Our Team

Anna Delabar, DVM, FFCP

Dr. Anna is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2017. She was born and raised in Saint Louis, MO. Early experiences with her family pets – cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and hamsters – taught her about the power of the human animal bond.   

She is a Missouri Tiger through and through! She earned a BS in Animal Science and a BA in Biology, along with minors in Spanish and Sustainable Agriculture at Mizzou. Dr. Anna first discovered her passion for animal welfare when learning about low stress livestock handling as an undergraduate student. She was accepted into Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. While in veterinary school, she learned about Fear Free veterinary care and behavior. Adopting an ornery coonhound with behavior problems sparked her interest in the field of Veterinary Behavior.  

After graduation, Dr. Anna started a mobile, small animal veterinary practice, serving mid-Missouri. She began a private practice residency through the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in late 2020 under the mentorship of Dr. Colleen Koch, DVM, DACVB. In addition to her residency, she is continuing her education by earning a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis in Veterinary Science, through Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine Biomed Online program. Dr. Anna hopes to increase access to behavioral support for pets, families, and veterinary and training professionals, and to continue promoting the integration of physical and emotional health of our pets.

Dr. Anna leads a Missouri chapter of the Street Dog Coalition, providing veterinary care for pets of unhoused families. She is also a MO state representative with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. She is a proud member of Pride Veterinary Medical Community and the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association.

She lives in Columbia with her wonderful wife, Allyson, and their menagerie of dogs and cats. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.

Tanya Normandin, FFCP

Tanya lived most of her life on a small island just north of Boston, While road tripping through the country, she stopped in Columbia and fell in love - both with the city and with her now-husband, Nick.

She has always had a deep affinity towards all animals. She currently has one senior cat, Maria von Trapp, and recently adopted a stray pup, pictured on the left. His name is Ludo and he has completely stolen her heart. 

After practicing the RIE parenting method with her nieces and nephews for the last decade, Fear Free came naturally to Tanya. She has been certified for nearly 4 years and is passionate about continuing her education to grow as a vet tech and human. Working with Dr. Anna has broaden her understanding of the benefits of positive reinforcements and genuine compassion, for people and pets.

Her other interests include traveling, board games, camping, thunderstorms, and Bob Dylan.

Emily McMichael, FFCP

Emily was born and raised in holts summit missouri, and attended school in Jefferson City. Starting in 2018 Emily found a passion for baking and decorating cakes, and has been working in bakeries ever since. In 2020 Emily lost her dog to cancer, and this prompted her to go into the field of veterinary medicine. Emily has always had an affinity for all animals, including the native wildlife, so the field of veterinary medicine was a perfect fit for her! Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and she enjoys baking and drawing or painting