What a treat.
We're on a mission to give your best friend a better veterinary care experience.
A fresh perspective.
They're always there.
Head on your lap while you sit at the dinner table with friends. Cozied in the crook of your arm while you relax with a book. Pawing at the door, so they can be in the same room. Snoring by your feet at the end of the bed. Anywhere you go, your little friend follows. There's no place they'd rather be than by your side—except when they realize they're going to the vet.
For many dogs, they'll jump right in the car blissfully unaware...until you turn the last corner.
Pants, whimpers, and anxiety ensue. As soon as the carrier comes out for cats, they're suddenly in the most unreachable nook under your bed. Pretty soon, you begin to dread the vet too. As a place made to ensure your pets' happy, healthy life, there sure is a lot of fear when it comes to a vet visit.
At Papaya, we want to change that.
We believe that pet care can be compassionate, joyful, and inviting. That's why we've designed every aspect of our Fear Free® experience to serve you and your furry friends. Like easy-to-schedule appointments with no wait time and virtual conversations with no travel at all. Pet-centric spaces designed to alleviate anxiety and increase relaxation. A warm and talented staff of experts ready for whatever worry comes their way.
We've got the knowledge, tools, treats, and behind-the-ear scratches to make sure every visit starts and ends with love.
Because when it comes to pet care, they deserve the best.
MEET CLAYTON WEBB
Our Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Clayton Webb founded Papaya Pet Care to make the veterinary experience better for pets and people. As CEO, she is the driving vision behind our business, ensuring we continue to excel in all facets of client care. As a pet parent herself (to a dog, Percy, and cat, Icarus), Clayton personally experienced many issues in getting her pets care—from a lack of education for pet parents to confusing pricing and inconsistencies across clinics. She has made it her mission to create a veterinary experience that's compassionate, joyful, and inviting. Clayton's experience is rooted in corporate strategy and she earned a master's degree from the prestigious University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.
MEET DR. MERCEDEZ HYMES
Veterinarian - Carmel Valley
An animal lover since a young age, Dr. Hymes is passionate about healing sick or injured pets. She is USDA accredited and may write travel certificates for pets. Dr. Hymes graduated from Midwestern University and then completed a rigorous internship at VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona.
MEET DR. KATIE MOSS
Veterinarian - Carmel Valley
Dr. Moss enjoys helping pets thrive at all stages of life, with a special interest in preventative healthcare and pain management. At home, Dr. Moss spends time with her three cats and Caribbean dog. She graduated from Ross University after completing her clinical year at Texas A&M University.