Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Mel Falk, the practice owner, founded Hidden Valley Animal Hospital in 1993 as the culmination of a life-long dream. Ever since Dr. Falk was a boy growing up on a farm near a small Kansas town of Alta Vista, he had dreamed of being a veterinarian and opening his own facility. After graduating from Kansas State University in 1974 with a degree in veterinary medicine, he soon found his way to the Independence area, where he worked as a small animal practitioner for a number of years before making his dream a reality. During this time, he thoroughly researched the latest in hospital designs and learned many lessons that would help Hidden Valley Hospital become the outstanding facility it is today, in design, clinical practice, and loving family atmosphere.In addition to being a dedicated veterinarian, Dr. Falk is an active member of Timothy Lutheran Church, and has served as vice Chairperson of the congregation. Dr. Falk is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Avian Veterinarians, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.Dr. Falk has been married to Koko for more than 30 years, and they have four sons, two grandsons and six granddaughters.
