Mission Statement

At Always Helpful Veterinary Services, our mission is to create awareness and promote understanding of balance as a key to optimal health. We believe balance is essential in improving quality of life and plays a vital role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health issues—for both animals and people.

Our veterinary practice serves as a prototype for a global shift in medical thinking, offering a model for integrative, holistic, and complementary care in veterinary medicine. We pursue this mission through our commitment to hands-on care, professional education, and ongoing research in the field of holistic and integrative veterinary medicine.

Dr. Judith Shoemaker is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in 15 states across the U.S., enabling her to extend this mission to a wide range of communities and animals in need.

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Awards & Recognition

• 🐾 Animal Chiropractic Hall of Fame (2015)
  Honoring Dr. Shoemaker’s lifelong contributions to the advancement of animal chiropractic care.

• 🏆 2016 Best of Nottingham Award
  Awarded to Always Helpful Veterinary Services for excellence in veterinary care and community impact.

• ✍️ American Kennel Club Writing Award (2013)
  Recognizing outstanding written work in support of canine health and wellness.

• 🌿 AHVMA Practitioner of the Year (2011–2012)
  Celebrating Dr. Shoemaker’s leadership in holistic veterinary medicine and her dedication to innovation in integrative care.