About Us

Bear Paw Veterinary Service was founded by Dr. John Leeds in 1978 and was primarily a large animal clinic. Dr. Sam Ives purchased the business from John in 1992 and started to offer small animal service in 1993. In January of 1995 Dr. Paul and Mary Ann McCann purchased the business and continued seeing both small and large animals.

Bear Paw Veterinary Service is known for its excellent doctors and team members. We strive to provide quality service and look to educate our clients when ever possible. Our team of 15 is able to provide services including basic health, surgical procedures, and internal medicine cases. Large animal services include reproductive services, herd health, lameness’s, and dental balancing. The diversity of our services and availability makes us easy to work with. Dr. Paul McCann obtained his Certification in Animal Chiropractic in 2014. Our doctors strive to be on the cutting edge of animal health.

Bear Paw Veterinary Service Mission statement:

Bear Paw Veterinary Service exists to care for the animals in our community.

  • To educate our clients so they can properly care for their animals.

  • To deliver quality veterinary care.

  • To be considerate of our client’s time and money

  • To engage our patients and clients with dignity and respect

Bear Paw Veterinary Sales Mission Statement:

Bear Paw Veterinary Sales exists to provide animal health products to our clients. Quality products are selected and delivered to our clients to improve and maintain health and productivity. To educate our clients on the proper use of our veterinary products.

Bear Paw Veterinary Vision Statement:

A culture of trust, work ethic and optimism that provides….

  • Compassion

  • Clear Communication

  • Competency

In the services that we provide our client.

Bear Paw Veterinary Service

5051 U.S. Highway 2 NW

Havre, MT 59501

Request Appointment

For general information, questions, appointment requests, call us at:

(406) 265-8901
Email Us: bpvet@mtintouch.net
Fax: (406) 265-2309


For after-hour support, call us at:

(406) 808-8901


Telephone Hours
8am - 5pm

Clinic Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed