The Friendship Veterinary Center in Laurel presents a veterinary experience defined by dynamic movement and tranquil stillness. This Montana clinic stands out as one of the rare facilities that manages to adjust seamlessly to changes in animal postures. The session starts by examining spatial reading which involves observing how the pet anchors their weight alongside the frequency of their eye movements and the stability or hesitation in their tail movements. Staff members adjust their positions according to animal behavior readings by standing diagonally when direct approaches cause stress and using pauses instead of vocal cues for animals that become overly attentive. The initial set of tools remains stationary within view to help pets visually acclimate to the environment before any interaction starts. Friendship Veterinary Center offers a range of services including integrative diagnostics and surgical consultations alongside pain tracking methods and sensory response care while also providing structured mobility rehabilitation. Each treatment adapts in real time. Whenever a pet adopts a flattened posture or redirects its gaze, the session transitions to anchoring techniques which involve using patterned movements or rhythmic steps to restore calm. Aftercare plans for owners focus on visual and tactile pacing techniques which include extending hands in side arcs determining movement contrast timing and guiding routine reentry through visual anchors. This mechanism prevents post-visit behavior from escalating without cause while maintaining consistent home care routines. Friendship Veterinary Center delivers an intricate network of silent communication and responsive interaction to families in Laurel and pet owners across Montana instead of standard medical services.
Services
Acupuncture
Boarding
Dental
Dermatology
Grooming
Neurology
Oncology
Surgery
Vaccinations
Reviews
Mary Holten
10 Jul 2018
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Dr Ken and staff are the best
Darci Selley
23 Jun 2018
REPORT
I miss Dr. Mohr, BUT....BUT DR. KEN is super easy to talk to and does a great job.
Donna Dawson
7 Jun 2018
REPORT
Dr. Ken is awesome and he will tell you what your pet needs and listen to concerns.
Joel Sickles
30 May 2018
REPORT
Great docs here
Michele Stone
30 Apr 2018
REPORT
Friendship vet is awesome. My four little puppies were attacked by a dog and the staff and the doctor took such great care of them and they are healing right now. thank you friendship vet. God bless y... Read More
Friendship vet is awesome. My four little puppies were attacked by a dog and the staff and the doctor took such great care of them and they are healing right now. thank you friendship vet. God bless you. Read Less
Kira Kline
31 Mar 2018
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Not friendly, and not helpful
Courtney Marshall
3 Jan 2018
REPORT
Norma Nieto
20 Dec 2017
REPORT
Very happy with their service very friendly
Tanalyn Koch
29 Dec 2016
REPORT
Rescued and in the process of recovery for a small male kitten, he was super dehydrated and only weighs 1.1 pounds at 4 months. Been taking him to see Dr.Ken and his staff and they are amazing! The at... Read More
Rescued and in the process of recovery for a small male kitten, he was super dehydrated and only weighs 1.1 pounds at 4 months. Been taking him to see Dr.Ken and his staff and they are amazing! The atmosphere is great and friendly. Will continue to come here for now on.Read Less
Randi Blake
7 Jul 2014
REPORT
Called in the morning and at first they said they couldn't get me in until the next but then were able to get us in at 3pm. I took my dog there for vaccinations and an injured paw. His front right paw... Read More
Called in the morning and at first they said they couldn't get me in until the next but then were able to get us in at 3pm. I took my dog there for vaccinations and an injured paw. His front right paw is swollen and bruised. I thought maybe a sprain or broken toe. We saw Dr. Pahl who was very nice and made sure we didn't go through a hassle to figure out what could be wrong with his paw. No x-rays were taken since he was putting weight on it. If he was favoring it then we should be more worried but more than likely she said it is just a sprain. She was great with my pup and the visit was quick. We got sent home with Carprofen and for him to just rest for a bit. I am glad my visit didn't cost me an arm or/and a leg. I will take him back there for any future visits.Read Less
The Friendship Veterinary Center in Laurel presents a veterinary experience defined by dynamic movement and tranquil stillness. This Montana clinic stands out as one of the rare facilities that manages to adjust seamlessly to changes in animal postures. The session starts by examining spatial reading which involves observing how the pet anchors their weight alongside the frequency of their eye movements and the stability or hesitation in their tail movements. Staff members adjust their positions according to animal behavior readings by standing diagonally when direct approaches cause stress and using pauses instead of vocal cues for animals that become overly attentive. The initial set of tools remains stationary within view to help pets visually acclimate to the environment before any interaction starts. Friendship Veterinary Center offers a range of services including integrative diagnostics and surgical consultations alongside pain tracking methods and sensory response care while also providing structured mobility rehabilitation. Each treatment adapts in real time. Whenever a pet adopts a flattened posture or redirects its gaze, the session transitions to anchoring techniques which involve using patterned movements or rhythmic steps to restore calm. Aftercare plans for owners focus on visual and tactile pacing techniques which include extending hands in side arcs determining movement contrast timing and guiding routine reentry through visual anchors. This mechanism prevents post-visit behavior from escalating without cause while maintaining consistent home care routines. Friendship Veterinary Center delivers an intricate network of silent communication and responsive interaction to families in Laurel and pet owners across Montana instead of standard medical services.
I miss Dr. Mohr, BUT....BUT DR. KEN is super easy to talk to and does a great job.
Donna Dawson
7 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Ken is awesome and he will tell you what your pet needs and listen to concerns.
Joel Sickles
30 May 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great docs here
Michele Stone
30 Apr 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Friendship vet is awesome. My four little puppies were attacked by a dog and the staff and the doctor took such great care of them and they are healing right now. thank you friendship vet. God bless y... Read More
Friendship vet is awesome. My four little puppies were attacked by a dog and the staff and the doctor took such great care of them and they are healing right now. thank you friendship vet. God bless you. Read Less
Kira Kline
31 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Not friendly, and not helpful
Courtney Marshall
3 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Norma Nieto
20 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Very happy with their service very friendly
Tanalyn Koch
29 Dec 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Rescued and in the process of recovery for a small male kitten, he was super dehydrated and only weighs 1.1 pounds at 4 months. Been taking him to see Dr.Ken and his staff and they are amazing! The at... Read More
Rescued and in the process of recovery for a small male kitten, he was super dehydrated and only weighs 1.1 pounds at 4 months. Been taking him to see Dr.Ken and his staff and they are amazing! The atmosphere is great and friendly. Will continue to come here for now on.Read Less
Randi Blake
7 Jul 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Called in the morning and at first they said they couldn't get me in until the next but then were able to get us in at 3pm. I took my dog there for vaccinations and an injured paw. His front right paw... Read More
Called in the morning and at first they said they couldn't get me in until the next but then were able to get us in at 3pm. I took my dog there for vaccinations and an injured paw. His front right paw is swollen and bruised. I thought maybe a sprain or broken toe. We saw Dr. Pahl who was very nice and made sure we didn't go through a hassle to figure out what could be wrong with his paw. No x-rays were taken since he was putting weight on it. If he was favoring it then we should be more worried but more than likely she said it is just a sprain. She was great with my pup and the visit was quick. We got sent home with Carprofen and for him to just rest for a bit. I am glad my visit didn't cost me an arm or/and a leg. I will take him back there for any future visits.Read Less