| Monday | 7:30am - 7:00pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 7:00pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 7:00pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am - 3:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Laser Surgery
- Digital X-ray
- Boarding
- Dental
- Animal Boarding
- Animal Daycare
- Animal Flea Control
- Animal Microchipping
- Declawing
- Emergency Veterinary Clinic
- Holistic Veterinary Medicine
- Small Animal Vet
- Spaying/Neutering
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Veterinary Docking/Cropping
- Veterinary Euthanasia
- Veterinary Medical Specialties
- Veterinary Surgery
Description
Services
Laser Surgery
What it is and how it works
Laser surgery uses an instrument that allows it to be precisely controlled and essentially replaces the traditional scalpel. Laser energy instantly vaporizes the water found in tissues, allowing it to "cut" or essentially remove an extremely small area of tissue. the energy seals nerve endings and blood vessels as it moves through the tissue, resulting in less bleeding, less pain and virtually no trauma to surrounding tissues.
The Benefits
o Less Pain: The laser seals nerve endings as it moves through tissue. Your pet will feel less pain after surgery.
o Less Bleeding: The laser seals small blood vessels during surgery, resulting in less bleeding and quicker procedures.
o Less Swelling: With laser technology, only light comes into contact with the tissue, causing minimal swelling.
o Extreme Precision: The laser enables your surgeon to only affect or remove the target tissue, leaving the healthy surrounding tissue untouched.
o Reduced Risk of Infection: The high heat of laser energy kills bacteria and microorganisms as it moves through diseased areas, reducing the chance of infection.
o Quicker Recovery: For all of the above reasons, your pet is likely to feel less discomfort after surgery, and return home to normal activities sooner
* Digital Radiology Services:
Our on-site, modern digital X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of many disorders.
* Dentistry:
Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, digital dental X-rays, endodontics and periodontics, tooth extractions and oral surgery.
* Senior Health Wellness Package:
We have designed a wellness package that is specifically suited for the special needs of our senior companions. This preventative health care package is important for the early detection of potential health problems common to senior animals. Early detection can mean a better quality of life for your pet
* Boarding:
We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday.
* Annual Wellness Exam:
We highly recommend that your pet be examined annually by a veterinarian. At this time we can give the necessary vaccines and perform a complete check up to ensure your pets' health.
* Anesthesia:
We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide that extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
* Electrocardiography Services:
We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiac specialists.
* Laboratory
Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
* Pharmacy:
We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet.
* Dietary Counseling:
We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
* Bathing Services
Routine and medicated bathing services are available as well as toe nail trimming and de-matting.
Services
Laser Surgery
What it is and how it works
Laser surgery uses an instrument that allows it to be precisely controlled and essentially replaces the traditional scalpel. Laser energy instantly vaporizes the water found in tissues, allowing it to "cut" or essentially remove an extremely small area of tissue. the energy seals nerve endings and blood vessels as it moves through the tissue, resulting in less bleeding, less pain and virtually no trauma to surrounding tissues.
The Benefits
o Less Pain: The laser seals nerve endings as it moves through tissue. Your pet will feel less pain after surgery.
o Less Bleeding: The laser seals small blood vessels during surgery, resulting in less bleeding and quicker procedures.
o Less Swelling: With laser technology, only light comes into contact with the tissue, causing minimal swelling.
o Extreme Precision: The laser enables your surgeon to only affect or remove the target tissue, leaving the healthy surrounding tissue untouched.
o Reduced Risk of Infection: The high heat of laser energy kills bacteria and microorganisms as it moves through diseased areas, reducing the chance of infection.
o Quicker Recovery: For all of the above reasons, your pet is likely to feel less discomfort after surgery, and return home to normal activities sooner
* Digital Radiology Services:
Our on-site, modern digital X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of many disorders.
* Dentistry:
Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, digital dental X-rays, endodontics and periodontics, tooth extractions and oral surgery.
* Senior Health Wellness Package:
We have designed a wellness package that is specifically suited for the special needs of our senior companions. This preventative health care package is important for the early detection of potential health problems common to senior animals. Early detection can mean a better quality of life for your pet
* Boarding:
We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday.
* Annual Wellness Exam:
We highly recommend that your pet be examined annually by a veterinarian. At this time we can give the necessary vaccines and perform a complete check up to ensure your pets' health.
* Anesthesia:
We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide that extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
* Electrocardiography Services:
We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiac specialists.
* Laboratory
Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
* Pharmacy:
We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet.
* Dietary Counseling:
We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
* Bathing Services
Routine and medicated bathing services are available as well as toe nail trimming and de-matting.
Photos
Dr. Haevernick and Little Lolita
Kaily (Our Practice Manager) in a large cage with "Kuro"
A few of our patients
Doctors
Tim K. Haevernick DVM
Dr. Tim Haevernick was born in Hillsboro, Oregon and grew he up in Walnut Creek. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cal State University Fresno in Animal Science. Then, to widen his experience, Dr. Haevernick worked at different practices as a licensed Animal Health Technician. After that, he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 1984. (Dr. Haevernick and Dr. Elliott were in the same graduating class.)
Dr. Haevernick has been working here since he purchased Tamalpais Pet Hospital back in 1990. He has an unbelievable passion and commitment to the animals that he treats everyday. He thoroughly enjoys working and building relationships with our clients as well. Dr. Haevernick takes great pride in the staff of the hospital, and is a caring and supportive boss.
Dr. Haevernick currently lives in MillValley with his wife Sandy. The two of them have two sons named Josh and Gage. They have a dog named Scott, and two cats named Lucy and Boss. Dr. Haevernick is also a lover of the outdoors; he goes snow skiing, mountain biking, and fly-fishing with the family.
J. Penny Elliott DVM
Dr. Penny Elliott grew up in New Hampshire, Virginia, Colorado, and Brazil as the daughter of an army officer. She settled in California as an undergraduate at Cal Poly majoring in Zoology. While working as an exercise rider at various racetracks to finance her education, Dr. Elliott developed an interest in the science behind training racehorses. She attended UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine where she eventually changed her focus from equine to small animal. After graduating in 1984, she entered private practice in Santa Rosa where she spent 6 years in emergency medicine.
Dr. Elliott has been on staff at Tamalpais Pet Hospital since 1991 and she enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine, especially endocrinology and senior care. She really appreciates the dedication her clients have to their pets, and cites the human-animal bond as her favorite part of veterinary medicine. Dr. Elliott lives in Sonoma County with her husband Perry and cat Fritz. She is passionate about cycling and has competed in many races, both road and cross-country. She also enjoys yoga and scuba diving.
Vered Bar VMD
Dr. Vered Bar grew up in Israel , Bolivia , and the United States . She received her B.S. at Albright College in 1993, and then went on to get her M.S. at Drexel University in 1995. Then she received her V.M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania in 1999. Vered has worked in Chicago , IL , and then Annapolis , MD. In 2002 she moved to Barrington , RI , and opened Harbor Animal Hospital in 2004. She later sold it in 2009 and moved to San Francisco with her boyfriend Martin, and three cats: Phantom, Goldfish, and Spider. Vered’s professional interests include surgery, oncology, emergency, and internal medicine. On her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, scuba diving, climbing, and traveling.