Melissa Tilley

Dr. Melissa Tilley

Veterinarian, DVM
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM
About Vet

My professional career has been quite a journey. I grew up in Washington State, and eagerly traveled to the Caribbean to attend Ross Veterinary School. I ended at Purdue University for my clinical rotations where I received the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Award for Exceptional Clinical Proficiency.

Since then, I've been practicing Veterinary Medicine in small animals as an associate doctor, and work as a relief Veterinarian at the local emergency clinic. My specialties are general medicine, nephrology (kidneys and urinary tract) and dermatology (skin, ears, hair, nails).

Location
  • Elkhart, IN, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
Areas of interest
  • End of life/Hospice care
  • Behavior
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Animal Welfare
  • Radiology
  • Nutrition
  • Ophthalmology
  • Preventive
  • Soft Tissue
  • Toxicology
  • Oncology
Licenses
  • Indiana, US
  • Michigan, US
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioral issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
104 reviews

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Ron

May 2025

Dr. Tilley was extremely helpful. I would recommend her to others.
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Jackie

April 2025

I had never used an online vet before, she was so helpful and made me feel comfortable with the plan for my girl!
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Richard

April 2025

Very easy to talk to, very pleasant, was knowledgeable about our pup’s needs.
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Kate

April 2025

Dr. Tilley provided excellent care for my cat.
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Arianna

March 2025

My sweet old guy has a dental issue, and Dr. Tilley came to the rescue. She was compassionate and help with natural and prescription options. Highly recommend!
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Ashley

March 2025

Dr Tilley is clearly very knowledgeable. She was kind and reassuring about our cat with a tapeworm issue, and got us exactly what we needed as far as medication, next steps, and future considerations.
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Stephen

March 2025

Very thorough, went over everything, five stars!
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Deb

March 2025

1. Flea and Tick Prevention - prescribed refill 2. Excessive licking of paws - presceibed Aquopel 3. Anxiety -prescribed prozac
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Blair

March 2025

She was extremely thorough with her questions and really listened to what I had to say and what my concerns were. I love our Cat Care Clinic where we usually take our kitty but they are SO busy and understaffed that I don't really get the time to speak with the doctor about my concerns. I can tell the assistants and they relay the information but it is never the same as speaking directly with the veterinarian. It was worth every penny to have Melissa's full attention so that I could ask questions as we went along. I sometimes feel like pet healthcare is turning into human healthcare where people are just numbers and there is a lack of personal connection and quality bedside manner. It was a great experience and I will definitely do this again if needed! Thank you!
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Lacey

March 2025

Dr. Tilley was delightful from minute one and gave us very solid advice. Highly recommend.