Mike Tarrant DVM, CVA, CVCHM (IVAS),Graduate Diploma VCHM (CIVT)
Owner/Head Veterinarian
Mike grew up in a small farming town in Oklahoma. 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 he decided to open Arbor Creek Animal Hospital in 2006. Opening Arbor Creek Animal Hospital would enable him to provide high quality medicine in a family friendly and warm environment. Some of Dr. Tarrant’s professional interests include anesthesia and pain management, dentistry, nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Dr. Tarrant became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2004 through the International Association of Acupuncture and received his certifications in Chinese Herbal Therapy in 2013. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. When not at work, he enjoys time with his family and friends, watching movies, motorsports, archery, helping his 2 boys with music lessons and learning guitar. Mike is also restoring his 1966 Chevelle in his garage.
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”.
Matt Mayerske DVM
Full Time Veterinarian
Dr. Mayerske graduated from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. He served in the US Army Veterinary Corps as a Captain from 2002 to 2005, as base veterinarian at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas and Millington Naval Support Activity in Tennessee. He learned a lot from his time in the military and is proud to have served his country. Right out of the military, Matt had dreams of owning a veterinary practice in his hometown of Pittsburg, KS. He proceeded to purchase land and prepared to build. While preparing for that chapter, he worked in the Kansas City area as a relief veterinarian for a few months and fell in love with the area. He took a position in Prairie Village as an Associate Veterinarian at an established practice and worked there for 7 years prior to starting Elite Animal Care, a mobile veterinary concierge service that he has owned since 2010. He also was the staff veterinarian at a large boarding facility in Olathe for 7 years. Dr. Mayerske resides in Olathe with his wife, Jackie, who has been a reading specialist with the Olathe School district since 2012. They share their home with 2 small dogs, Zorro and Lulu, who bring them much happiness and are doted over daily. Matt is also quite blessed to have his parents and sister and her family live in the surrounding community. Jackie and Matt enjoy keeping up with the local sports scene in Kansas City and are active supporters of the Chiefs and Royals. They celebrate times with family and friends and try to make the most of want Kansas City has to offer when together.