Jim Thompson, DVM

I did my undergraduate work at the University of Arizona and then graduated from the Colorado State University Veterinary School in 1986. I practiced in my hometown of Phoenix for six years. Looking for a slower pace, I moved to Whitefish, MT to raise my family and purchased the Whitefish Animal Hospital in 1992. During my free time (if any!), I enjoy my family time, watching my boys play hockey, and all outdoor activities.

Leslie Fethke, DVM, DACVS

I received my bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Denver and then graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. After veterinary school I went into equine medicine and surgery. I completed two equine internships followed by a three-year large animal surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In 2013, I became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons for large animals (DACVS-LA). I practiced as an equine surgeon in Las Vegas for 2 years before transitioning to small animal medicine and surgery. I worked at an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Las Vegas for 4 years. My husband and I met in my home state of Colorado and we share a love for the mountains. We moved our son and chocolate lab to the Flathead Valley to be part of a mountain community where we can enjoy the outdoors and raise our family.

China Prentice, DVM

I grew up with a slew of dogs and horses, and rode competitively through my childhood and into the present.  I completed my bachelor's degree in developmental Biology from Cal State University - Fullerton, and then graduated from Western University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015.  I also pursued and am completing my Masters in Public Health via a dual degree program through University of Minnesota - Minneapolis.  I chose to go into small animal medicine for my love of companion animals, especially our hunting breeds. I love taking care of working dogs, and am very involved in North Valley Search and Rescue with my tracking Walker hound Johnnie!  I have lived in Montana for 4 years now and love every season here.  I have a daughter and several dogs and horses, and we are always out on adventures camping, on horseback, or scouting/hunting.  I look forward to continuing to serve our community in both the veterinary and outdoor worlds! 

Shea Stevens, DVM