About Us
Flathead Pet Emergency has been offering outstanding animal care in the Flathead valley since 2008. We offer critical and emergency care for your furry family member when your regular vet is closed or you're far from home. We primarily see dogs and cats.
Our dedicated and caring team of professionals offer a vast array of experience and expertise. We offer a complete care portfolio and are available when you need us most to deal with any emergencies that might arise. We look forward to welcoming your pet to our family.
Meet our doctors
Dr. Dean Aldrich
Dr. Dean Aldrich is our owner and Head Veterinarian. He graduated from Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 and has been involved in numerous emergency clinics since. He moved to the Flathead Valley and opened Flathead Pet Emergency in 2008. Dr. Aldrich is an avid biker and participates in bike marathons whenever he can get away from the clinic.
Dr. Kassandra Downing
A love of emergency medicine and the Flathead Valley brought Dr. Downing all the way from Tennessee to Montana! She brings her passion for emergency care to FPE and has made the Valley her home.
Dr. Cathy Davis
Our weekend warrior! Dr. Davis helps keep FPE going strong on the weekends and has a special interest in rehabilitation and acupuncture. Her experience and additional areas of interest bring another dimension of care to our hospital and our patients.
Dr. China Prentice
When she isn’t caring for patients at FPE, there’s a good chance Dr. Prentice is still helping someone! She is an active member of multiple search-and-rescue and law-enforcement organizations, bringing that same dedication, service and willingness to jump into action to our hospital.
Dr. Miles Wilbur
Dr. Wilbur is a Kalispell native who headed to Tennessee for veterinary school before making his way back home. He returned to the Flathead Valley to start a family, and we are thrilled that becoming part of the FPE family was part of that homecoming!
Dr. Lilly Griffen-Duncan
One of our favorite familiar faces! Dr. Griffen-Duncan has been a regular relief veterinarian at FPE throughout 2026, tackling weekends and overnights with us, and we’re happy to say we’ll keep luring her back in 2027! A true adventurous soul, Dr. Griffen-Duncan travels all over Montana, but somehow we keep convincing her that the Flathead Valley is worth another visit. When she isn’t busy working on her family farm, she’s practicing some pretty amazing emergency medicine — and we’re always excited when she’s back at FPE!