Meet our talented Licensed Technician Team
You may know that your Veterinarian has gone through rigorous schooling and testing to enter into their profession, but did you know that your Licensed Technicians have also done extensive training and testing to obtain their licensure? The standards they are tested on and continue to be upheld to, ensure your pet is in competent, compassionate hands!
Alicia S., LVT
Alicia joined Woodhaven in 2014 after spending 4 years working in various companion animal, feline shelter and therapeutic equine services. She obtained her veterinary technician license in December of 2011 and has enjoyed being back in companion animal medicine. In her spare time, Alicia loves to geocache and work on her project car.
Halie S., LVT
Halie joined WVC in 2018, after spending time working at another local practice, honing her assistant skills. She is looking forward to working in a larger practice and continuing to learn all she can about veterinary medicine. She has a very special pup named Handsome and loves bringing him to work. In November 2022, Halie passed her National Veterinary Technician Exam and became licensed in WA state.
Jessica T., LVT, Facilities/Inventory Manager
Jessica graduated from tech school in 2004 while living in San Antonio, TX and working at her first veterinary job. After leaving the aviation maintenance field.
She and her daughter moved to be near family again in Anacortes, WA in 2007. There she worked at a small animal clinic that also saw injured wildlife before being taken for rehab.
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Jessica has been with Woodhaven since 2012 as an LVT and inventory manager. Her favorite parts of being a technician are helping our patients by educating the clients on subjects such as: behavior, dentistry, and nutrition/patient weight management.
She enjoys spending time with her teenager, cats and ferrets, fixing things, beaches and crafts.
Lauren W., LVT
Lauren joined the Woodhaven team in 2016 after completing her associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology at Pierce College. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Whitworth University. Lauren loves being part of the Woodhaven family and caring for all of our fabulous patients.
In her free time Lauren enjoys camping, fishing, gardening, photography and spending quality time with her family. She is always up for an adventure with her two wonderful beagles, Remy and Flynn.
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Molly V., LVT
Molly joined Woodhaven in 2022 and brings to WVC years of experience as an LVT. She has had the pleasure of working in day practice and emergency clinics. She loves anesthesia and surgery.
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When not working, Molly loves to spend time with her dogs Ruger and Strider, and a group of demanding kitties.
Sara R., LVT
After obtaining her undergraduate degree at UW in wildlife management, Sara began working in various zoo and wildlife rehabilitation centers. Wanting to merge her interests, she began working in companion animal medicine in 2011, finally joining Woodhaven in 2012.
In 2019 Sara obtained her veterinary technician license after working full time and going to online tech school. When not at WVC Sara enjoys baking, camping, fishing and hunting. She has been an avid hockey player since high school and loves all things sports! Sara lives on a small homestead with her husband, their 3 dogs, Chinook, Sequoia and Rosco. The homestead is also home to 2 kitties, Shiva and Rozzi, and a flock of chickens.
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Meet our skilled Veterinary Assistant Team
Our veterinary assistants are a group of talented veterinary medical care givers who support our doctors and patients.
Hannah B.
Hannah started working at WVC in 2021 after working at the Forest Park Animal Farm and Broadway Animal Hospital. She completed a Veterinary Assistant program at Pima Medical in 2020. Hannah has always enjoyed working with animals and have a few furry critters of her own. She loves all animals big and small, but bunnies are one of her favorites.
While not working or hanging out with one of her furry friends, she enjoy's drawing, hiking, and playing the guitar. Hannah is excited to continue to learn and grow here at WVC and feels very fortunate to be able to do what she loves.
Heather H.
Heather joined Woodhaven in 2009 after spending many years working in zookeeping. Graduating in 2003 with a Master's in Biology, Heather knew she would apply her degree to helping people and their pets in the veterinary industry. Her calm, friendly presence is an asset to Woodhaven. When she isn't working, Heather enjoys spending time with her son as well as sharing her passion for dance, by teaching children as young as 3.
Leah S.
Joining WVC in 2016, Leah is excited to learn more about animal husbandry and care. She is currently working on her associates degree and looks forward to growing in knowledge and experience while at WVC.
Megan H.
Joining WVC in 2021, Megan came to WVC after many years with another vet clinic in Seattle. She honed her customer service skills and came to WVC to work as an assistant on the medical team/
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Finding that veterinary medicine is her passion, Megan decided to pursue a career and hopes to become a Veterinarian one day. When she isn't working or doing course work, she like to spend time with her gorgeous kitties, Bubbles and London.
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Olivia S.
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Olivia earned her degree in Aquatics and Fisheries Science from SUNY ESF. She decided to change careers from a Fisheries Biologist to Vet Assistant when she wanted a career where she could make an immediate difference in an animal's life. After working at another local practice, Olivia joined Woodhaven in 2021.
Olivia was an equestrian/horse-owner (and still lover of) horses for the past 14 years, doing hunter jumping competitions.
She is married, to her wonderful husband Greg, who she's been with for 6 years, and they live locally with our terrier mutt pup, Scotty. When not caring for Woodhaven patients, Olivia loves to go hiking with Greg and Scotty, backpacking, and recently began rock climbing both indoors and outdoors.
Olivia is currently enrolled in Penn Foster to get earn her License as a Veterinary Technician. She is excited to work on a large team of experienced LVTs and assistants.
Tegan S.
Tegan joined WVC in 2022, after doing an externship through his animal assisting program at Sno-Isle Technical College. His passion for animals has also led him to intern with a local horse stable/barn, where he has spent 5 years riding horse, learning how to train and build relationship with horses through natural horsemanship and he aspires to own his own horse in the future. At home he has two cats, a dog and a snake! Tegan has a strong interest in animal behavior, training, learning new things and is working on his college education.