Mayo Clinic meets Chick-fil-A meets Cheers
If we had to sum ourselves up in one phrase, this would be it! At The Hometown Veterinarian, we combine medical excellence with genuine care and community connection:
- We strive to emulate the world-class care and expertise found at The Mayo Clinic.
- We provide the above-and-beyond friendly service that Chick-fil-A is famous for.
- And, just like Cheers, we aim to be the place "where everybody knows your name."
A New Standard for Veterinary Care
The Hometown Veterinarian was founded to break the mold of what people expect from veterinary medicine. Our goal is to prove that a "hometown" clinic can deliver an even better level of high-quality care you'd expect from a large, national-scale hospital—while still offering the personal touch and genuine concern that comes from being part of the community.
We believe veterinary visits should be stress-free—for both pets and their owners. That’s why we go the extra mile to make our hospital a place people enjoy coming to, and where pets feel safe and well-cared for. Veterinary visits don't need to be scary, and we work hard to ensure they aren’t.
Community-Focused Care
As Dr. Jacobson often says when speaking with prospective veterinarians:
"If you don’t enjoy getting to know your clients and being greeted by them at the grocery store, we’re probably not the best fit for you."
We’re part of this community, and we want to keep it that way. Building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets is central to who we are.
Our core values are Service, Compassion, and Healing
- Service: We believe veterinary medicine is a profession of service—to people, pets, and each other.
- Compassion: We know that the stress of a sick or injured pet affects both the animal and their owner. We approach every case with care and empathy.
- Healing: While we heal animals every day, we also strive to heal hearts. A kind word, a smile, or a small act of kindness can make a difference in someone’s life. We also aim to support the well-being of veterinary professionals, recognizing the stress that comes with this career.
We live these values every day to earn and maintain our role as "Your other family doctor."