PHILOSOPHY

Dr. Kyra has practiced across a wide variety of settings, from rural general practice to shelter medicine to multispecialty teaching hospitals.

She understands that every family approaches veterinary care with different resources and goals, and strives to provide compassionate care within each family's budget and capabilities.

Dr. Kyra firmly believes that providing a peaceful passing is one of the greatest gifts we can give to our beloved pets.

Dr Kyra wears grey scrubs a pink stethoscope and is holding a tan chihuahua

About Kyra Heirich, DVM

education & additional training

Doctor of veterinary medicine - 2020

Michigan state university

B.S. Animal science - 2013

Uc Davis

Dr Kyra sits at a microscope with a dog in her lap

Certified Veterinary medical acupuncturist (CVMA)

Certification in medical acupuncture for veterinarians - small/companion and large animal species.

Certified peaceful euthanasia veterinarian (CPEV)

Training in anesthesia protocols to ensure a smoother transition and tools to support the entire family throughout the process of saying goodbye.

recover certified rescuer - ALS & BLS

To support the ER teams she works with, Dr. Kyra maintains RECOVER certification in Basic & Advanced Life Support. She has also completed continuing education on post-resuscitation care (PCA).

fear free practitioner ceritication

Dr. Kyra is committed to providing high-quality care in the lowest-stress environment as possible.

4-legged family

Delilah a german shepherd stands on a beach

Ruthie, a chihuahua wearing a pink jacket, is standing on the ground with snow falling

Delilah - 8 yrs

Delilah came into Kyra's life during vet school, and has lived in Michigan, Colorado, and California!

"Ruthie" Barker Ginsberg - 2 yrs

Weighing in at a whopping 4 lbs, Ruthie unquestionably runs the Heirich household.