Now offering Chiropractic and Massage services.
Meet Jennifer Mead, DVM, CVA, CCRP
About Me:
An Integrated/Collaborative Approach
I am an Experienced Veterinarian
I went into veterinary medicine, like my colleagues, to help animals and their people. The long hours studying and lack of sleep was always secondary to the joy of learning and helping animals. I graduated 2009 from Oklahoma State University, did an internship in Michigan and started at a general practice in Kent Washington. Later I moved
I went into veterinary medicine, like my colleagues, to help animals and their people. The long hours studying and lack of sleep was always secondary to the joy of learning and helping animals. I graduated 2009 from Oklahoma State University, did an internship in Michigan and started at a general practice in Kent Washington. Later I moved to Silverdale working in an ER there.
My interest in rehab started in vet school when one of the surgical patients under my care who had hip surgery was admitted to ICU so that her other hip could be repaired at a later time. When I took over her case, she was not bearing weight on her legs yet. Few people were really advocating rehabilitation at that time, so I researched what I could find and made a program. 2 1/2 weeks later, much to my delight and the surgeon’s surprise, she was walking well enough to have the surgery on the other hip.
I was introduced to acupuncture in my internship as well and elected to pursue this advanced training when I graduated. While working full time as an ER vet, I became certified in veterinary acupuncture and then in canine rehabilitation. I have found the mix of eastern and western medicine to be a very rewarding way to practice and my patients have definitely benefited from this as well. I continue to learn from every patient and every case which makes the field more exciting for me.
I do understand that people can be skeptical about new ideas especially when they are difficult to explain in a traditional way, but if treatments that you are trying are not working and your pet is still painful, what have you got to lose? Not all dogs or cats, like not all people, respond to acupuncture, but we won’t know until we try. I look forward to meeting you and helping to take care of your best friend and beloved family member
I am an Experienced Veterinarian
An Integrated/Collaborative Approach
I am an Experienced Veterinarian
I am very familiar with the pain and stresses of surgery, trauma, aging and disease processes not only on the patient but on the family as well. This is why I offer rehab and acupuncture serivces as other options to help with pain and decreased mobility. I have completed training in fear free and use this concept at every appointment
An Integrated/Collaborative Approach
An Integrated/Collaborative Approach
An Integrated/Collaborative Approach
I will work with your veterinarian to make sure your pet receives the best integrated care. However, I will not administer vaccines, prescribe flea medications, write health certificates, etc. For those services, you will be referred back to your veterinarian for care. I will discuss nutrition recommendations and supplements that I feel
I will work with your veterinarian to make sure your pet receives the best integrated care. However, I will not administer vaccines, prescribe flea medications, write health certificates, etc. For those services, you will be referred back to your veterinarian for care. I will discuss nutrition recommendations and supplements that I feel may help your pet and send those recommendations along with update letters to your veterinarian so they are always informed.
Photo tour of the clinic
Underwater Treadmill room
Dr Office and consult room
Dr Office and Consult room
Waiting room
Waiting room
Waiting room
exam room
Exercise room
Exercise room
Hallway