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Why work at happy tails?
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
To provide the highest standard of compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care while recognizing the unique needs of every patient, client, and family. We are a Low Stress clinic committed to supporting the emotional and physical well-being of pets, clients, and staff.
We strive to make quality care accessible by partnering with clients
To provide the highest standard of compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care while recognizing the unique needs of every patient, client, and family. We are a Low Stress clinic committed to supporting the emotional and physical well-being of pets, clients, and staff.
We strive to make quality care accessible by partnering with clients to find treatment plans that meet both their pet’s needs and their financial situation.
Our approach integrates preventative, traditional, and complementary medicine to promote lifelong health, and we prioritize same-day urgent and emergency care whenever possible to ensure pets receive timely, life-saving treatment.
Our Values
Our Mission
Our Mission
Compassion We treat every patient, client, and colleague with empathy, kindness, and respect, recognizing the unique needs of each individual.
Low Stress Care We are committed to ensuring the psychological well-being of patients, clients, and staff by creating an environment where care is never delivered through fear or force.
Excellenc
Compassion We treat every patient, client, and colleague with empathy, kindness, and respect, recognizing the unique needs of each individual.
Low Stress Care We are committed to ensuring the psychological well-being of patients, clients, and staff by creating an environment where care is never delivered through fear or force.
Excellence & Integrity We practice science-based, evidence-driven medicine and continuously update our skills and protocols to provide the most effective and humane treatments.
Accessibility & Partnership We believe that every pet deserves care. By working collaboratively with clients, we find solutions that balance high-quality medical outcomes with financial realities.
Psychological Safety We prioritize the emotional and physical safety of our staff, clients, and patients. We foster an environment where concerns are heard, respected, and addressed without judgment.
Community & Stewardship From offering affordable vaccine clinics to providing free care for injured wildlife, we are proud to serve our community and support environmental responsibility.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Vision
Patients receive personalized, comprehensive, and integrative care designed to promote their best possible health outcomes.
Clients are empowered, educated partners in their pets’ care, supported with transparency, compassion, and respect.
Staff work in a safe, inclusive, and psychologically supportive environment that fosters learning, g
Patients receive personalized, comprehensive, and integrative care designed to promote their best possible health outcomes.
Clients are empowered, educated partners in their pets’ care, supported with transparency, compassion, and respect.
Staff work in a safe, inclusive, and psychologically supportive environment that fosters learning, growth, and collaboration.
Community connections are strengthened through outreach, including affordable vaccine clinics, wildlife rehabilitation support, and partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
Excellence in veterinary medicine drives everything we do, grounded in science, continuing education, and a commitment to evolve our practices in alignment with the latest advancements.
Take your veterinarian externship at happy tails!
We want to teach the next generation of veterinarians!
Happy Tails Veterinary Hospital is open to any student, enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, who is seeking an externship to complete their academic requirements ALL YEAR ROUND! We look forward to providing you with the environment, equipment, and training needed to excel in the veterinary field!
Our hospital is equipped to…
- Perform routine wellness and urgent care for dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and birds
- Perform routine and complicated surgeries with full monitoring ability
- Perform dental cleanings and extractions with dental x-rays
- Process a variety of in-house lab testing for blood, urine, and cytologies
- Perform Therapy Laser, Acupuncture, Cryotherapy and Herbal Therapy treatments
- Capture high resolution digital radiographs
- Maintain paperless digital records
Your education is important to us!
Educating the next generation of veterinarians is a huge contribution to the success of the entire industry. If we can make it possible for you to be the best doctor you can be, then we will be your teaching hospital!
We believe in providing a hands-on approach to your training!
o You WILL be documenting chart notes for SOAPs and lab interpretations
o You WILL be examining and assisting in interpreting lab results for in clinic and referred tests
o You WILL be performing dental scalings and taking radiographs
o You WILL be taking part in conducting physical exams
o You WILL be observing and assisting with surgeries
o You WILL be doing anesthesia for surgery patients
o You WILL be communicating with owners
We will provide housing for you as well as transportation to and from the hospital if needed.
We can complete any paperwork necessary for you to pass your externship and will work directly with your professors to guarantee your success with us. Our knowledgeable and caring team is here to help you.
We are not accepting RVT externs or high school internships at this time.
Work directly with patients and clients, which is how you'll best learn your craft