Hayden Pet Medical Center

Our veterinary dental services include anesthetic cleanings, digital radiography, and tooth extractions using advanced equipment. We focus on preventing periodontal disease through regular cleanings while providing treatment for existing dental issues. Each patient receives personalized oral care plans and home care guidance to maintain optimal dental health.

We perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, tumor removals, and orthopedic repairs. Our surgical team utilizes modern anesthetic protocols, advanced monitoring equipment, and comprehensive pain management strategies. Pre-operative evaluations ensure patient safety while post-operative care includes detailed recovery instructions and follow-up appointments.

Our large animal practice includes wellness exams, reproductive services, and emergency care for horses, cattle, and other livestock. Veterinarians make farm calls for routine care and urgent situations. Services cover nutrition counseling, lameness evaluations, and herd health management tailored to northern Idaho's agricultural community needs.

We provide specialized care for reptiles, birds, and small mammals including nutritional consultations and disease prevention. Our staff understands unique housing requirements and species-specific behaviors. The clinic features separate treatment areas for exotic patients to minimize stress during medical visits and boarding stays.

Our compassionate end-of-life care includes pain management, quality-of-life assessments, and euthanasia services. Veterinarians provide emotional support during difficult decisions while respecting family wishes. We offer cremation services and maintain a quiet, private environment for final goodbyes with beloved companion animals.

With 29 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Karshner specializes in ophthalmology and urgent care. She earned her DVM from University of California, Davis and leads our medical team with expertise in compassionate patient care.

Dr. Bynum brings advanced reproductive services including trans-cervical insemination. As WSU adjunct professor, he combines academic expertise with practical application for canine breeding programs in northern Idaho.

Specializing in general surgery and preventative care, Dr. Nelson focuses on long-term pet wellness. She graduated from Washington State University and provides care for companion animals and horses.

With Idaho farm experience, Dr. Huddleston treats large animals and ruminants. Her background includes rural practice and equine care, serving agricultural clients across northern Idaho.

Dr. Sussman specializes in urgent medicine with expertise in emergency treatment. A Washington State University graduate, she provides critical care services during regular business hours.

We care for dogs, cats, exotic animals (reptiles, birds, small mammals), and large animals including horses and livestock.

We provide urgent care drop-off services during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact your regular veterinarian.

Book appointments online through our website or call us directly at 208-772-3288 during business hours.

Yes, we maintain AAHA accreditation demonstrating our commitment to high veterinary care standards since 1971.

Our veterinarians have specialized training in exotic animal medicine treating reptiles, birds, and small mammals.

We offer boarding for dogs, cats, and exotics with separate housing areas to ensure comfort and safety.

DON'T FORGET TO READ THE FINE PRINT! My eleven pound dog needed a teeth cleaning. We scheduled an appointment for a consultation with the vet to assess what needed to be done and was quoted $661.74 low end cost (extractions included but most likely not needed) to $1405.72 high end. We were told by the vet she needed to be fixed and wait at least 6-8 weeks before the teeth cleaning. Upon arrival for the teeth cleaning I was told the cost was $1289 low end to high end $1598.

I questioned why it was different than the quote the vet had given me. A manager came in and informed me there is a fine print at the bottom; quotes are good for ONLY 30 days! She stated due to the economy they raised their prices and I needed to be responsible and work on saving money. I don't appreciate the way I was talked to and left with so many unanswered questions! Definitely will not be going back but feel the need to share our experience so others are aware to read the fine print!

My little daisy has some major issues. : this vet really has gone out of their way to make me feel like they care, specially through these hard times, my other vet told me they had ran out of options to help daisy, broke my heart and left me feeling hopeless, i recommend this vet, their not owned by vca animal hospitals and they care!

Best place. Taken my dogs to a couple places and this is by far the most thorough and caring place I've been to yet. When you call they make you feel welcome. Excellent service and basically a one stop shop for any pet.

What an amazing office! We recently had to say goodbye to our 13 year old heeler and I don't think I could have asked for a better team to help us through the process. Dr Sussman and her team were so caring and compassionate, and made sure my Husband and I were as comforted as possible, considering the circumstance. We were able to have him cremated, picked out a beautiful urn, and was able to pick just a few days later at a very reasonable price. And even upon receiving our boys ashes (along with a clay pawn print of his we had no idea we were getting!) everyone was so kind. Thank you Hayden Animal Hospital