Our Practice
We are a full-service animal hospital providing comprehensive pet healthcare services in Visalia, CA. Our veterinarians offer a wide variety of medical, surgical, and dental services. Our hospital has advanced equipment and technologies, including comprehensive in-house testing for accurate diagnosis, digital x-ray, surgical suites, dental suites, and a pharmacy. We are committed to providing quality care at every stage of your pet's life. From routine preventive care to early detection and treatment of a wide range of conditions and diseases, we have the expertise to provide the highest standard of care for your pet. We also serve the Central Valley and Fresno areas.
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Dr. Kelly Tarkington
Veterinarian
Dr. Tarkington’s first job was as a Kennel Assistant at 16. She worked , learned, and earned her way to become a Veterinary Technician while gaining her degree in Animal Science at Fresno State. She has been with Companion Animal Medical Center in many advancing roles since the year 2000. She received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Science in 2015. Her professional interest is in the fields of surgery(where she has shown particular aptitude) , behavior, dentistry, and hospice care. When not working with her patients, she loves spending time with her own beasts- human and animal alike. She also loves gardening, cooking, and going to the beach and Disneyland.Dr. Kelly Tarkington
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Kayla
Practice Manager
Kayla started at Companion Animal Medical Center in 2014 as a kennel assistant. Due to her reliability and learning adeptness she became the “go to person”. She is proficient in anesthesiology, dentistry, and nursing care. She rapidly became a Veterinary Technician and now a Practice Manager. Kayla is taking online classes and soon will have her RVT. Her passion for animals allows her to care for her patients with the same compassion she gives her own pets.
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Rhonda
Office Manager
Rhonda has been at Companion Animal Medical Center since 2008 both up front as a receptionist and behind the scenes managing the day-to-day responsibilities. Her motivation and joy are simple , it comes from the interactions with the clients and their pets. She cherishes these relationships that she had developed through the years. For Rhonda every day brings on new stories to tell and every day is an adventure.
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Jasmine
Veterinary Assistant
Jasmine is not one to take the easy route. While working full time at Companion Animal, she is entering her second year at Fresno State as a pre-veterinarian. She is working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science . She is very proud of being the first one in her family to work on her college degree. She has easily mastered assisting in anesthesiology and surgery. She also has exceptional patient care with clients loved ones. There is no doubt that she will continue through life caring for animals with the DVM title after her name.
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Jenn
Veterinary Assistant
Jenn came to companion animal medical center August 2021 as a Veterinarian Technician. Jenns passion is assisting with dentistry which she has become proficient at and assisting with surgeries. Jenn uses her knowledge to excel in our dentals and surgeries that are performed her at the clinic. Outside of the clinic Jenn has a young daughter she spends time with out on her farm where they have not only dogs ,and cats, but also chickens.
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Krystiana
Receptionist
Krystiana start at Companion Animal during one of the hardest times -2020 covid. While others were staying home, she was launching her career. Her goal, besides helping people as a receptionist, is to be crossed train as a Veterinary Assistant. Krystiana feels this will give her a greater opportunity to help better the lives of pets that she cares so much about.
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Kristin
Receptionist
Kristin has been with Companion Animal Medical Center since 2014. Kristin loves her ability to connect with our clients and their beloved pets. Her favorite breeds to interact with are German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers (specifically the California Service Dog Academy Pups). Kristin loves to spend her time off with her two children ,her daughter also works in the animal care industry and her son is training to be a pilot.
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Sarah
Kennel Assistant
Sarah has been with companion animal medical center since August 2021 she was brought on to be our Kennel Assistant . She highly enjoys working at companion as the staff and doctors have helped her learn and gain more knowledge in this field of work. Sarah assists with walking our surgery patients and also helping with our tech appointments. You will be greeted by a very bubbly Sarah when you bring your pets in for nail trims or suture removals. She spends her evenings away from the clinic loving on her own puppy Teddy Bentley.
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Hannah
Veterinary Assistant
Hannah has been with CAMC since 2022. She is pictured with her girls Harlie and Layla. Hannah is planning to obtain her RVT License. She is a mother to not only fur children but to a little girl as well. Animals are her passion as she has a mini zoo at her home including her bunny, fish, and a bird. She loves spending time with her family and outside and being in the water.
