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the team
North Boise Veterinary Clinic is proud to serve the Boise area.
Local, small, and a proud part of the North Boise Community. Come on in and get to know us. We are here for you.
A founding principle for Dr. Frost at North Boise Veterinary Clinic is to provide fear-free and comfortable visits for all of his patients. His understanding of the special bond between pets and their guardians helps him tailor diagnostic and treatment plans to each pet and family. Dr. Frost understands that you and your pet are special and unique, and your pet’s care should also be special and unique. He feels grateful to be able to lead a team of like-minded professionals with the goal of optimal treatment of each patient and family.
joshua frost, dvm
Dr. Frost’s veterinary experience started far before graduating from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. He chose the same path as his father and older brother. From a young age he was surrounded by dogs and cats, working with animals on a daily basis in the family veterinary clinic. This early, constant exposure to animal behavior has grown into his intuitive connection with animals. He practiced in Wisconsin from 1996 to 1999 and then in the Treasure Valley from 2000 to present.
Dr. Frost is Level 3 Certified in Fear Free practice techniques. This advanced training involves the considerate and gentle treatment of animals. Dr. Frost's goals include training pets to enjoy their visit to the vet. Please see below or visit www.fearfreepets.com for more information on this practice style.
The Frost family lives in North Boise and spends their free time enjoying the natural resources of Idaho and the North End.
riley
We are so happy to welcome Riley to our team. She is joining us while finishing her last year at BSU, and her enthusiasm for all things vet med is uplifting for us all. Riley has future plans to attend veterinary school. In her spare time, you might see her hitting the slopes at Bogus Basin.
jessica
As a current BSU biology student, Jessica's goal is to obtain a Veterinary degree and assist with animal rescue and rehabilitation.
Jessica has been an animal lover and advocate since she was 4 years old. Her intuitive nature and calm demeanor compliment the Fear Free philosophy and environment at North Boise Vet.
Her special interests in veterinary care include patient care and emergency cases.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her dog, painting, and exploring the outdoors.
Level 2 Fear Free Certified.
kim
Kim joins our team with over 15 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician. Her love, compassion, and understanding for animals makes her an amazing advocate for our pets. She has a vast background in critical and surgical care of patients. Kim takes a special interest in getting to know clients and their pets to better serve them. Outside of work, Kim enjoys, endurance running with her pointer and Lab in the Foothills, training at her Crossfit gym and DIY home improvement and landscaping.
Level 3 Fear Free Certified
sarah
As a biology student at BSU, Sarah’s enthusiasm to learn all things “vet med” is apparent. A North Idaho native, Sarah has worked with Dr. Marty Becker, the founder of the Fear-Free veterinary approach.
Within the scope of veterinary care, Sarah especially enjoys client education and experiencing the variety of cases that day practice brings. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys skiing, art, and traveling.
Congratulations to Sarah for entering the U of F College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2026! We are so proud of you!
Level 3 Fear Free Certified
hannah
An experienced and skilled veterinary technician, Hannah truly enjoys interacting with animals and pet parents.
Hannah has a special interest in geriatric pet care. This is partially due to watching her own dog, Sherpa, age from an excited, energetic border collie pup into a mature, reserved adult dog.
Hannah's understanding of the human-animal bond is shown by extending compassion to both pets and their people. Outside of work, you might see Hannah standing on a river bank with a flyrod in her hand or camping in the mountains of Idaho.
Level 3 Fear Free Certified
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fear free
As the first Fear Free-certified practice in Idaho, we are committed to reducing fear, anxiety and stress at every visit—starting with the trip to the clinic. We look after our patients’ emotional and physical wellbeing.
“Fear-Free techniques have allowed better care for my patients as well as improved experiences for my clients. It is very rewarding to see pets excited and happy to go to the vet.”
Let’s go!
Imagine telling your dog, “Let’s go to the vet!” and seeing her tail wag? How about getting out your cat’s carrier and seeing him come running? We are helping make that a reality, due to a new initiative sweeping veterinary medicine designed to ease the stress, fear, and anxiety so many pets experience while at the veterinarian.
Known as Fear FreeSM, the training and certification program helps veterinarians modify their procedures, handling, and facilities to help pets feel safe and comfortable while receiving the medical care they need.
About Fear Free
Developed by “America’s Veterinarian,” Dr. Marty Becker, the Fear FreeSM initiative aims to “take the ‘pet’ out of ‘petrified’” and get pets back for veterinary visits by promoting considerate approach and gentle control techniques used in calming environments. Utilization of Fear Free methods and protocols leads to reduction or removal of anxiety triggers, which creates an experience that is rewarding and safer for all involved including pets, their owners, and veterinary health care teams. Learn more at www.fearfreepets.com.
To become certified, veterinarians and veterinary staff are required to complete a comprehensive, 8-part educational course and exam. They also have to take continuing education to remain certified.
“After completing my Level 2 Fear Free Certification program, I started using these techniques on all of my patients. Even the design of my new practice revolves around patient comfort and prevention of stress. From the open floorplan and comfortable atmosphere to the rubber, nonslip floors, the building was designed with patient and client comfort in mind.”
