About Us
Welcome to Flathead Veterinary Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, where the well-being of your beloved companion animal is our top priority. Located in Whitefish, Montana, our center is dedicated to providing holistic, whole-body-centered care that combines the best of traditional veterinary medicine, veterinary rehabilitation, and alternative therapies. Founded by Dr. Heather McEvoy, a passionate and experience holistic veterinarian, our mission is to offer compassionate, individualized healing experiences that promote the physical and emotional health of your pets. Whether through acupuncture, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, or Eastern medicine, we strive to empower pet owners with the knowledge and tools they need to support their animals’ long-term health and happiness. At Flathead Veterinary Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, we believe in the power of integrative medicine to nurture and enhance the lives of the animals we serve.
Our Mission
To be an integral component in our veterinary and animal wellness community by offering a whole body-centered healing experience for our companion animals through the integration of traditional and alternative treatments, rehabilitation, and education addressing all aspects of companion animal health and welfare.
Meet Our Professional Team
Dr. Heather McEvoy
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, Founder
Born and raised in Whitefish, MT, Dr. Heather started her veterinary career here in the valley volunteering as a grade schooler to help clean kennels and walk dogs. Since then she has worked for a variety of shelters, zoos, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, and other veterinary clinics. She graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015.
During her clinical year there she accomplished her certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture (cVMA) through the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians course by Curacore Integrative Medicine & Education Center. She has accompanied that training with additional studies of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine through The College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies and the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. In January of 2019 she completed her certification as a Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Therapist (CCRT) with an emphasized interest in musculoskeletal palpation, myofascial massage, and craniosacral bodywork.
She values the importance of nutrition and has undergone specialized training in both eastern food therapy and traditional diet formulations. She has a special interest in geriatric physiotherapy and integrative cancer therapies, and she also loves the opportunity to utilize routine bodywork as preventative medicine. She strives to practice a true holistic approach addressing lifestyle, emotional, and physical attributes of each individual patient. She is an active member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV), the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA), and the Internation Veterinary Association of Pain Management (IVAMP). She lives with her husband Eric. Together they have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rat, and 3 blue poisonous dart frogs whom all remind her daily of the significance of the human animal bond. Besides veterinary medicine she loves anything outdoors. She was a wildland firefighter for 8 seasons and loves working hard, getting dirty, and playing in the woods.
During her clinical year there she accomplished her certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture (cVMA) through the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians course by Curacore Integrative Medicine & Education Center. She has accompanied that training with additional studies of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine through The College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies and the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. In January of 2019 she completed her certification as a Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Therapist (CCRT) with an emphasized interest in musculoskeletal palpation, myofascial massage, and craniosacral bodywork.
She values the importance of nutrition and has undergone specialized training in both eastern food therapy and traditional diet formulations. She has a special interest in geriatric physiotherapy and integrative cancer therapies, and she also loves the opportunity to utilize routine bodywork as preventative medicine. She strives to practice a true holistic approach addressing lifestyle, emotional, and physical attributes of each individual patient. She is an active member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV), the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA), and the Internation Veterinary Association of Pain Management (IVAMP). She lives with her husband Eric. Together they have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rat, and 3 blue poisonous dart frogs whom all remind her daily of the significance of the human animal bond. Besides veterinary medicine she loves anything outdoors. She was a wildland firefighter for 8 seasons and loves working hard, getting dirty, and playing in the woods.
Dr. Heather McEvoy
Dr. Sara Clark
Dr. Sara Clark
Veterinarian
Dr. Clark is a 2005 graduate of Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. After vet school Dr. Clark moved from VA to WA state to complete a 1yr equine internship at Pilchuck Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Clark developed an interest in a more holistic approach to treating her patients and went on to become certified in Animal Chiropractic (Options for Animals, KS – 2007), Canine Rehab/Physical Therapy (University of TN – 2014), and Veterinary Acupuncture (Chi Institute, FL 2014). Dr. Clark is an active member of of IVCA.
Dr. Clark really enjoys working with owners and pets trying to increase mobility and strength and improving quality of life.
After moving around the world with her husband’s military career they have finally settled in Montana. She lives with her husband, 4 children, 2 dogs, 6 horses, and a couple reptiles in Kalispell. When not working Dr. Clark enjoys volunteering at the kid’s school, horseback riding, snowboarding, gardening, camping, and traveling.
Dr. Clark really enjoys working with owners and pets trying to increase mobility and strength and improving quality of life.
After moving around the world with her husband’s military career they have finally settled in Montana. She lives with her husband, 4 children, 2 dogs, 6 horses, and a couple reptiles in Kalispell. When not working Dr. Clark enjoys volunteering at the kid’s school, horseback riding, snowboarding, gardening, camping, and traveling.
