01/06/2026
I want to take a moment to share something from the heart.
As we step into the new year, I want to acknowledge that 2025 was hard. I learned about limits and priorities. Turns out, I’m no superhero, and I have physical, mental and emotional limits as all humans do. I realized that I’m the only one to choose my priorities, and it’s imperative I get them right: God, family, veterinary medicine. I must keep those priorities in check, to be the best veterinarian I can be. I pray that God will help me handle my limits with grace, and maintain my priorities so that I can serve for His glory.
Please know that I get true joy in helping animals and their owners, and that if I can help, I will. Nothing is harder on me, than telling someone I can’t help them. If I can make something more convenient for you, I will happily do so. But, I have learned that I must be careful not to add so much to my plate that it shatters. If you have an emergency or time sensitive communication, please don’t hesitate to get ahold of me. I want to help! If I can, I will. For non-emergencies, please refrain from contacting me outside normal business hours (8am-5pm M-F). That is my time to give to my kids, my husband, myself, and my God. I need that time for my brain to be turned off to rest.
Veterinary medicine is a deeply rewarding profession—but it is also one filled with long hours, emotional cases, difficult decisions, and a level of responsibility that can be heavy to carry. Like many healthcare providers, veterinarians and our staff are navigating increased demand, staffing challenges, the emotional toll of caring so deeply for both animals and the people who love them, and the very real strain that comes with providing 24/7 care.
Please know that at Flynn Vet, behind every appointment, phone call, and interaction is a team that truly cares and is doing their absolute best—often sacrificing personal time, rest, and emotional energy to provide the highest level of care possible.
I ask for your patience, understanding, and grace when things feel rushed, delayed, or not perfect. A kind word, a moment of compassion, or even just knowing you see us as humans too—it really means so much.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my wonderful clients. I am blessed to consider so many of you friends. Thank you for trusting us with the care of your animals. Your confidence, understanding, support, kindness, and partnership mean more than you may realize—and they help sustain our team so we can continue providing high-quality care for years to come.
2026 has big blessings coming!
— Elise Flynn, DVM
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” —Philippians 4:13
