Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Equine & Livestock Veterinary Services in Minot, ND
Minot Veterinary Clinic has been serving the Minot, North Dakota area since 1953 with comprehensive equine and livestock veterinary care. Our team includes three experienced veterinarians with agricultural backgrounds, two veterinary assistants, and dedicated support staff. We provide both on-farm and clinic-based services across a vast region stretching from Ross to Towner and from the Canadian border to Bottineau. Our facility offers in-house diagnostics including CBC/chemistry, digital radiography, and portable ultrasound capabilities. We specialize in reproductive services, emergency care, and herd health management for horses, cattle, swine, goats, and sheep.Our veterinarians bring decades of combined experience in large animal medicine and surgery. We maintain affiliations with major veterinary organizations including AVMA, AAEP, and AASRP. Our practice combines modern medical technology with traditional values of compassion and personalized care. We operate a fully stocked pharmacy for animal health products and medications. Our commitment to agricultural communities remains steadfast through our 24/7 emergency availability and extensive service area.
Services
Equine Services
Livestock Care
Reproductive Exams
Dental Services
Emergency Treatment
Diagnostic Imaging
Herd Health Management
Surgical Procedures
Vaccination Programs
Pharmacy Services
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- Serving agricultural communities since 1953 with proven expertise
- 24/7 emergency availability for urgent animal care needs
- Veterinarians with combined 90+ years of large animal experience
- Extensive service area covering Northern ND and Canadian border regions
- In-house diagnostics including digital radiography and portable ultrasound
Associations and certifications
- AVMA
- AAEP
- AASRP
- Society of Theriogenology
- AABP
What people say
Compassionate care
Thorough explanations
Quality work
Great support
Healthy recovery
Services
Equine Services
Comprehensive equine veterinary care including preventative medicine, reproductive services, dental procedures, and emergency treatment. Our ambulatory services cover routine exams, lameness evaluations, and on-farm diagnostics. The clinic provides specialized facilities for pre-purchase exams, Coggins testing, and surgical procedures.
Livestock Services
Full-service veterinary support for cattle, swine, goats, and sheep operations. We offer herd health management, reproductive exams, vaccination programs, and emergency care. Our mobile services include pregnancy detection, surgical procedures, and necropsy diagnostics for producers across North Dakota.
Reproductive Services
Advanced reproductive care for equine and livestock clients including ultrasound exams, artificial insemination, and pregnancy diagnosis. Our veterinarians perform pre-breeding exams, cycle monitoring, and fertility management programs to optimize breeding success for agricultural operations.
Diagnostic Imaging
In-clinic and portable diagnostic imaging services featuring digital radiography and ultrasound technology. Our equipment supports lameness evaluations, pre-sale examinations, and internal medicine diagnostics for equine patients, with mobile capabilities for farm visits.
Emergency Care
24/7 emergency veterinary services for critical animal health situations. Our team responds to after-hours emergencies for both equine and livestock clients, providing urgent care for injuries, colic episodes, calving complications, and other time-sensitive medical conditions.
People
Dr. Russell Behm
Veterinarian
Graduated from University of Minnesota in 1978 with large animal internship at Colorado State. Specializes in equine medicine and reproduction. Has served Minot Veterinary Clinic since 1979 while maintaining family cattle operation east of Minot.
Dr. Carin Frenchick
Veterinarian
Iowa State graduate with dairy farming background. Joined Minot Veterinary Clinic in 2013 after mixed animal practice in Minnesota. Specializes in cattle reproductive services while balancing family responsibilities in Minot.
Dr. Carter Braaflat
Veterinarian
North Dakota native graduated from Iowa State University in 1981. Focuses on cattle and herd health management. Has practiced at Minot Veterinary Clinic since 1982, combining professional expertise with personal agricultural experience.
Questions
What animal types do you treat?
We specialize in equine and livestock animals including horses, cattle, swine, goats, and sheep. We do not treat small animals or exotics.
Are emergency services available after hours?
Yes, our veterinarians provide 24/7 emergency care for urgent animal health situations across our service area.
How far do your services extend?
We serve from Ross to Towner, Garrison to the Canadian border, and Bowbells to Anamoose, covering both farm visits and clinic-based care.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards for veterinary services and pharmacy purchases.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at (701) 852-4831 during regular business hours or use our online contact form for appointment requests.
What diagnostic services are available?
Our clinic offers in-house CBC/chemistry, digital radiography, portable ultrasound, and fecal exam capabilities for comprehensive diagnostics.