Meet Our Team

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, 2005

BS Animal Science, Montana State University, 2001

Dr. Ellingson has worked at Pet Emergency Center since 2007.  His professional interests include emergency medicine/surgery and anytime that he can make a bad situation better for an animal.  Dr. Ellingson has a passion for using his skills in veterinary medicine to serve animal populations and people in isolated areas of the world through education and programs designed to improve animal health and prevent zoonotic disease.  He has 4 children and a Jack Russel Terrier named Siesil.  When not working, Dr. Ellingson enjoys adventures in the great outdoors by hiking and climbing state highpoints, backpacking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing and snow camping.  He also enjoys gardening, woodworking and spending time with his family.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, 1984 

BS, Colorado State University, 1981

Dr. Duncan is a Montana native who grew up on a cattle ranch on the highline of north central Montana. He practiced in Northwestern Montana for 17 years.  In 2001, he sold his practice and moved to Missoula to concentrate on small animal medicine and surgery.  Dr. Duncan's professional interests include orthopedic surgery and dentistry.  His personal interests include hiking, hunting and fishing with his family.

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 1984.

Dr. Zirbel graduated with the first class of Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and received her DVM degree in 1984. She is a member of the AVMA. Dr Z has two children, Johanna who graduated from MSU and is now assisting at the clinic and Jacob who recently graduated from MSU. Dr Z, Johanna, and Jacob have 6 dogs, 5 cats, and 5 horses. For the past 30+ years, Dr Z has worked in private practice for small animal clinics as well as pet emergency hospitals. In 2005, she purchased Animal Blessings Pet Hospital and works shifts after hours at Pet Emergency Center doing what she does best…providing exemplary care to many pets in need.

Jessie has worked at Pet Emergency Center since 2012.  She has 2 cats and 2 dogs – all of whom are rescues!  Jessie started caring for animals at the Humane Society in 2006 and has been working as a veterinary technician since 2010.  She loves animals and has devoted her professional life to helping and caring for them.  When not working, Jessie likes to hike with her dogs, go camping and spend time in her garden.

Bio coming soon.

Bio coming soon.