Nice to e-meet you! My name is Rolan Tripp...
These days it is possible we might never be in the same room, but that does not mean that I can't help you with my veterinary knowledge.
There is more information below, but as a veterinarian, I have always been fascinated by trying to understand how and what pets THINK. I created a website, www.PetHappiness.net, that can help anyone understand why pets engage in unwanted behavior and how to gently resolve any issues.
DVM
University of California at Davis, 1979
Bachelor's Degree (cum laude)
California State University at Los Angeles, 1974
College Minor
Philosophy, Special Interest in Ethics and Logic
California State University at Los Angeles, 1974
NAP
National Academies of Practice
Professional Member, elected 2026
AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Assn
Named to the AVMA Honor Roll in 2022 for lifetime membership.
SVME
Member in Standing, Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics
Past Member, Executive Board
IAABC
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
VFS
Veterinary Future Society
Televeterinary Coalition
CVMA
Pet Behavior Consulting
Many vet practices request help with their patients who have serious, often life-threatening behavior disorders.
Veterinary Psychodermatology
When psychological stress contributes to skin allergies (Recent study link)
Televeterinary Practice
When a pet owner subscribes to my "School of thought" on raising an ideal pet.
Professional Services Rates
PetTelligence Subscription
$9/mo
Keep any Pet Happiness Plan active. Receive plan updates. Member discount of 50% on services.
Authored Protocols
Pet Behavior Protocols: Vary in cost; Pricing available after consult.
Teleconsult (Video or Phone)
$240 Live video pet evaluation and consultation with a DVM
Custom plan option after the evaluation
Designated Support
$150/mo for Animal Behavior Consultant (non-DVM Associate)
As needed - per month. Can start and stop any month as needed
Custom Plan or Basic Plan
$120/hour teleconsults after initial Analysis
Veterinary School Participation
Diamond Award at graduation for the greatest contribution as a vet student
California House of Delegates (One of two state representatives)
Elected to AVMA 6-year term (2009-2015)
Website: www.PetHappiness.net, PetTelligence.ai
Pet Behavioral Health Software: www.PetBehaviorHistory.com
email RTripp@PetHappiness.net