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Welcome New Clients! Book today and get $25 off your first exam! *Terms Apply

Welcome New Clients! Book today and get $25 off your first exam! *Terms Apply
Welcome New Clients! Book today and get $25 off your first exam! *Terms Apply
Meet the team

Our Veterinarians 

Animal Care Center Montana’s veterinary team looks forward to meeting you and your pet! Learn more about the wonderful people behind your pets care.

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Animal Care Center Montana Veterinary Team

Animal Care Center strives to offer the best care possible for your pet.
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Dr. Uffelman

Dr. Chelsea Uffelman grew up in sunny Tucson, Arizona, where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Arizona in December 2012. She completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Cum Laude, from Colorado State University in Fort Collins in May 2017. Dr. Uffelman is PennHIP certified, having completed her training in 2023. She met her husband, Brandon, a local fourth-generation farmer, and moved to Hardin, MT, in 2012. Dr. Uffelman’s professional interests include surgery, internal medicine, and emergency/critical care. Outside of work, Dr. Uffelman stays busy as a mom to two beautiful daughters, Skyla and Brielle. In her spare time, she also enjoys riding her horse, spending time on the lake wakeboarding and waterskiing, and hiking with her Labrador Bailey.

Dr. Mahlen
Dr. Mahlen

Dr. Mahlen grew up in Hardin, Montana, and graduated from Hardin High School in 2016. She obtained dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science and Microbiology from Montana State University in May 2021. She completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson in August 2024.

Dr. Mahlen is interested in both small and large animal medicine, specifically bovine reproduction and community medicine. Dr. Mahlen met her husband at country swing dance club at MSU; they moved to Sidney, MT in 2023.

In her spare time, Dr. Mahlen enjoys dog sports with her two Australian shepherds, riding her horse, swimming, reading, and spending time with her husband. Dr. Mahlen frequently volunteers her time with both 4-H and FFA organizations.

Kelsey
Dr. Kelsey

Dr. Kelsey Bassett is originally from Washington State, but found her way to Montana during her undergraduate studies. She pole vaulted for Carroll College for 3 years while obtaining her Bachelors degree in Anthrozoology with minors in biology and chemistry in 2021. Go Saints! She completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2026 from Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bassett is extremely excited to join the Animal Care Center team and be back in Montana. She has interests in both small and large animal medicine, including farm animals such as sheep and goats.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Bassett enjoys spending time outside hiking, camping, boating, and fishing, especially if it involves her dog, Sven. Dr. Bassett is especially excited to spend time outdoors this summer and try her hand at snow sports this winter.

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Jill Marty
Jill Marty grew up on a small ranch north of Hardin. She graduated from Hardin High School in 1996. Jill earned her associate’s degree at Denver Institute of Technology, where she also worked at a vet clinic as an assistant. After graduating from DIT, Jill moved to Bozeman, MT where she worked as a veterinary technician at Gallatin Vet Clinic. Jill returned to Hardin in 1999 to work briefly at Animal Care Center before leaving for a couple of years to sell insurance. Jill returned once again to Animal Care Center where she has been with us as a veterinary technician for the last 20 years. Jill is married to her loving husband, and they have 2 wonderful daughters. Jill also has 2 heelers(Rowdy and Misty)and a dachshund/chihuahua mix(Odie)!
Catie Cumming
Catie Cumming

Catie brings with her a wealth of experience in client care, she has run her own house cleaning and horse training businesses! Working with people gives her an overwhelming amount of joy and gratitude. She can’t wait to meet the clients and community of Animal Care Center in Hardin.

Outside of her love for animals and people, Catie is a sourdough enthusiast and homesteader. She shares her home with two horses, Floyd and Erebus, two heelers, a red and a blue, Bill and Bob, and a Maremma, Zwei, who looks over her chickens. Her love for animals and passion for people led Catie to find her new home at Animal Care Center. Here, she is excited to learn more about animal medicine, get to meet and build relationships with our clients, and of course, love on all the pets!

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