Veterinarian in pocatello and american falls
Hawthorne Animal Hospital
Hawthorne Animal Hospital was established in 1964 and we are very proud of our history and our relationship with the community.
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Emergencies: (208) 251-8549
Pocatello Location
5011 Hawthorne Rd. Pocatello, Idaho, 83202
Mon-Thur: 7:30am - 7pm
Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sat: 8:30am - 1pm
Sun: CLOSED
+1 (208) 237-1149
American Falls Location
2773 Fairgrounds Rd. American Falls, Idaho, 83211
Mon-Thur: 7:30am - 9:30am
Fri: 7:30am - 8:30am
Sat: 7:30am - 8:30am
Sun: CLOSED
+1 (208) 226-7181
Established in 1964
There have been many changes to veterinary medicine since our early beginnings, but providing the best veterinary care to our animals and maintaining long-lasting relationship with our clients has always been our major focus.
Animal Hospital
Hawthorne Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes emergency cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.
Our community
We know it can be a challenge to find a caring, professional, and experienced veterinarian for your pets. That’s why we work so hard to provide your pet with the best available care and to exceed your expectations in each and every interaction you have with us. We are honored to be a trusted resource for the community, and we look forward to serving your pets and friends for many years to come!
Services
What We Do
Hawthorne Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes emergency cases as well as patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, family friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our veterinarian team.
Preventative Care
We work to ensure that the best vaccination plan for puppies and kittens, then to help with annual adult wellness and preventative care.
Laboratory
Our in-house laboratory includes the latest equipment from IDEXX industries that provides fast and accurate results.
Imaging
With our in house equipment we get instantaneous images to provide the quickest results to your animals’ problems.
Dentistry
At Hawthorne we are able to provide a deep cleaning of the teeth, polishing and any necessary extractions or other work.
Therapeutic Laser
Therapeutic laser is very beneficial to healing by increasing blood flow to the areas which then results in a faster recovering time, allowing your animal to go back to their regular routine.
Reproduction
We offer breeding examinations, reproductive ultrasounds, artificial insemination of both cooled and frozen semen, early pregnancy diagnosis, endometritis treatments, and more.
Professional
Highly Trained Team
Dr. Lonna Gerstner
Veterinarian
Dr. Lonna Gerstner graduated from Colorado State Veterinary School in 1980 and has been at Hawthorne Animal Hospital since then. She purchased the practice in 1985 and has been expanding and growing it since. She completed her Masters in microbiology from the University of Wyoming in 1976. Dr. Gerstner enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, especially equine reproduction and orthopedic surgeries for small animals. She was raised on a Wyoming ranch and adores spending time with her pets, including her border collie Whip, all her horses and sheep.
Nadine Newbold
Office Manager
Nadine has been part of the Hawthorne Animal Hospital team since 1982. She has held a variety of positions and is equally comfortable working with animals and clients. Nadine has a particular affinity for small animals and is delighted by the arrival of new babies at the hospital. Her faithful companion, Duke, is a fixture at work. Nadine is married with two sons and three grandchildren whom she treasures. As the office manager, she plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the hospital. When not at work, Nadine enjoys chasing her grandchildren and horses around.
Bart Anderson
Facility Manager
Bart has been an essential part of Hawthorne Animal Hospital for the past 19 years, serving as the facility manager for both the Pocatello and American Falls locations. His expertise in maintenance and large animal care-taking has been invaluable to the smooth operation of the hospital. In his free time, Bart enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hunting, and riding snowmobiles and horses. He also shares his love of sports and the great outdoors with his three children, who enjoy team roping, barrel racing, cow wrangling, hunting, and playing baseball.
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