Aimee Arrants
Clinic Manager, Veterinary Technician
Aimee has worked in the veterinary field for over 10 years. She has worked for veterinarians both in Texas and Montana and both in equine and small animal practices. She brings a well-rounded background, experience, and an immense level of compassion to the practice. She believes deeply in providing the best possible care for our companions, utilizing all the available options for treating and healing furry family members.
Aimee learned of Dr. McEvoy when the doctor began treating her two senior Danes with acupuncture and other alternative treatments. By seeing the benefits of acupuncture firsthand, Aimee has become an advocate for Eastern medicine and integrating a variety of alternative veterinary treatments with traditional western medicine.
When not helping animals, Aimee enjoys hiking, gardening, and relaxing with a good book.
Aimee learned of Dr. McEvoy when the doctor began treating her two senior Danes with acupuncture and other alternative treatments. By seeing the benefits of acupuncture firsthand, Aimee has become an advocate for Eastern medicine and integrating a variety of alternative veterinary treatments with traditional western medicine.
When not helping animals, Aimee enjoys hiking, gardening, and relaxing with a good book.
Aimee Arrants
Debbie Heuvelman
Debbie Heuvelman
Receptionist
Debbie’s a BS Electrical Engineering graduate from Missouri University of Science & Technology degree graduate who absolutely loves dogs. Dogs have been members of her family all her life, and she’s had a desire to work in the pet industry for as long as she can remember. She and her husband, and their 10-year-old boxer mixes Hank & Liza, left Missouri for Montana in 2017 when they purchased FloodCo, an emergency water, mold, fire and storm damage restoration company in Flathead Valley. She met Dr. Heather at Whitefish Animal Hospital in 2018, then followed her to Flathead Veterinary Wellness & Rehabilitation Center because she, and her dogs, loved her! They lost Liza in 2020 at the age of 12, and Hank in 2023 at the age of 15 1/2. She is firmly convinced the care and treatments her dogs received, and overall wellness education she obtained, from Dr. Heather and her staff not only improved, but extended, the lives of her beloved companions. She is blessed and honored to work with, and learn from, an amazing group of people who share the same love and compassion for animals as her.
She enjoys walking, strength training, Pilates, being outdoors, reading, journaling and being around animals, especially dogs.
She enjoys walking, strength training, Pilates, being outdoors, reading, journaling and being around animals, especially dogs.
Eric Vezina
Receptionist, Technician in training
Eric has a AS in nursing and has worked over 10 years as a medical and ICU nurse. Given his lifelong love for animals he has recently made a career switch and is interested in pursuing more work in the veterinary field. Eric also has a history of business management, inventory, marketing, IT, and client relations making him an all-around great addition to the center. Not to mention he is Dr. Heather McEvoy’s husband!
He is not quite sure yet exactly which direction he may go but he is most interested in assisting in advanced procedures like joint injections and continuing to learn all the different modalities.
He has many trades and interests ranging from playing guitar, following F1, enjoying comedy and music, and playing and painting models for board games. He is responsible for naming all the pets in the household after Phish songs.
He is not quite sure yet exactly which direction he may go but he is most interested in assisting in advanced procedures like joint injections and continuing to learn all the different modalities.
He has many trades and interests ranging from playing guitar, following F1, enjoying comedy and music, and playing and painting models for board games. He is responsible for naming all the pets in the household after Phish songs.
Eric Vezina
Natalie
Natalie Berge
Veterinary Technician
Born and raised in Western Washington, Natalie brings both a lifelong love of animals and a deep appreciation for rehabilitative care to her work. After graduating from Bellingham Technical College with a Veterinary Technician degree and obtaining her licensing as an LVT, she moved to Flathead Valley for a change of scenery. Since then, she has put down roots in the area and has been able to gain further veterinary experience at a number of different practices in Northwest Montana.
Influenced early on by her stepmother, a practicing naturopathic doctor, Natalie developed a strong interest in natural medicine and wellness. She strongly believes in blending traditional veterinary care with holistic principles in order to help pets thrive. Veterinary rehabilitation has always been an area of passion for her as well, as she deeply appreciates being able to improve a patient’s quality of life by utilizing therapy plans tailored to their needs.
When she’s not caring for animals, Natalie enjoys spending time in nature through hiking and skiing, continuing her education in a variety of rehabilitative modalities, and looking after her wobbly cat, Erma.
Influenced early on by her stepmother, a practicing naturopathic doctor, Natalie developed a strong interest in natural medicine and wellness. She strongly believes in blending traditional veterinary care with holistic principles in order to help pets thrive. Veterinary rehabilitation has always been an area of passion for her as well, as she deeply appreciates being able to improve a patient’s quality of life by utilizing therapy plans tailored to their needs.
When she’s not caring for animals, Natalie enjoys spending time in nature through hiking and skiing, continuing her education in a variety of rehabilitative modalities, and looking after her wobbly cat, Erma.
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