Welcome to Not Just 4 Paws! We’re Dr. Laura Searle-Barnes and Stephen Douglas, and we’re thrilled to share our passion for animals with you. Our journey began in a small village near London, where I (Laura) dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2006, I worked with the PDSA, helping families care for their pets.
In 2008, I moved to the U.S. and realized I wanted to create a veterinary practice focused on community and compassionate care. In 2018, I took over Not Just 4 Paws from Dr. Zimmer, turning that dream into reality. Stephen, my husband and business partner, shares this vision. With a degree in Kinesiology and experience in sports therapy massage, he now serves as our Chief Operations Officer, making sure our team has the support they need to provide excellent care.
Our lives revolve around animals. We live on a ranch with our three children, surrounded by dogs, cats, horses, and even a turkey named Thanksgiving! We aspire to create a family farm where our kids learn the importance of caring for animals.
What sets us apart? As a family-owned practice, we prioritize building genuine relationships with you and your pets. You’ll see the same veterinarian each visit, which means you’ll get personalized care. We celebrate your pet’s milestones and share in the sorrow when they cross the rainbow bridge. Since taking over from Dr. Zimmer, we’ve expanded from a one-doctor to a four-doctor practice and are building a second location. We’re committed to giving back, partnering with local shelters to provide spay and neuter services, and emphasizing the importance of preventative care. For us, this isn’t just a job—it’s our passion.
At Not Just 4 Paws, we celebrate the joys of pet ownership and are here to support you through every moment. Welcome to our family!
