Mariposa Veterinary Wellness Center

Specialties At Mariposa Veterinary Wellness Center, we are committed to providing all pets with the very best medical care available. Services include wellness and preventative care, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, behavioral counseling, pain management (including cold laser therapy), and the use of non-traditional modalities, such as Chinese herbs. Patients treated include: dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises), guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, rats, and other exotic pets! History Established in 2008 Our award-winning “green” building sets us apart as a veterinary facility that is dedicated to helping pets, people, and the planet. Meet the Business Owner:
Sheila D. Dr. Sheila Dodson received her DVM from Kansas State University in 1999, and after a couple years practicing in Montana, she moved to the Kansas City area and has been here ever since. Sheila has a strong commitment to helping animals in the community. In 2007, she received the KVMA Distinguished Service Award, in part for her efforts in starting the Kansas State Animal Response Team (KSSART). She has also served on numerous boards, including Animal Haven, No More Homeless Pets, the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association, and the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association (of which she was President in 2009-2010). In 2012, she became the owner of Mariposa Veterinary Center and updated the name to Mariposa Veterinary Wellness Center. Her vision for animals and their people at Mariposa is to provide the best in integrated medicine, emphasizing preventative wellness care.