Woodhaven Veterinary Clinic's team of doctors provide unmatched compassionate care,
led by practice owner, Dr. Ann Brudvik.
Meet our seven wonderful and diverse doctors below!
Dr. Mohamed - Dr. Emery - Dr. Creason - Dr. Brudvik - Dr. Weeks - Dr. Allen - Dr. Endicott
Ann Brudvik, DVM
Dr. Ann Brudvik moved to Edmonds and purchased Woodhaven Veterinary Clinic in 1992. After graduating from veterinary school at the University of Minnesota in 1971, she moved to Puget Sound and has practiced here ever since.
Veterinary medicine is constantly changing and there are new challenges everyday, but the joy of caring for pets and helping people is always satisfying.
Over the years, she has had dogs, cats, goats and ducks, but currently there is just one kitty at home since she gets to play with her patients at work. When not working, Ann enjoys gardening, cooking and reading.
Jennifer Creason, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Creason is a Seattle native. She joined Woodhaven directly after receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 1998.
She is especially interested in the human-animal bond, and in her spare time enjoys traveling, cooking, kayaking and of course “anything that has to do with animals,” including her own three cats and sweet Wheaten Terrier.
Jennifer was featured as one of Seattle’s Outstanding Leaders in the promotion by Macy’s and KING-TV designed to encourage and mentor young people to enter professional careers.
Joan Emery, DVM
Dr. Joan Emery grew up in Seattle; her life-long dream was to become a veterinarian. Her dream became a reality when she graduated from Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000.
After a one year internship in Chicago, Joan was ready to return to the Pacific Northwest and has practiced in Seattle for the past 14 years. Joan filled in for us as a relief veterinarian for many months before becoming a permanent Associate in August of 2012. She has a special interest in preventative wellness care, internal medicine, behavior, and geriatrics.
Joan's family enjoys outdoor activities, especially skiing!
Stephanie Allen, DVM
Dr. Stephanie Allen is a Shoreline native who knew she wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she could remember. Dr. Allen fulfilled her dream in 2009, when she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University.
Since graduating, she has been practicing small animal medicine in the greater Seattle area and also volunteers regularly at the Seattle Humane Society.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, their dog and resident orange tabby cat. She also enjoys cooking and hiking.
Karen Weeks, DVM, MBA
Dr. Karen Weeks is a Seattle native whose life has been dedicated to animal care her entire life. She obtained both her BS (Biology) and her MBA from Western Washington University, and then went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 2008.
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Dr. Weeks returned to greater Puget Sound area and has been a small animal practitioner ever since. She especially enjoys geriatric medicine, dentistry and surgery. She has a close relationship with Old Dog Haven and loves caring for many of their foster dogs.
In her spare time, Dr. Weeks is an avid Seahawks fan - Go Hawks! She loves to travel to exotic locales and has visited over 15 countries around the world. She tries to participate in an annual volunteer trip with World Vets, a nonprofit organization that provides veterinary care to underserved parts of the world. She shares her world with her Siamese cross cat Cringer and always has her dog Griffin by her side.
Lina Mohamed, DVM
​Originally from Toronto, Dr. Lina Mohamed moved to upstate New York to attend Cornell University where, at the top of her class, she earned her B.Sc. in Animal Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. Following her graduation in 2008, she and her husband decided to put down their roots in Seattle.
While deeply interested in all aspects of veterinary medicine, Dr. Mohamed has a passion for preventative wellness care, dentistry, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. She is strongly committed to client education and believes that it is an integral part of veterinary care. Dr. Mohamed is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge and skills, both professionally and personally. She cherishes sharing her life with her loving husband, two strongly opinionated cats and a bouncy little dog. Outside of her profession, Dr. Mohamed can often be found tending her garden, checking out the local restaurant scene with friends, and engaging in activities at the local gym. In the warmer months, she delights in throwing her camping gear into her pickup truck and heading out to explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest!
After providing exceptional veterinary care and service for nearly 10 years in Seattle, Dr. Mohamed joined the Woodhaven team. She is dedicated to being your “other” family doctor, helping you to care for your beloved 4-legged family members from the exuberant days of youth through the golden years of age.
