meet the owner, elena smith

Elena Smith, CVA created ATL TAILS ADVANCED PET CARE due to the high demand and request from pet owners wanting trustworthy, stress free, reliable and mostly affordable pet care for their fur babies in the comfort of their own home. 

Elena has worked in the veterinary hospital setting with 15+ years of experience. 

FUN FACTS:

Born and mostly raised in Little Rock, Arkansas.

I only had a turtle growing up.

I administered oral and IV chemo to dogs and cats for about 6 years between Briarcliff Animal and Saint Francis Veterinary.

Worked in diagnostic imaging performing radiographs and CT's on animals.

Spent a few years managing the clinic portion of veterinary clinic in my 20s.

Became a Veterinary Certified Assistant in 2017.

Oversaw socialization group play for 4 years. Group play had 10-20 animals per group.

Basic life and advanced life CPR certified.

Helped with quarantine intakes for dog bite cases.

Built internet racks for a Google outsourcing company for several years while working at an animal clinic part time. 

Fell into grooming due to having two Schnauzers and fostered Yorkshire terrier with rapid hair growth. Trained with PetSmart.

Received command and behavior training from two top graduates from The Tom Rose School.

Became an ordained minister in 2019.

Officiated 3 weddings in 2023.

Cared for 11 ferrets at one time.

Rehomed 17 animals since ATL TAILS opened.

Placed a catheter in a goat's ear to administer fluids.

Kayaking and playing basketball are favorite hobbies.

I currently have 1 DSH cat, Grayson. He is a blood donor; he helps to save feline lives.

My first pup passed away in 2024 at 16.5 years old. She is the reason I started this business.

I fostered then adopted two amazing guinea pigs named Ozzie and Cosmo. 

I enjoy senior fur babies with sass (a little bite and bark but I LOVE all fur babies.