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# Best Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in Missoula, MT - MissoulaTopRated.com

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# Best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Missoula, MT

Verified Missoula veterinarians and animal hospitals for routine wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and emergency and after-hours pet care - serving Rattlesnake, University District, Orchard Homes, East Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a veterinarian in Missoula

Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam.

Searching for veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Missoula? Everyone ranked below serves Missoula and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Rattlesnake, University District, Orchard Homes, East Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you.

How we rank these Missoula businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Missoula to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Missoula ranking

Show independents only

1

[Missoula Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/missoula-veterinary-dentistry-oral-surgery/)

★★★★★ 5 · 77 Google reviews · 237 SW Higgins Ave Ste A

[View profile](/biz/missoula-veterinary-dentistry-oral-surgery/) [Call](tel:+14065503790) [Website](https://www.missoulavetdentist.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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2

[Grant Creek Veterinary Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/grant-creek-veterinary-services/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 430 Google reviews · 2825 Stockyard Rd # H2

[View profile](/biz/grant-creek-veterinary-services/) [Call](tel:+14065418181) [Website](https://www.grantcreekvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[Missoula Vet Clinic](/biz/missoula-vet-clinic/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 1292 Google reviews · 3701 Old U.S. Hwy 93 S

[View profile](/biz/missoula-vet-clinic/) [Call](tel:+14062512400) [Website](https://www.missoulavetclinic.com/?y_source=1_MTE2Njg5NzAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[Animal Blessings Pet Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/animal-blessings-pet-hospital/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 572 Google reviews · 5950 U.S. Hwy 93 S #5950

[View profile](/biz/animal-blessings-pet-hospital/) [Call](tel:+14067211200) [Website](http://animalblessingsmt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Alpine Canine Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/alpine-canine/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 400 Google reviews · 3548 Old Indian Trail W

[View profile](/biz/alpine-canine/) [Call](tel:+14065414453) [Website](https://alpinecanine.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[The Holistic Pet Nutrition Center - Missoula Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-holistic-pet-nutrition-center-missoula/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 95 Google reviews · 2750 Palmer St Suite C

[View profile](/biz/the-holistic-pet-nutrition-center-missoula/) [Call](tel:+14062413864) [Website](http://www.thehpnc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[Western Montana Equine Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/western-montana-equine/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 57 Google reviews · 4414 Deschamps Ln

[View profile](/biz/western-montana-equine/) [Call](tel:+14067285667) [Website](http://westernmontanaequine.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[Sentinel Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sentinel-veterinary-specialists-and-emergency/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 726 Google reviews · 1704 S Reserve St

[View profile](/biz/sentinel-veterinary-specialists-and-emergency/) [Call](tel:+14062182800) [Website](http://www.sentinelvse.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Animal Clinic](/biz/animal-clinic/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 222 Google reviews · 920 SW Higgins Ave

[View profile](/biz/animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+14067286900) [Website](http://www.animalclinicmt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Missoula Vet Center](/biz/missoula-vet-center/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 38 Google reviews · 910 Brooks St

[View profile](/biz/missoula-vet-center/) [Call](tel:+14067214918) [Website](http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=619&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[Alpine Veterinary Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/alpine-veterinary-care/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 292 Google reviews · 601 S Orange St

[View profile](/biz/alpine-veterinary-care/) [Call](tel:+14067284605) [Website](https://www.alpinevetcare.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Cats on Broadway Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cats-on-broadway-veterinary-hospital/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 284 Google reviews · 1450 W Broadway St

[View profile](/biz/cats-on-broadway-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+14067280022) [Website](https://catsonbroadwayhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[Blue Mountain Veterinary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/blue-mountain-veterinary/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 344 Google reviews · 4646 Buckhouse Ln

[View profile](/biz/blue-mountain-veterinary/) [Call](tel:+14062514150) [Website](https://www.bluemountainvetmt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[AniMeals Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/animeals/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 232 Google reviews · 1700 Rankin St

[View profile](/biz/animeals/) [Call](tel:+14067214710) [Website](http://www.animeals.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Humane Society of Western Montana Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/humane-society-of-western-montana/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 496 Google reviews · 5930 U.S. Hwy 93 S

[View profile](/biz/humane-society-of-western-montana/) [Call](tel:+14065493934) [Website](http://www.myhswm.org/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Pet Emergency Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pet-emergency-center/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 601 Google reviews · 1914 S Reserve St

[View profile](/biz/pet-emergency-center/) [Call](tel:+14068299300) [Website](https://www.emergencyvetmissoula.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Ancare Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ancare-veterinary-clinic/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 149 Google reviews · 1440 S Russell St

[View profile](/biz/ancare-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+14067280408) [Website](http://www.ancaremt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Big Sky Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/big-sky-veterinary-clinic/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 85 Google reviews · 2411 Dearborn Ave

[View profile](/biz/big-sky-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+14067213069) [Website](https://bigskyveterinary.top/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Missoula Veterinary Specialty Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/missoula-veterinary-specialty/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 81 Google reviews · 1914 S Reserve St

[View profile](/biz/missoula-veterinary-specialty/) [Call](tel:+14065419805) [Website](https://missoula-specialty.edan.io/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Four Paws Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/four-paws-veterinary-clinic/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 376 Google reviews · 2625 Connery Way

[View profile](/biz/four-paws-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+14065423838) [Website](https://fourpawsmt.vet/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Pruyn Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pruyn-veterinary-hospital/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 769 Google reviews · 2802 Great Northern Loop

[View profile](/biz/pruyn-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+14068298150) [Website](https://www.pruynvet.com/?y_source=1_MTE2Njg4ODgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[PetSmart](/biz/petsmart/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 1184 Google reviews · 2850 N Reserve St

[View profile](/biz/petsmart/) [Call](tel:+14065499188) [Website](https://www.petsmart.com/stores/us/mt/missoula-store0391.html?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Petco](/biz/petco/)

★★★★ 4 · 989 Google reviews · 3662 Brooks St

[View profile](/biz/petco/) [Call](tel:+14062511362) [Website](https://stores.petco.com/mt/missoula/pet-supplies-missoula-mt-1271.html?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Missoula; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in Missoula: common questions

### Who are the best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Missoula?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals in Missoula are Missoula Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Grant Creek Veterinary Services, Missoula Vet Clinic. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Missoula?

Every company ranked on this page serves Missoula and the surrounding area, including Rattlesnake, University District, Orchard Homes, East Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest veterinarian is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### Which veterinarians and animal hospitals in Missoula offer 24/7 emergency service?

After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up.

### How do I choose a veterinarian in Missoula?

Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam.

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