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America n Animal Hospital Association -
Offering The Peace-Of-Mind Of National Accreditation

The Amherst Animal Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is an international association of more than 33,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals
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Our hospital is regularly evaluated by AAHA to assure that we comply with the association's high quality standards. These standards cover nearly every aspect of our hospital, including surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, patient care, cleanliness, client services, emergency services, diagnostic imaging and anesthesiology. We are the 10th hospital to be accredited in Montana and the only hospital in southwestern Montana. Only 17% of the hospitals nationwide are accredited. AAHA standards are recognized around the world as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine. AAHA accreditation demonstrates our pursuit of excellence and desire to surpass industry standards. This translates into better care and longer lives for the pets you love!


In addition to our four veterinarians, we have a professional staff that consists of licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, receptionists, groomers, kennel attendants and a practice manager.
 
 

 

Dr. Ed Peretti is a 1986 graduate of Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He joined the Animal Hospital right after graduation and in 1990 he purchased the Animal Hospital from Dr. Lloyd Erickson. A Montana native, and Montana State University graduate, Dr. Peretti’s special interests include orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, and dermatology.

 

 

Dr. Danks
Dr. Danks   Dr. Patricia Danks is a 1993 graduate of the University of Tennessee, School of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced for 10 years in various states, including Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Her special interests include soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and exotic pet care.  
   
           
Dr. Lweis
  Dr. Tori Lewis is a 2008 graduate of Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming.  Dr. Lewis’s special interests include orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, oncology, ultrasound and cardiology.  
   
Dr. Lance
Dr. Lewis

Dr. Robyn Lance is a 2005 graduate of Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine.  Born and raised in Missoula, she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana.  She has spent the last 3 years practicing small animal medicine in Utah and is very excited to be back in Montana.  Dr. Lance’s special interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dermatology and preventative healthcare.

 
isaac
Isaac is our resident cat. You may see him wandering around our waiting area. He is 6 years old and has lived here since 2005. You may notice that he has only three legs-one leg was lost due to injury. His favorite thing to do is to play inside boxes!