We have a special interest in Veterinary Dentistry, and have invested focused time and training to develop our preventative and therapeutic dental program. Our dental evaluation starts with the removal of plaque, tartar, and calculus. We then carefully search for pockets around the crown of every tooth, taking full mouth digital dental radiographs. Once the oral cavity and teeth have been evaluated, we chat with our dog-or-cat’s parent to plan treatment options.
Vaccination
Hours of operation are the hours for drop off and pick up. We require Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza vaccinations for your furry friend to come and play with us.
Kristie, originally from the Seacoast of New Hampshire, moved to Truckee in 2011. Kristie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science focused on pre-veterinary medicine studies from the University of Vermont. Kristie also holds her RVT license, and as a registered veterinary technician, she is pursuing advanced degrees in dentistry, pain management, and anesthesia. When away from work, Kristie can be found hanging out with her two McNabb mixes, Opi & Tio, her Husky, Luka, and her cat, Cloud Paw!
Dr. Montana graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree focused in the field of Biology followed by a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation from veterinary medical school, Dr. Montana worked exclusively in small animal outpatient and emergency hospitals while pursuing additional medical training in the latest technologies. Dr. Montana has advanced training in ultrasonography, echocardiography, chemotherapy, dentistry, emergency medicine and surgery, transfusion medicine, class IV laser therapy, pain management and rehabilitation. A past member of UC Davis’ College of Veterinary Medicine’s External Advisory and Admissions Boards, and a past Board member of the VINFoundation, Dr. Montana is the Director of the VINFoundation’s Vets4Vets programs. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Montana will generally be found playing with her daughter Ember and their ponies, hiking with her huskies, and skiing or snowboarding with her husband Bill West. Navigating the wilderness of medical diagnostics and therapies can be a daunting challenge. Dr. Montana invites you to join our hospital family so we may help direct your animal companion’s route to good health.
We treat each patient as an individual, carefully tailoring pain prevention protocols, fluid therapy choices, and anesthetic considerations to allow speedy, comfortable recoveries. Communication is the keystone of our surgical service. If you are considering a surgical procedure for your pet, we would be happy to sit down and review any questions or concerns you might have.
The Agate Bay Animal Hospital provides top of the line diagnostic care. In house services include full blood panels, urine analysis, digital radiography, ultrasound exams, and more. The Agate Bay Animal Hospital works closely with many state of the art diagnostic laboratories and specialty facilities in order to provide your pet with the well rounded diagnostic care he or she deserves.