Preventive Care

• Vaccination
  For the safety of all animals in our care, we require that all vaccinations be up to date. Even though we make every effort to make our patients feel comfortable during visits, they may be a little uneasy about new people, new surroundings and other pets. This is one of the reasons we ask you to restrain your pet. We recommend that animals be placed on a leash or in pet carriers before entering the waiting room.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Headwaters Veterinary Hospital is now pleased to offer our clients the ease and convenience of refills only a click away. Our online pharmacy also has options and solutions for heartworm prevention, flea and tick control and pesky internal parasites!
• Pain Management
  Like most medical terms, the word arthritis just a way of describing something in Latin. It literally means joint (arthro) inflammation (itis). Inflammation of a joint causes pain and gradual deterioration of the joint. Think of it as natures way of encouraging an animal to rest and heal an injury. It pays therefore to look for the root cause of the inflammation. If the cause can be located and treated effectively, the decay of the joint can be stopped. Some of the causes of joint inflammation are infection, injury, instability, and autoimmune disease. In cases where the root cause of the joint decay is not correctable we are often able to provide the patient relief through the use of medical treatments such as joint injection and oral anti-inflammatory pain medication.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Knee Problems Treatment
  Over the years Dr. Kelly Hall has developed a special interest in both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care. We are equipped with and experienced in the use of the latest technology for the management of a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. A partial list of the procedures we regularly perform are: complex fracture plating, pinning, external fixation, tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) as well as lateral suture cruciate repair, arthroscopy, hip toggle for dislocated hips, joint injections with platelet rich plasma (PRP), Penn hip exams, juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS), joint fusion (arthrodesis) and a variety of solutions for patellar luxation.
• Heart Disease Treatment
  All anesthetic episodes carry an element of risk. This risk is compounded by underlying disease. Many patients need a complete blood count and chemistry panel performed beforehand to help detect any underlying abnormality. We also utilize an EKG during surgery to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart. All these things are done to reduce the risk of anesthetic complications during a pet’s procedure.
• Cancer Treatment
  If you’re anything like the family at Headwaters Veterinary Hospital, you want the best and most comprehensive care for your dog. We offer a spectrum of orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, preventative care, ongoing medical treatment, chemotherapy and therapeutics.

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care
  Headwaters Veterinary Hospital has recently added a state-of-the-art surgical facility to our main hospital. Southwest Montana’s love for outdoor activities keeps our orthopedic surgery team busy working on canine adventurers and working dogs. Dr. Kelly Hall is experienced in CCL (ACL) TPLO knee repairs, hip toggle replacement surgeries, non-invasive and complicated fracture repair, patellar luxation, SHO, jaw repair and an array of medical and conservative therapies to ensure sound, happy lives.

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
  At Headwaters Veterinary Hospital, we offer a variety of soft-tissue procedures in addition to orthopedics.A partial list of surgeries we offer includes lump removal, traumatic laceration repair, abdominal and thoracic surgery, oral surgery, Caesarian section, ophthalmic repair, stenotic nares repair and declawing. We are happy to provide estimates for these procedures.
• Veterinary Surgery
  Headwaters Veterinary Hospital offers a full range of small and large animal surgery, from repairing your dog’s knee to replacing your foal’s umbilical hernia. Our surgeons are dedicated to working with you towards the best possible outcome.
• Small Animal Surgery
  Born and raised in the Bitterroot Valley, Aubree moved to Three Forks in 2015 and graduated from Three Forks high school in 2021. In the spring of 2024 she graduated with an associate degree in veterinary technology from Pima Medical Institute. Her interests include small animal surgery as well as large animal medicine. In her spare time she enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking and spending time with friends and family.
• Declawing
• Spaying and Neutering
  At Headwaters, we believe that even the most routine surgeries need a comprehensive approach. Our elective spay and castration services are offered at a competitive price and include pre-anesthetic blood work, state of the art monitoring, post-operative pain medication, three days of take-home pain control, an Elizabethan collar and IV catheter and fluids for animals to be spayed.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  Pre-op blood work and exam: Identification of any other pre-existing conditions allows us to adjust anesthesia, medication or treatment plan to what is best for the individual pet.

Specialty

• Small Animal Vet