DR Laura Mehaffy MD

Dr. Laura Mehaffy gave my two pups full vaccinations despite my very specific instructions not to. She had total disregard to uphold my wishes and took it upon herself to administer a medical procedure that I did not consent to, citing “it’s policy”. I had instructed that ONLY a rabies vaccination was approved for each and that NO other vaccine be given without my being contacted FIRST and was told that she would be calling me to discuss. This did NOT happen. There was no miscommunication. My wishes and instructions were clearly discussed and documented on my dogs medical records. I understand they have the right to have whatever policy they wish, but to not call me and totally disregard my wishes and at a minimum, give me the opportunity to go pick up my dogs and take them elsewhere, is TOTALLY wrong. The decision to take this opportunity away from me and my pets is unimaginable, incomprehensible, inappropriate and unacceptable!!! I will be filing an official grievance with the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Examining Board against Dr. Mehaffy. I will say that she was NOT my usual veterinarian, Dr. Bierbaum, and I don’t believe he would have done that. I beleve he would have called me first to discuss and at least given me the opportunity to come pick up my pups. I’ve never been so livid at a health care provider for my dogs. I have never met Dr. Maheffy and she may be “nice” but, unless you want this person performing procedures on your beloved pets against your will, I wouldn’t take them to her! She doesn’t care what you wish. This is a horrible policy that needs to be changed. I contacted 4 other local veterinarians who all have told me that they highly encourage vaccinations but allow their customers to sign a declination form and that they would have NEVER give vaccinations knowing specifically that the owner has stated not to. THIS is how it should be. It’s called INFORMED CONSENT.

We LOVE her. She has been taking care of our dog for most of her life and is so patient and caring and deals well with neurotic "parents."