Our Story
Dr. Charlie Meynier and Dr. Allison Jenkins began their veterinary careers and their friendship over 20 years ago at Bryker Woods Veterinary Clinic in Austin, Texas, under the mentorship of Dr. Greg Biehle. What started as colleagues learning the art of compassionate veterinary care would evolve into a lifelong partnership built on shared values and a common dream.
Their paths diverged when Charlie moved to Vail, Colorado, where he founded Vail Valley Animal Hospital and established the community’s first 24-hour emergency clinic, Vail Valley Animal ER. Two years later, destiny brought them together again when Allison also made the move to Colorado, working alongside Charlie at the emergency clinic before establishing her own successful practice, Highlands Animal Clinic in Denver.
Throughout their years building thriving practices in Colorado, Charlie and Allison stayed closely connected, often sharing their dream of one day returning to Austin to open a neighborhood veterinary clinic together. Their vision was simple but meaningful: a privately owned, community-focused animal hospital in the historic Tarrytown neighborhood that would combine exceptional veterinary medicine with a warm, homestyle atmosphere where both pets and their families could truly feel at home.
Bringing Austin Veterinary Care Back to Its Roots
After selling their Colorado clinics and charting their paths back to Texas, Charlie and Allison have made that dream a reality with the opening of Tarrytown Veterinary Clinic. Their combined experience, from emergency veterinary services to neighborhood practice ownership, brings a unique depth of expertise to West Austin pet care.
Behind our distinctive black and white striped awnings, we’ve created a veterinary hospital designed to put both you and your pets at ease. Every detail echoes veterinary medicine as it once was: unhurried, personal, and rooted in community connection, while enhanced with today’s most advanced medical standards and technology.
Your Trusted Tarrytown Animal Hospital
At Tarrytown Veterinary Clinic, we believe in treating every pet like they’re part of the neighborhood family because in Tarrytown, that’s exactly what they are. Whether you’re visiting for a routine wellness exam, preventive care, or when your pet needs immediate attention, our experienced veterinary team provides gentle, personalized care that honors the special bond you share with your companion.
Our approach combines the best of traditional veterinary values with modern medicine. We take the time to know you and your pet personally, creating treatment plans that suit your family’s unique needs. From puppy and kitten care to senior pet wellness, from routine vaccinations to complex medical cases, we’re here as your trusted veterinary partners through every stage of your pet’s life.
Visit Our Historic Tarrytown Location
Located in the heart of Austin’s historic Tarrytown neighborhood, our veterinary clinic serves pet families throughout West Austin, including Bryker Woods, Pemberton Heights, Old Enfield, and surrounding communities. Our restored bungalow hospital offers a refreshing alternative to corporate veterinary chains: a place where quality medicine meets genuine Texas hospitality.
We invite you to experience the difference of neighborhood veterinary care at its finest. Schedule your pet’s appointment today and discover why Tarrytown families trust us as their veterinary home.