Our Veterinarian-Dr. Mandy Kay
Peaks to Prairie Animal Care is the realization of Dr. Mandy Kay’s lifelong passion for animals and commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care. Dr. Kay, a Montana native, completed her Bachelor of Science from Montana State University before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. With nearly two decades of experience working in clinics across the Billings area, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.
As a mother of three and an animal lover who grew up with horses, Dr. Kay understands the deep bond between pets and their families. She and her husband enjoy, hiking, fishing, hunting, and spending time with friends, fully embracing the Montana lifestyle. Her two Boxers–Spartan and Summit, and three cats—Eggbert, Fearless, and Stinky Cheese—are cherished members of her family.
Dr. Kay is known for her outgoing, driven, and compassionate nature. She founded Peaks to Prairie Animal Care to bridge the gap in veterinary care for underserved communities in Laurel, Joliet, and Bridger. By bringing a fully-equipped mobile clinic to these areas, she ensures that pets receive the highest quality of care without the hassle of traveling long distances.
Our Technician-Michaela
Michaela has been a technician here at Peaks to Prairie Animal Care since March, 2025. She was born and raised in Wyoming but relocated to Montana shortly after graduating college. She has over 15 years of experience in veterinary medicine and most recently worked at an ER hospital for 11 years. She really wanted to go back to the basics of veterinary medicine and work general practice again, and Peaks to Prairie has helped her achieve that. She a passion for dental health and client education. Helping provide affordable, quality medicine to our rural communities is something she is particularly excited about.
Michaela lives in Billings with her boyfriend and their 4 dogs, 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs, a tortoise, and 3 chickens. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, antiquing, hiking, camping, and enjoying all that Montana has to offer.
Our Customer Service Representative-Kayla
Kayla has been working at Peaks to Prairie Animal Care since the beginning, minus her much needed maternity leave! She is the one who is most commonly behind the phone/computer answering calls, texts and emails! A big part of her job is keeping things flowing smoothly by scheduling appointments, answering questions, communicating with clients, and being the point of contact for the rescue groups we serve.
Prior to joining Peaks to Prairie Animal Care, Kayla had no experience in the veterinary medicine field, but she did have many years of customer service/receptionist experience! The skills she brought with her have been of great benefit to our team. Serving rural communities with vet care as part of our team has been a bright spot for her, and she is happy to help wherever it is needed.
Kayla has lived in Billings, MT her whole life and spends her days off with her fiancé, newborn son and 3 dogs. She has enjoyed taking on a whole new field of work by learning things daily that help us provide the best care for our patients as well as for her own pets.
Our Assistant-Charlee
Charlee has been working at Peaks to Prairie off and on since we started the practice in July 2024. She has a variety of jobs-during any given day you will find her answering calls/messages, tackling our never-ending laundry needs, cleaning kennels, tidying up all our work areas, restocking supplies, wrapping surgery packs, helping prepare surgery patients, and monitoring patients during surgical procedures. Her favorite thing to do at the clinic is helping to care for patients by giving them comfort and carefully holding them for vaccines or blood draws. In her role as an assistant, she also enjoys learning new skills and big vocabulary words.
Animals have been a big part of Charlee’s life! She has had many special pets, from cats and dogs to horses and sheep. She currently has two cats–Sweet Potato and Estella. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys the outdoors and trying new things.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide personalized and compassionate veterinary services directly to your neighborhood. From routine check-ups and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics and surgeries, Dr. Kay and her team are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of your furry friends. Join us in our journey to make top-notch veterinary care accessible and convenient for all pet owners.
Contact Us
For appointments, inquiries, or general assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at 406-516-0370 or peaks2prairieanimalcare@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you and serving your beloved pets with the utmost care and dedication.