Dr. Lena (Terry) Blackhurst is a Kalispell, MT native that graduated from Flathead High School. She pursued her undergraduate studies in Wildlife Biology at Montana State University before attending veterinary school at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Her veterinary interests include urgent care, internal medicine, radiology, and pain management. She values a stress-free, gentle approach with her patients. She started practicing at the Animal Clinic Missoula in June 2024. Outside of work, Lena enjoys skiing, mountain biking, running, and hiking. She lives with her husband Riley, cat Sam, golden retriever Finnegan, and golden mix Zoey here in Missoula.