Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic

Sixteen years of caring for Gallatin Valley dogs and cats, and this locally and veteran-owned practice is candid about why that matters — in a town where independent clinics are becoming rare, they're proud to stay one. Founded by Dr. Spencer Anderson, a Montana native, the clinic serves Bozeman along with Belgrade, Livingston, Three Forks, Manhattan, Big Sky, and West Yellowstone. Working dog and sports medicine is the genuine standout, and the credentials behind it are unusual: Dr. Anderson spent three years as an Army veterinarian caring for military working dogs including a deployment to Iraq, and Dr. Miles Arakaki served as an Army veterinarian with two deployments to Afghanistan, worked at a civilian Army working dog kennel, and is a formally trained working dog trainer. For hunting partners, agility competitors, service dogs, and hard-charging trail companions, that expertise is hard to find anywhere. Core care covers preventive medicine, dentistry, diagnostics and imaging, advanced surgery, acupuncture, urgent care, and end-of-life support — a true spectrum tailored to both a pet's needs and a family's budget. Grounded, practical, and always rooted in compassion is how they describe the approach.