Dr. Jamie ArndtPre-Veterinary Advisor and Teaching Professor

Microbiology and Cell Biology Department
Montana Veterinary Program

Phone: (406) 994-2031
Email: jamie.arndt@montana.edu

Office: Linfield 105/106 (Ag Student Support Office)
MT Veterinary Program Office: Health Science Building 169

About Dr. Jamie Arndt

I grew up just outside of Big Timber, Montana and understand what it's like to come from a small rural community, as well as the importance of agriculture to our state. I graduated from MSU, where I was involved in residence life, ASMSU and worked in the Bobcat Ticket Office. My degree was in Biotechnolog- Animal Systems, which means I took many of the same courses students working toward veterinary pre-requisites also take (with some of the same professors!). I love this university and am happy to be back advising and teaching students here. Go Cats!

After graduation, I went to the Royal Veterinary College in London, where I received the UK's equivalent of a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. While at vet school, I focused on equine medicine, radiology and pathology. I returned to the US and practiced at a mixed animal clinic in Walla Walla, Washington, working on small and large ruminants, horses, dogs and cats. Montana has always been my home, so after 3 years I was ready to move back to work as a small animal, equine and exotic vet in general practice and emergency medicine for 8 years.

I love practicing and am still doing some consultation and relief work on the side. I recently have gotten to return to my Bobcat roots in the role of pre-veterinary advisor and teaching professor for the Montana Veterinary Program in conjunction with Washington State University. I thoroughly enjoy mentoring and supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals.

When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, my extensive animal family, reading, doing Tae Kwon Do, running and exploring the great state of Montana.

Advising Support

I work with prospective students, currently enrolled students, post-baccalaureate and graduate students who are exploring, working toward pre-requisite courses, or actively applying and interviewing to veterinary or veterinary technician programs. I work with students across a range of academic programs and many advisors on campus. I am the faculty advisor for the pre-veterinary certificate and the pre-veterinary coursework within the Microbiology major, pluse the faculty advisor for the pre-vet club. I also support the College of Agriculture advising team, as we are all located together in the Ag Student Support Office in Linfield 105/106.  

Teaching Interests

  • Veterinary professional and clinical skills
  • Veterinary and basic animal nutrition
  • Professional program academic preparation

Professional Interests

Small animal and equine medicine, small animal and equine geriatric medicine, veterinary nutrition, small mammal and reptile medicine, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, emergency and critical care medicine, small ruminant medicine and the human animal bond.

Courses Taught

  • BIOM 475R Pre-Veterinary Internship Summer and Fall 2025, Spring 2026
  • VM 500 Animals, Society and the Veterinarian Fall 2025
  • VM 580 Basic Nutrition Spring 2026
  • VM 586 Principles of Surgery Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
  • VM 598 Introduction to Clinics Fall 2025

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Montana State University, Biotechnology 2007
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed), Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Medicine 2012
  • Master of Science (MSc), University of Glasgow, Animal Nutrition 2024

Professional Accreditation and Organization Memberships

  • Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine License Accreditation since 2015
  • United State Department of Agriculture Certified Veterinarian since 2012
  • American Association of Veterinary Medicine Member since 2010
  • Montana Veterinary Medical Association Member since 2015
  • National Association of Health Professions Advisor Member since 2024

Publications

  • Arndt, Jamie L. et al. “How reliable is the use of hoof testers? The intra- and inter-operator repeatability of force application to different regions of the foot.” Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 33 (2013): 884.