Office Information

What We Do
The goal of holistic medicine is to achieve balance so true healing can occur, addressing aspects of mind, body, and spirit together. Dr. Yearout and his staff facilitate healing of companion animals, exotics, birds and wildlife with a variety of modalities including Homeopathy, animal Chiropractic, flower remedies, herbal medicine, energy therapies, nutritional support, nutraceuticals, and owner/caretaker education. A famous quote by Dr. Albert Schwietzer captures our role in healing:

The witch doctor succeeds for the same reason all the rest of us doctors succeed. For each patient carries his own doctor inside him. They come to us not knowing this truth. We are at our best when we give the doctor who resides within each patient a chance to go to work.

Your First Visit
The initial consultation for chronically ill new patients is very comprehensive. It includes a full life history evaluation of your animal companion and a thorough physical exam. Dr. Yearout will discuss his beliefs regarding holistic healing, diet/nutrition, vaccinations, and overuse of medications. It is best if all the members of the household who are primary caretakers of your companion can attend. The information you receive will be beneficial for true “dis”-ease prevention for all your current and future pets.

Please Note:The first appointment can last up to 1-2 hours. We ask that you either download and fill out one of the below-listed new patient forms in advance, or arrive prior to your scheduled appointment to fill out the new patient form(s). Click one of the links below to view and/or download a New Patient form:

New Patient Form

New Patient Form - Avian

New Patient Form - Reptile

Prior to your first appointment, it is imperative that you do the research to determine the full medical and vaccination life history of your animal companion. You may need to review medical records yourself and contact all previous veterinarians. Please make sure those medical records are faxed, or mailed to us before your first appointment. The information you provide will assist Dr. Yearout in thoroughly, and accurately evaluating your companion’s current condition and stage of dis-ease. If your animal companion had pertinent radiographs (x-rays) scans, or lab tests, you will need to have them sent to us from your previous veterinarian before your first appointment.

Expectations
We see many chronically ill new patients whose immune systems and life force (chi) are weakened due to poor diet/nutrition, over vaccination, chronic conditions, and many other factors that vary with each case. Many times the primary caretakers have expectations of ‘quick fixes’ and ‘miracles’ with holistic healing. Often we are the second or third opinion sought after ineffective treatments for chronic dis-ease and other life threatening conditions. We ask that each primary caretaker take time to educate themselves on the theories and principals behind holistic healing so that we may work with you in partnership to build and maintain the best possible health for your animals. We recommend Homeopathy, Beyond Flat Earth Medicine, by Timothy R. Dooley, ND, MD for new patient caretakers who are not familiar with Homeopathy. Many of our new patients find Dr. Dooley’s book to be an easy read, and a wonderful guide to understanding the principals of healing with Homeopathy. We also suggest Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats by Richard Pitcairn, DVM, which will enrich and enlighten you in many aspects of nutrition and naturopathic care. These books are available in our office. Our website has other reading recommendations to better understand the theories and principals behind holistic healing.

Douglas R. Yearout, DVM
Douglas R. Yearout DVM is a Holistic Veterinarian, and owner of All Animal and Bird Veterinary Services. Dr. Yearout started veterinary school at Washington State University in 1976 after earning degrees in wildlife biology and botany. Along with the standard focus of domesticated animals, he chose special electives for pet birds, wildlife rehabilitation, and exotic pets which include pocket pets, rodents, rabbits and reptiles. During veterinary school he honed his skills in conventional medicine, surgery, dentistry, and animal husbandry, and through externships at the Oregon Primate Center in Beaverton, and the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. He began his private practice in 1980 working with the problems of all companion animals, and continued his involvement in wildlife rehabilitation by co-founding the Wildlife Care Center in Everett. He has taken extensive training at the Tom Brown School of nature awareness, primitive survival skills, and tracking. Because of his background in botany, Dr. Yearout makes many of his own natural medicines growing the herbs in his garden (as a hobby) or collecting wild crafted plants. In 1996 believing he could do more to heal his patients, Dr. Yearout embarked on a holistic medicine retraining program, to learn and apply certain gifted healing modalities in his practice, such as animal Chiropractic and veterinary Homeopathy. He believes utilizing a holistic approach gives the patient the very best chance of a true cure, and continues to improve his skills by participating in annual continuing education seminars. He currently teaches several courses in anatomy and physiology, animal first aid, nutrition, holistic home care for pets, and Homeopathy and has written many articles for various journals and newspapers. Dr. Yearout formerly wrote the popular Animal Zone column in the Sunday edition of the Everett Herald. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, gardening, making herbal medicines, naturalist activities, music, spending time on the beach, and interacting with his companion animals.

Curriculum vitae:
• Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology, Washington State University, 1974
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, 1980
• Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy, 1998
• Advanced Course in Veterinary Homeopathy, 1999
• Professional Course in Animal Chiropractic, 2001
• Master Clinician in Homeopathic Medicine, 2003


Fee Schedule
• New Patient (Chronic Care) Appointments (1-2 hours) $180 per hour
• Second Opinions $75 and up (depending on time)
• Physical Exam only $60 to $75 and up (depending on time)
• Return exam/follow-up $50 and up (depending on time)
• House call $60 additional, plus $1.50/per mile (one way)
• Phone Consultation $180 per hour


Please note: Office visits/consultations do not include recommended laboratory tests, procedures, nutritional therapies, medications, or homeopathic remedies. Please let us know if you would like an estimate of additional fees in advance of those services. Payment is expected when services are rendered by cash, check, or credit card.