Company Profile
Animal Clinic of Walla Walla
Company Overview
Today, Animal Clinic of Walla Walla is owned by Dr. Bret Smith. Dr. Danielle Carey joined the practice in 2015 as an associate and Dr. Michelle Janik in 2018, also as an associate. We have a competent and compassionate support staff including two licensed veterinary technicians, four animal care assistants and three client service specialists.Animal Clinic of Walla Walla is a full-service veterinary hospital providing medical care, dentistry, and surgery for companion animals and livestock. We also offer reproductive services including artificial insemination of dogs and horses, pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasound, semen evaluation and breeding soundness exams. Our diagnostic imaging capabilities include digital radiography and ultrasound as well as state-of-the-art endoscopy with a new a Karl Storz endoscope for non-invasive diagnostics and treatment. We have new IDEXX in-clinic laboratory equipment to provide complete blood count, serum biochemistry profiles, and diagnostic tests with a rapid turn-around for diagnosis and treatment of our patients. With staff trained in basic cytology, urinalysis, and fecal parasite analysis, we provide optimum care for all of the species we treat. In addition, we offer behavior counselling and therapeutic massage for dogs.Client education is an important service of our clinic. You will leave your appointment with written information to improve the health and care of your animal. Lunchtime Learning is held over lunchtime when scheduled with our vendor reps. Classes are free and cover topics to improve the health and welfare of dogs and cats. We hope to add topics for horses and livestock in the near future.Animal Clinic of Walla Walla provides emergency services in cooperation with other veterinarians and clinics the area and we are equipped to make house and ranch calls. We serve Walla Walla and the surrounding Washington communities of Touchet, Prescott, Waitsburg, and Dayton as well as the Oregon communities of Milton-Freewater, Weston, Athena and Adams.
Company History
The clinic was started in 1953 by Dr. Neil Follett, a solo veterinary practitioner. Dr. Follett built a small hospital and established his practice at the present clinic site on Taumarson Road. The original building has been surrounded by several additions, but it can still be identified within the existing hospital. Dr. Follett and his wife, Betty, along with their children, lived in a small apartment in the basement of the clinic until the practice became established.
Today, Animal Clinic of Walla Walla is owned by Dr. Bret Smith. Dr. Danielle Carey joined the practice in 2015 as an associate and Dr. Michelle Janik joined the practice in 2018. We have a competent and compassionate support staff including three licensed veterinary technicians, four veterinary assistants, two client service specialists and a practice manager.