Growing up on a cattle farm in Rock Springs, Montana, Dr. Edie Best is no stranger to hard work and animal care. She enjoyed a quaint and peaceful environment, surrounded by a variety of animals. Every day, Dr. Best would observe her father and mixed-animal practitioners taking care of horses, dogs, cats, and cows. This daily scenario sparked her deep love for animals, which later manifested in her competing in rodeos and horse shows until high school.

Dr. Best’s passion for animals grew, leading her to pursue a pre-vet program at Montana State University in Bozeman. She graduated from the program with flying colors. Soon after, she faced a major setback—being rejected from vet school on her first try. Instead of backing down, Dr. Best took a job at a small animal practice, gaining invaluable experience that strengthened her application and shaped her career path. That year, she realized her genuine passion lay in small animal care, rather than the mixed-animal work she had once admired.

In 1991, Dr. Best reapplied to vet school and got accepted into Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

In 1995, Dr. Best graduated with honors, earning her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She returned to Montana to begin her career, working for two years before joining another practice in Billings, where she spent 11 years honing her skills.

Since then, Dr. Best has continued pursuing excellence in veterinary medicine. She not only enhanced her knowledge but also refined her method of healing.