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    Indian Hammer Veterinary Service

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    Valley Veterinary Hospital of Helena

    Valley Veterinary Hospital of Helena

    (7 reviews)

    Pretty bummed... my first visit with my puppy was great. I called shortly after our visit because…read morehe had developed a rash. I didn't know if it was a reaction to vaccinations or whatever. I called and asked if I should bring him in or wait till my next appointment. The receptionist said she'll speak to the doctor and if she thinks I need to bring him in, then she will give me a call back. But still come to my next appointment. They never called back but the rash was starting to get worse. I came in for my appointment and explained this and the vet tech said she would ask the doctor to look at it. I hear through the door something along the lines of, it costs more to break it up into multiple visits. It felt like I was either being taken advantage of or judged for expecting them to look at his rash. They refused to treat the rash and said they could see him tomorrow. Sounds reasonable, but I take off work for this and I can't just call out to take him in unfortunately. She said there was no record or note of me calling. I ended up getting into a different vet the same day that treated this with urgency and could see how painfully uncomfortable my puppy was. He treated the issue and was concerned they neglected to do his rabies shot today like they should have. He was able to give me some direction and advice to help my dog. I'm just pretty disappointed my time or money or dog wasn't considered here. Even if the receptionist dropped the ball, they failed to mark his chart and update the doctor on a serious symptom he was expressing. I would say to just proceed with caution.

    We were traveling from Nevada to Montana with our senior Labradors and one of them had a serious…read moreincident.We were fortunate to have Valley Veterinary take us in promptly.Dr.Armstrong was very thorough with his diagnosis.We had tests and X-rays done and unfortunately the results were not good.Sadly we made that decision to have her put down..We can not say enough how wonderful Dr.Armstrong and his staff were.They exemplify care and compassion which we are greatly thankful..

    Associated Veterinary Services

    Associated Veterinary Services

    (10 reviews)

    I was visiting from out of town and was traveling with my cat who really needed to go to the vet…read more(bad urinary tract infection I could tell from past experience), and unlike another place who said they could see me in 3 days (uh, he isn't going to the bathroom and he is acting very sick, that isn't going to work) I found this place who said just to bring him in and they would make it work. So he was there with them all day and when I called and to check on him , the vet came to the phone herself, not just the tech. All day there, fluids, blood panels, antibiotics, the whole deal and the pricing was really fair I am happy to report! Plus the front desk women is super nice and helpful as was the tech, so if I didn't live 12hrs away I would have kept them as a regular!

    After initially reaching out due to concerns about my pet's well-being, my worries, unfortunately;…read morewere largely brushed aside by the staff. Despite expressing these genuine concerns, the explanations provided felt very dismissive, and I was left with the impression that my observations about my pet's condition was not taken seriously. Adding to my disappointment was the unexpected bill for urgent care I received. I had asked for the soonest appointment availability, and after being told a same day slot had opened up after somebody had canceled their appointment, I proceeded with bringing my pet in. To my surprise, I was later charged with an urgent care fee, which was never discussed or agreed upon prior to the visit. This unexpected charge felt unfair, especially given the circumstances of how the appointment came to be. While I understand that veterinary practices can be busy, the lack of empathy and communication has led me to reconsider my choice of veterinary care. Unfortunately, I cannot confidently recommend their services to others.

    Best Friends Animal Hospital - "Point"

    Best Friends Animal Hospital

    (31 reviews)

    First, a warning... Do NOT rely on this place to provide the proper care for your friends/pets…read more. You've been warned.. So when you're trying to get an appointment for a sick or injured pet, you'll end up going to a different veterinarian. The ppl at the front desk are rude, and a few are very incompetent. Also, this has become Best Friends reputation around town. Not just me.. Even other vets are talking about "the change" at best friends. I can only hope this warning saves you from dealing with this place. Now, the history.. I started going to DR Norton while he was still dating his assistant (now wife) prior to 2013. At that time, they were expensive, but the care IMO was worth the extra money. (You get what you pay for) This was while they were located by the refinery/that side of town. Then, they moved to their current location.. It slowly became more difficult to get seen, and Dr Norton was always busy.. Over time, it was clear it's all about $.. Schedule as many patients and push them through as fast as possible.. I still decided to go there, as I figured they'd get things figured out eventually.. Fast forward to now... "Best friends" is now owned by a private equity group. While it's common that the previous owner/vet stays on staff, (Norton) he no longer has a vested interest in the business's success. It's a job.. To the private equity group that now owns Best Friends, it's a money machine. They don't care about your pet, only how much money can be sucked from ppls wallets. That said, I'm certain theres a few good ppl and veterinarians that are/have worked there.. They seem to go through veterinarians pretty fast though.. Usually someone different at every appointment. So I would be interested in talking to one thats cycled through to get the behind the scenes scoop on why the clinic turned into a failure. (By care standards) they probably make plenty of $ now. So, a success to the private equity group who gets it. Maybe? If you choose to ignore my warnings, read the other reviews. Plenty out there.. I'm just trying to save you the stress and your pet the discomfort. If you still choose them, give it time.. You'll see i was right and have your own regrets.

    Dr Norton is an excellent vet but the service sucks and one of my dogs that i took in recently. Her…read morename was Simba. They lost her record didn't have any records for her at all and she saw Dr Norton a couple times. This is absolutely crazy ever since they became a corporation. Their service has went downhill. I've been a patient of theirs for years always been able to make payments always paid my bill on timenow since it's a corporation they don't allow payments. I'm I'm very saddened. Maybe this is the way things are going to be. I am currently looking for a new vet.

    Indian Hammer Veterinary Service - vet - Updated September 2026

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