Meet the Doctors
Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville
Your pet is in the best hands at Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville. Since 1960, we've provided quality care for pets like yours. The quality of our service starts with the quality of our team. Get to know us a little better by reading below. Contact us now for an appointment!
Todd S. Taylor, DVM
Owner
Dr. Taylor has taken over ownership of the Animal Clinic of Platte County as of 06-May-2017. Dr. Taylor is a 2007 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri. He received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology from William Jewell College in 2002. He also studied at the Cambridge University, Homerton College, Cambridge England in 2000-2001 as part of the Honors Study Abroad Program.
Dr. Taylor has a unique veterinary career that led him to the Animal Clinic of Platte County. He worked for two different veterinary clinics in the Greater Kansas City area after graduating from the veterinary school. He has also worked for Boehringer Ingelheim as a Technical Services Veterinarian where he consulted with veterinarians around the country on BI’s products. He also presented continuing education lectures to veterinarians around the country on topics ranging from proper vaccine protocols, managing canine congestive heart failure, and the proper management of osteoarthritis in both canine and feline patients. Dr. Taylor has taken over sole ownership of the hospital.
Holly Smith, DVM
In kindergarten, Dr. Holly Smith knew she wanted to grow up to be a veterinarian. At 16, she started working in an animal clinic. Starting as a kennel attendant, Dr. Smith worked her way up to receptionist and assistant.
A Kansas City native, Dr. Smith earned her an associate’s degree in the arts while attending Maple Woods Community College. She then studied at UMKC for a year before moving to Columbia, MO to attend MU. She worked occasional shifts at the Animal Emergency Center during and after vet school.
After graduating from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012, she returned home to work at Gladstone Animal Clinic. In 2015, she moved to Smithville, MO with her family and joined the Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville team in December 2016. In 2020, Dr. Smith purchased the clinic from Dr. Del Pico.
Her favorite parts of practice are soft tissue surgery, emergency and critical care cases, and end-of-life management. Her current memberships include the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association (KCVMA), and the American Heartworm Society.
When not working, she is busy with her three sons, husband, two dogs, and all of their activities. She spends her free time reading, crocheting, and cheering on the Chiefs, Royals, and Mizzou!
"Smithville has taken care of our pets for years and has always been flexible, patient, and above all compassionate in their care of both our critters and us. We started with Dr. Tom and held our breath as Dr. Holly took over the practice, but her approach to medicine has easily maintained the standards we'd come to expect. Highly recommended."
- Brian C.
Dr. Beth Myers
In Loving Memory
Dr. Beth Myers was a joyful beautiful soul and cherished veterinarian at Taylor Animal Hospital Of Smithville. She worked with us from December 2020 until her tragic death in 2022. She loved all creatures big and small and was a brilliant veterinarian.
Business Hours
- Mon - Fri
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Emergency Services Available During Open Hours
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