Mike Tarrant DVM, CVA,CVCHM (IVAS),Graduate Diploma VCHM (CIVT)
Owner/Head Veterinarian
Mike grew up in a small farming town in Oklahoma and outside of Wichita. He attended college at the University of Kansas and Oklahoma State University where he graduated in 2003 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Mike worked in a mixed animal practice for 3 years and then started Arbor Creek Animal Hospital in 2006. Some of Dr Tarrant’s professional interests include anesthesia and pain management, surgery, nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Dr Tarrant became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2004 through the International Association of Acupuncture (IVAS) and in Chinese Herbal Therapy in 2013 (CIVT). When not at work, He enjoys riding motorcycles, gardening and spending time with Mikayla and their 4 dogs.
Pamela S. Smith DVM, CVA
Associate Veterinarian
In September of 2013, Dr. Smith joined the practice at Arbor Creek Animal Hospital. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984 and has been a practicing veterinarian ever since. She has been involved in many aspects of veterinary medicine over the years, and has enjoyed learning from patients, clients, colleagues, and respected mentors. She became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist in 2011 at Colorado State University, and has seen the benefits of adding acupuncture to her pain management protocol. She is especially interested in relieving chronic pain in our older pets using a combination of medication (both traditional and herbal), acupuncture, laser therapy, supplements, and diets. “The profession of veterinary medicine has changed so dramatically over the years with improved medicine, surgery, preventative medicine, the huge growth and acceptance of alternative methods of therapy, and it has opened up a wide avenue of options to improve both the length and the quality of life for our four-legged friends that they deserve. Arbor Creek Animal Hospital has the perfect blend of traditional and alternative veterinary practice, and we work together as a team to come up with a plan to help your pet live longer, healthier and more pain-free lives.” Dr. Smith has two grown children, Emma and Grant, and of course, her 4 year old Chihuahua, “Ollie”.
Kelsey Madden, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Madden grew up in Olathe before attending both undergraduate and veterinary school at Kansas State University. After graduating in 2019, she joined a mixed animal practice in southern Johnson County, then later transitioned to a small animal practice in Overland Park. Her primary clinical interests include pain and mobility management as well as soft tissue surgery, and she is especially passionate about helping dogs regain comfort and movement so they can return to the activities they love. Dr. Madden earned her chiropractic certification through the Options for Animals course in 2021 after losing her beloved dog, Zelda, to progressive neurologic disease. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter Charlotte, her rough collie, two cats, and her Quarter Horse.