A new nest for pets: Billings vet clinic to land in BIRD district

A new nest for pets: Billings vet clinic to land in BIRD district

BILLINGS- A next-generation veterinary clinic is the latest business set to open in the BIRD district in downtown Billings.Dr. Edie Best envisions a modern and inviting space complete with plush furnishings and elegant lighting on a prominent corner lot along First Avenue North. Watch the full video: A new nest for pets: Billings vet clinic to land in BIRD districtWhile the space is currently a dirt lot, construction is underway, and in about ni…

Vet Fees and the Politics of Pet Ownership: Why a Trip to the Clinic Could Become a Political Issue - Abacus Data

As a dog owner, I’ve experienced firsthand the joy pets bring into our lives—and the quiet anxiety that often creeps in when you’re handed the bill after a routine checkup. That tension between love and cost isn’t just anecdotal—it’s widespread. In fact, our new Abacus Data survey conducted just before the 2025 federal election reveals that veterinarian fees are not only a source of financial strain for millions of Canadians—they’re a political …