Business Details
9 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Big Sky, MT
Lone Peak Veterinary Hospital was founded in 2017 by Dr. Desmarais, a dedicated veterinarian with extensive experience in small animal medicine and emergency care. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality medical care for pets while emphasizing clear communication and client education. We offer comprehensive services including routine exams, diagnostics, dental care, soft tissue surgery, and alternative therapies like acupuncture. Our team prioritizes personalized care, utilizing in-house blood work and digital imaging for rapid diagnosis. We actively support our mountain community through initiatives like RUFF, a nonprofit fund for pet healthcare assistance. Located in Big Sky, Montana, we serve clients from Gallatin Gateway and surrounding areas with a focus on wellness, disease prevention, and urgent care.Our staff combines technical expertise with genuine compassion, ensuring pets receive the same love and attention we give our own animals. We maintain state-of-the-art equipment for pre-anesthetic testing and surgical monitoring, and we operate an online pharmacy for client convenience. Our commitment to excellence extends to continuous education about nutrition, infectious diseases, and pain management. Through community involvement and volunteer work, we strive to make veterinary care accessible and impactful for all pets in need.
Services
Routine Exams
Dental Care
Diagnostics
Urgent Care
Surgeries
Spay & Neuter
Soft Tissue Surgery
Acupuncture
Nutritional Counseling
Online Pharmacy
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary support services
- Our team includes an ER veterinarian with international surgical experience
- We offer in-house blood work and digital imaging for rapid diagnosis
- Our staff maintains advanced training in acupuncture and alternative therapies
- We established RUFF, a community pet healthcare assistance fund
Services
General Medicine
Our general medicine services encompass wellness exams, disease diagnosis, and chronic condition management. We utilize in-house blood work and digital imaging for rapid assessment of organ function, infections, and endocrine disorders. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized treatment plans tailored to each pet's unique needs.
Soft Tissue Surgery
We perform spay/neuter procedures, mass removals, and gastrointestinal foreign body surgeries with advanced anesthetic monitoring. Pre-surgical diagnostics ensure patient safety while detailed post-operative care instructions help pet owners support recovery. Our surgical suite features equipment for blood pressure and oxygenation monitoring during procedures.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services include ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and periodontal treatment. We address tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections to prevent systemic complications. Nerve blocks ensure patient comfort during extractions while dental sealants help maintain long-term oral health and prevent reinfection.
Alternative Therapies
Dr. Desmarais offers acupuncture treatments for arthritis, nerve pain, and post-surgical recovery. We provide nutritional counseling and exercise recommendations as complementary approaches to conventional medicine. These services integrate with traditional treatments to enhance overall patient well-being and quality of life.
Online Pharmacy
Our online pharmacy provides convenient access to prescription medications and specialized pet foods. Clients can order medications remotely with direct delivery to their home. The pharmacy maintains inventory of essential treatments while offering nutritional supplements to support various health conditions and dietary requirements.
People
Dr. Desmarais
Veterinarian
Founder of Lone Peak Veterinary Hospital with 8 years of ER experience. Graduated from North Carolina State University with veterinary medicine degree. Completed internship at Ontario Veterinary College. Specializes in internal medicine and wound care.
Miranda
Veterinary Technician
Montana native with equine veterinary background. Transitioned to small animal medicine after college. Holds Natural Horsemanship degree. Enjoys outdoor activities with her four dogs and horse.
Abby
Veterinary Technician
Certified veterinary assistant since 2021. Specializes in small and large animal care. Pursuing additional education while working full-time. Active outdoors enthusiast expecting her first child in 2025.
Grace
Veterinary Technician
Equine Science graduate with experience in Colorado veterinary clinics. Former animal shelter volunteer. Enjoys outdoor recreation and shares home with a Labrador/German Shepherd mix.
Mei
Veterinary Assistant
Conservation Biology graduate from Bozeman. Passionate about equine care and rodeo activities. Recently developed interest in pickleball and snowboarding. Originally from Hawaii.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We specialize in small animal care for dogs and cats, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency care through our dedicated ER cell (406) 551-0639 and landline (406) 995-4819.
What surgical procedures are available?
We perform spay/neuter surgeries, soft tissue procedures, mass removals, and gastrointestinal foreign body treatments with advanced monitoring.
Do you have alternative treatment options?
Dr. Desmarais offers acupuncture therapy for pain management and recovery support as part of our integrative care approach.
Is there after-hours medication access?
Our online pharmacy provides 24/7 access to prescription medications and specialized pet nutrition products.
How can I support community pet care?
We administer RUFF - Riley's Urgent Fund for Friends, a nonprofit program subsidizing veterinary care for animals in need.
