ABOUT US

​Alpine Animal Hospital has been serving pets in the Whitefish area and Greater Flathead Valley at our current location since the late 70's.  Although it has gone through some name changes and remodels throughout the decades, our commitment to our clients remains the same.  We are here to serve you and your pets and to guide them through the joy and challenges of life.  Our focus is to keep your pet healthy and active so that they can enjoy life to the fullest.  Happy tails and happy trails!


​KEVIN MORRELL

CLINIC OWNER AND VETERINARIAN

Dr. Morrell grew up in a small, rural farming community in South Dakota.  Prior to moving to the Flathead he worked in a mixed animal practice in Wyoming.  He obtained his doctorate degree from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine (Go Cougs!).  Prior to vet school, Dr. Morrell earned a Bachelors degrees in Radiologic Sciences from Boise State University.

Dr. Morrell has many professional interests: diagnostics as well as small animal surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic).

In his free time, Dr. Morrell spends time with his wife, Heather and their four kids - Georgia, Keeley, Norah and Jacob.  They also share their home with their dog Jig,  Stripey Socks the Cat and 3 horses.  The family enjoys everything the Flathead Valley has to offer - outdoor activities, skiing, hiking, and great people.


​ELIZABETH PITMAN

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Pitman was born and raised in Whitefish and is very excited to be home and part of such an amazing community.  After graduating from Whitefish High School, Dr. Pitman earned her Bachelors degree in History, with a minor in Biology, from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.  She obtained her Doctorate degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University.

Dr. Pitman’s professional interests are numerous, and include: soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and preventative medicine.

Dr. Pitman enjoys hiking in Glacier Park, skiing on Big Mountain, and paddle boarding on the Whitefish and Flathead rivers.  Dr. Pitman has two shih tzus, Sully and Waldo, who rule her life.
Dr. Pitman’s immediate family all reside in Whitefish - she is delighted to be close to family and friends.  
Tune in to Kool 105.1 FM every Thursday at 5:30 PM for 'Ask a Vet' radio minute.
​Each week, Dr. Kevin Morrell will answer the public's burning questions about their pets.
​ To submit a question, click the logo to the right. 

Meet Our Veterinary Care Team

Diane

Receptionist

Diane has been at Alpine Animal Hospital since April 2002.  She works primarily as a receptionist.  Before coming to Alpine, she worked in the medical field, and was a certified medical assistant.
She lives at home with husband, Darrell and has two grown children, Charlene and Josh.  She is the proud grandmother of twin grandsons.  Also at home are two dogs.  In her spare time she likes to spend time with family, work with ceramics, scrapbook, take lots of pictures, work in the yard and garden, spend time outdoors camping,  go 4-wheeling, read, and knit. ​

Meghann

Veterinary Assistant

​Born and raised in northern New York, Meghann always had a connection with nature and a love for animals. After graduating from college in 2006, she hopped on a one way flight to Montana and has since called the Flathead Valley her home.  New to Vet Medicine, Meghann is enjoying learning a new profession and has quickly found her place at Alpine Animal Hospital.  Outside of work Meghann and her partner Mark spend their time dirt biking, floating rivers, snowboarding, xc skiing and camping with friends and family. 

Brianna 

Veterinary Assistant

 Brianna Johnson hails from the Rocky Mountain Front of Montana but now calls the Flathead Valley her home. She studied Business at the University of Mary in Bismarck ND on a Track and Field scholarship. She has taken up the Veterinary Technician position the last few years and has fallen in love with it, working in three clinics in two different states. Other than Montana, Brianna has lived in North Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming, and New Zealand. Fun fact about Brianna is that she absolutely LOVES Vizslas and IPA’s.  She lives in Kalispell with her husband Jesse and their two dogs (one is a Vizsla) and cat. In their free time you will find Brianna and Jesse rafting, biking, hiking or sampling craft beer.

Kassidy

Veterinary Assistant

​Kassidy grew up in a small town in central Arkansas but quickly moved to the valley after college to be closer to her grandparents and extended family. She has one dog by the name of Lily, a kitten named Cobweb, and a cat named Eerie she recently adopted after Eerie came to the clinic as a patient looking for her forever home. Kassidy is an avid Range Riders fan and enjoys going to the lake with Lily during the summer and crafting during the winter.

Ashleigh

Nadia 

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant
Born in Great Falls, MT, Ashleigh was raised in Whitefish where she graduated high school in 2008. She then went on to work in customer service for over ten years, when she decided to go to college in 2017. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology in 2022, she moved back to the Flathead Valley with her spouse to be closer to family. While working a part time job, she came across an opening at Alpine Animal Hospital and decided to take her work in a different direction. Since joining the team in May of 2023, she has developed a passion for veterinary medicine. Outside of work, Ashleigh, her family, and their two dogs Doc and Alex enjoy the beauty of Montana and partake in many outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hiking, and boating. 
Nadia grew up in Whitefish and is thrilled to be living in the Flathead Valley and working as a Veterinary Assistant at Alpine Animal Hospital. The education and professional experience that Nadia gets as part of the awesome Alpine team provides the perfect balance to the rest of her life. Outside of work Nadia enjoys spending time with her partner Matthew, their two pretty magical daughters, Violet and Ahni, and their many wonderful animals and extended family. 

Davina 

Veterinary Assistant

Davina began working at Alpine Animal Hospital in July of 2000.  As an assistant Davina has many tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly.  She cares for our patients and assists the doctors with appointments, treatments, and surgeries.
She has volunteered in the animal rescue industry for many organizations in Oregon, Washington, and Montana.  Davina lives at home with her husband Gregg, their dog and cat.  She likes spending time with her family, traveling, reading, going to the movies, vegan cooking, spending time outdoors, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.

Alana 

Veterinary Assistant

Montana born and raised, Alana grew up in Bozeman. There, she followed her childhood dreams and started working in veterinary care at the age of 15 as a full-time employee and student. She graduated early in her class and joined the Army when she was 17. Alana followed her high school sweetheart (Hunter) -who joined in the Marine Corps- to Southern California where she also worked at an Urgent Care facility for animals.
After finishing their enlistments, Alana and Hunter recently moved to the valley with their three beloved dogs: “Boo” and “Roo” (dachshunds) and Arlo (Queensland Heeler). On her free time, Alana enjoys weightlifting, hiking, paddle boarding, and movie nights in with her family. Growing up with dachshunds, Alana is fond of the breed. And at any opportunity given, she will share a doxi story or weiner dog pun.

Brigid

Veterinary Assistant
Brigid was born and raised in Montana and has lived in the Flathead Valley for 17 years. She started working in a clinic at the age of 17 and for the past two years she has grown to love veterinary medicine. She hopes to continue her education in veterinary medicine and become a Veterinarian in the future. Her happy place is the dog park with her three dogs River, Biscuit, and S’mores. In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing, and swimming.