ALTA BUFFALO ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Dr. Hammes and his wife, Toni, own Buffalo Alta Animal Hospital. They have a daughter named Grace. In addition to all of the pets that they see at the hospital and consider part of the family, they have three dogs at home: Bodie, a Border Terrier; Jack, a Brussels Griffon/Shih Tzu mix; and Archie, a Golden Retriever.

Dr. Hammes is a graduate of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Nevada as well as California. He has been in Las Vegas since 2003. Prior to that, he was in Northern California for around 10 years. Dr. Hammes personal philosophy is that your pets should be treated the way that he wishes his pets to be treated – by kind and caring staff who have the best interest of your pets first in mind.

Toni is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and has been working in the veterinary field for 13 years. She attended CSN where she obtained her formal training. Toni has always loved animals and feels fortunate to be able to help them everyday.

Grace is the daughter of Dr. Hammes and Toni. She is seven years old, and already considers herself an expert on all animals, big and small. Dr. Hammes and Toni feel that it is very important to teach children to love, and respect all animals. When not in school, Grace enjoys gymnastics as well as helping around the hospital. At home, Grace helps to take care of all of the dogs, including feeding, brushing, and helping Mom give them their monthly heartworm, and flea & tick preventatives. Grace is in the process of training Archie to be a therapy dog.