03/11/2026
A Letter from Dr. Mendez 🤍
Dear Clients of Animal Care Hospital,
After seventeen years together, this is one of the hardest messages I’ve ever had to write. As many of you know, I have been trying to step back and work part‑time, hoping to find a balance that would allow me to continue supporting our clients/friends/family while also spending more time with my family. Despite my best efforts, what I learned is that my heart doesn’t know how to give anything less than everything—and working part‑time made it hard for me to meet the needs of all the pets and people I care so deeply about. I never wanted to feel like I was falling short for any of you. And so, with a very heavy heart, I have made the decision to step away. This clinic has been my life’s work, but more importantly, all of you have become my family. I cannot begin to express the appreciation I have for the love, trust, and support you’ve given me over these many years. You welcomed me into your lives, allowed me to care for your beloved animals, and shared so many moments—joyful, heartbreaking, and everything in between. You watched my kids grow up, and you helped shape me into the veterinarian and person I am today. That is a gift I will carry with me forever. Although I am stepping away, I want you to know that I am leaving you in truly exceptional hands. Dr. Axline, Dr. Snow, and Dr. Aldoretta are remarkable doctors—compassionate, skilled, and deeply committed to the well‑being of your pets. And the staff you know and love remain the same: dedicated, kind, and endlessly supportive. I have complete confidence in them, and I hope that brings you comfort as I transition into this next chapter. I will miss you all more than I can say. Thank you for every smile, every story, every shared moment, and every ounce of trust you placed in me. It has been an honor to be part of your lives and to care for the animals who mean so much to you.
With love and gratitude,
Dr. Tammy Mendez