Welcome to the Brookview Animal Health Center, where we have warm hearts for cold noses!
Dr. Matthew Smith graduated from the Mason City High School in 1979. In 1983, he received a degree in Microbiology at the Iowa State University. He then graduated from Iowa State Veterinary College in 1987. In 1988 he opened the Manly Veterinary Clinic, where he practiced for 9 years. He then moved the Clinic to Mason City's west side,near Mercy Hospital, where he practiced for 10 years. In the summer of 2006, the Clinic was moved to its current and permanent home at 1453 4th SE near the High School.
Dr. Smith cares for quite a variety of animals at Brookview. Besides dogs and cats he also treats exotics and pocket pets. Its common to see a turtle, bird or a guinnea pig at the office.
Dr. Smith has been married to his wife Michelle, who works as a Practice Manager and Veterinary Technician, for the past 26 years. They have 2 daughters; Amanda 23, a Senior at the University of Iowa. She engaged to Samuel Jimenez Llanes, a computer engineer from Murcia Spain. Cindy 19, a Freshman at NIACC. The couple are at home in Manly with their 4 dogs : Widgeon ( yellow lab), Maverik (border collie), Skippi (poodle), and Cody (cock-a-poo); 3 cats: Salem the Plush, Janie (the Iowa black), Bunny Soft (siamese cross) , and Zach & Zira the canaries. Amanda and Sam have two cats; Maki and Mika. Cindy has 2 Ball Pytons, and the tarantula Wolfie.
The clinic is home to Kira, and Cricket. Two siamese mix cats that love dogs and kids. They often sit on the counter waiting for someone to pet them. Also is our guinnea pig Paco, Cheech and Gracie our geckos, and Tasha is our Russian tortise. here.
At Brookview, our staff's goal is to make your pets experience as stress, and pain free as possible. The office has been decorated with a carribean theme. The soft yellow walls, plants and music play along with the songs from (Dunkee) the cockatiel, and the canary and finch avaries. As you sit in our comfortable couch and chairs, the waiting room has a calming effect on both owners and pets with its waterfall-koi pond.
Our 5 exam rooms and waiting area are roomy and have comfortable chairs or loveseats in each. Each room is decorated in a different theme. The pets are all cared for by compationate, pet loving technicians. Dr. Smith has an unbelievable "bedside manner" and a great love for animals.
At Brookview we are much more than just a hospital. Our staff is there to listen as well as educate. We can help you with the minor questions, to a great illness. Let us help your pet today. Contact us at:
BROOKVIEW ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER
1453 4TH ST SE SUITE B
MASON CITY, IA 50401
641-421-1811 FAX 641-424-3371
