Our Large animal doctors are happy to provide phone consultations to regular clients about on-going issues. Please keep in mind your animal will need to be seen if it requires prescribed medication or if it is a new issue.
Monday - Thursday a large animal doctor is available on call until 8pm. After 8pm, calls will go to voicemail and will be checked on the next business day.
Weekend emergency services are available 24 hours from Friday 5pm - Monday 8am (when there is a doctor on staff).
We work with the support of Tammany Veterinary Clinic in Corvallis as we try to keep this vital large animal call service available to the Bitterroot and Missoula Valleys, especially for the underserved small ruminant and porcine producers.
As emergencies arise, please consider calling SOONER and DO NOT WAIT on something you’re worried about. While one can’t plan for emergencies, being proactive will help us to work with you to provide better veterinary care. If you are looking to be better able to prepare yourself for possible emergencies, please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions/concerns at (406) 777-3844, ext. 3.*
Emergencies During Regular Business Hours
We do our best to see our existing clients' emergencies during regular business hours. Keep in mind, if your pet has a catastrophic injury we may refer you directly to an emergency clinic to receive the best emergency care as fast as possible. Please call the office (406) 777-3844 ext. 2 to alert the staff of your emergency and your estimated time of arrival.
If you are a new client please give us a call and we will do our best to help you or direct you to the fastest emergency care for your pet.
If you need to take your small animal to an emergency center, we recommend the Pet Emergency Center in Missoula (406) 829-9300 or Sentinel Veterinary Specialists and Emergency (406) 218-2800. Please let the emergency clinic know you are a client of Burnt Fork Veterinary Clinic and they will alert our office of your pets' emergency and if we need to provide follow-up care.
Emergencies After-Hours
Burnt Fork Veterinary Clinic does not offer after-hours emergency services for small animal patients. In case of an emergency with your canine and feline friends, the Pet Emergency Center (406) 829-9300 or Sentinel Veterinary Specialists and Emergency (406) 218-2800 are open 24/7 in Missoula including all major holidays. If any follow-up care is needed for BFVC patients, they will send records and we will schedule accordingly.