Erin West, DVM, CVA
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Originally from the midwest, Dr. Erin West graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2008 and has lived in Washington ever since. Since that time, she has worked in both private and corporate practice and has a wide range of experience across general medicine, urgent care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, preventative care and client education. She holds certifications in Fear Free Handling and in veterinary acupuncture.
When not taking care of patients, Dr. West enjoys travel, reading, crafts, and exploring the PNW. She lives in Shoreline with her husband, their doberman (Freya), two cats (Potato and Ghus), and a 21 year old leopard gecko (Lizzo).
Sarah Perigo, DVM
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Dr. Sarah Perigo has spent her career as a small-animal veterinarian in the Puget Sound Region. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with honors from Washington State University in 2009, after graduating from The Evergreen State College in 2004, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
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Dr. Perigo values thoughtful conversations with clients and approaches each visit with care, attention to detail, and gentle, low-stress handling. Her goal is for families to feel informed and empowered. She is passionate about supporting the human-animal bond and providing care from puppy and kittenhood through end-of-life. Her professional interests include all aspects of preventative care, dermatology, dentistry, and feline medicine. As a Feline Veterinary Medical Association Certified Cat Friendly Veterinarian, Dr. Perigo loves to care for cats.
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Dr. Perigo lives with her husband, two young children, and two cats. When she's not chauffeuring or kid wrangling, she enjoys going for walks, listening to music, making art and yoga. Dr. Perigo is thrilled to be part of the team at Woodhaven and looks forward to meeting your wonderful pets.
Lina Mohamed, DVM
​Originally from Toronto, Dr. Lina Mohamed moved to upstate New York to attend Cornell University where, at the top of her class, she earned her B.Sc. in Animal Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. Following her graduation in 2008, she and her husband decided to put down their roots in Seattle.
While deeply interested in all aspects of veterinary medicine, Dr. Mohamed has a passion for preventative wellness care, dentistry, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. She is strongly committed to client education and believes that it is an integral part of veterinary care. Dr. Mohamed is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge and skills, both professionally and personally. She cherishes sharing her life with her loving husband, two strongly opinionated cats and a bouncy little dog. Outside of her profession, Dr. Mohamed can often be found tending her garden, checking out the local restaurant scene with friends, and engaging in activities at the local gym. In the warmer months, she delights in throwing her camping gear into her pickup truck and heading out to explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest!
After providing exceptional veterinary care and service for nearly 10 years in Seattle, Dr. Mohamed joined the Woodhaven team. She is dedicated to being your “other” family doctor, helping you to care for your beloved 4-legged family members from the exuberant days of youth through the golden years of age.
When our team is on vacation or away at continuing education seminars, we often will invite one of these wonderful veterinarians in to see our patients. Please read about our skilled fill-in DVM team!
Heather Smith, DVM, CVA
Dr. Heather Smith has been practicing companion animal veterinary medicine in the Seattle area since 2003. In 2019, she expanded her vet med tool kit by becoming a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist.
In addition to working as a relief vet, Dr. Smith recently started her own in-home, end-of-life practice called Full Circle Veterinary Care. When she isn't working she enjoys spending time with her family as well as traveling. She can't wait to meet you and your furry family members!
Sonia Fang, DVM
Sonia grew up in Southern California, attending Pomona College where she received her degree in Biology and a minor in Music. She went to veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences.
After spending all her life in SoCal, she moved to the Seattle area in 2013 to complete her Small Animal Internship at Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle and fell in love with the area. She works as a relief veterinarian at various small animal clinics in the region. She is excited to work with the clients and pets at Woodhaven!
When not in clinic, she volunteers at Pigs Peace Sanctuary in Stanwood and can sometimes be found birding or going on low-intensity nature walks with her wife. She has one sassy vocal cat named Mochi (pictured) and a slow-moving geriatric dog named Lyza.
Sachi Shinagawa, DVM
Dr. Sachi Shinagawa was born and raised in Texas. She attended University of Texas for her biology degree and received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University. She moved to Oregon in 2009, and feel in love with the Pacific Northwest!
She moved to Seattle from Portland and became a relief veterinarian for Woodhaven Veterinary Clinic in 2017. Her areas of interest include allergies, geriatric patient care, and preventative care. She looks forward to meeting your furry children!
Claire Varilek, DVM
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Bio coming soon!
Alison Chan, DVM
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Bio coming soon!