Support staff
19
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

state-of-the-art ultrasoundX-rayblood testing machinesfuture CT scannercutting edge technology

Services in detail

Wellness CarePreventive CareVaccinationsRegular Check-upsSurgical ProceduresDental HealthDental CleaningsLarge Animal ProceduresIn Depth DiagnosticsUltrasoundX-rayBlood TestingEnd of Life CareAfterlife CareBoardingGroomingDoggy DaycareBehavioral careEmergency On-Call

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday: Emergency On-Call Only; Sunday: Emergency On-Call Only

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Frequently asked

Is Watford City Veterinary Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Watford City Veterinary Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Watford City Veterinary Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Watford City Veterinary Center provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

What services does Watford City Veterinary Center offer?+

Watford City Veterinary Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Emergency, Boarding.

When was Watford City Veterinary Center established?+

Watford City Veterinary Center has served the Watford City, ND community since 1967.

What reviewers say

55% Mixed sentiment
based on 95 reviews

Watford City Veterinary Clinic provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency care for dogs, cats, and large animals in the region. The facility handles urgent medical situations, routine vaccinations, and specialized procedures such as C-sections and orthopedic care. While many clients experience professional, compassionate, and timely assistance from the veterinary team during critical moments, others encounter communication barriers, scheduling difficulties, extended wait times during busy hours, and rigid payment policies.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

2 open roles
· pay listed
2 Support & front-of-house

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