Our Doctors

Tim K. Haevernick, DVM
Dr. Tim Haevernick was born in Hillsboro, Oregon and grew he up in Walnut Creek.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cal State University Fresno in Animal Science. Then, to widen his experience, Dr. Haevernick worked at different practices as a licensed Animal Health Technician.  After that, he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 1984.  (Dr. Haevernick and Dr. Elliott were in the same graduating class.)             

Dr. Haevernick has been working here since he purchased Tamalpais Pet Hospital back in 1990. He has an unbelievable passion and commitment to the animals that he treats everyday.  He thoroughly enjoys working and building relationships with our clients as well. Dr. Haevernick takes great pride in the staff of the hospital, and is a caring and supportive boss.

Dr. Haevernick currently lives in Mill Valley with his wife Sandy. The two of them have two sons named Josh and Gage. They have a dog named Scott, and two cats named Lucy and Boss. Dr. Haevernick is also a lover of the outdoors; he goes snow skiing, mountain biking, and fly-fishing with the family.



J. Penny Elliott, DVM
 Dr. Penny Elliott grew up in New Hampshire, Virginia, Colorado, and Brazil as the daughter of an army officer.  She settled in California as an undergraduate at Cal Poly majoring in Zoology.  While working as an exercise rider at various racetracks to finance her education, Dr. Elliott developed an interest in the science behind training racehorses.  She attended UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine where she eventually changed her focus from equine to small animal.  After graduating in 1984, she entered private practice in Santa Rosa where she spent 6 years in emergency medicine. 

Dr. Elliott has been on staff at Tamalpais Pet Hospital since 1991 and she enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine, especially endocrinology and senior care.  She really appreciates the dedication her clients have to their pets, and cites the human-animal bond as her favorite part of veterinary medicine.  Dr. Elliott lives in Sonoma County with her husband Perry and cat Fritz.  She is passionate about cycling and has competed in many races, both road and cross-country.  She also enjoys yoga and scuba diving.



 

Vered Bar,

 VMD           
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Dr. Vered Bar grew up in Israel , Bolivia , and the United States . She received her B.S. at Albright College in 1993, and then went on to get her M.S. at Drexel University in 1995. Then she received her V.M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania in 1999. Vered has worked in Chicago , IL , and then Annapolis , MD. In 2002 she moved to Barrington , RI , and opened Harbor Animal Hospital in 2004. She later sold it in 2009 and moved to San Francisco with her boyfriend Martin, and three cats: Phantom, Goldfish, and Spider.  Vered’s professional interests include surgery, oncology, emergency, and internal medicine. On her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, scuba diving, climbing, and traveling.