Happy Retirement Dr. Tanaka

To our Santa Fe Animal Clinic Family:

As of Friday, April 25, 2025, Dr. Rei Tanaka will be retiring from Santa Fe Animal Clinic. We wish him nothing but the best as he begins this exciting new chapter in his life! We would love to share a special letter written by Dr. Tanaka to all of his wonderful clients.

Dear Clients and Friends,

It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of my retirement from Santa Fe Animal Clinic. After 24 years of a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine, I have decided to devote more time to my family and move on to a new chapter in my life. During my tenure, I have been fortunate to have met and worked alongside many amazing, compassionate, and talented veterinarians and support staff members.

I would like to express my gratitude for not only these veterinary professional partnerships, but above all, the relationships and bonds with my clientele and their pets. Thank you for being wonderful, loyal, trusting clients and for giving me the opportunity to provide personalized care for your beloved pets throughout the years. I have enjoyed watching your families grow and developing friendships with many of you. We have celebrated many wonderful successes and have also experienced sadness and painful losses together. I feel very confident that Dr. Elkayam, Dr. Dvorchak, and the support team at Santa Fe Animal Clinic will continue to provide quality care and support for you and your furry family members.

Many thanks go out to my family and friends for their love, encouragement, and unwavering support throughout my career. As I embark on this new journey of retirement, I will cherish the friendships, wonderful experiences, and lasting memories. To all my fellow professionals, support staff, and clientele, I am humbled and offer a heartfelt thank you. I will miss you all.

Warm Regards,
Rei Tanaka, DVM