Dr. Annie Dittrich is from Anchorage, Alaska.  She completed her undergraduate degree in 1995 at the University of Vermont, majoring in Studio Art.  She then went to Washington State University for veterinary school, graduating in 2003.  While in veterinary school Dr. Dittrich met her husband, Conrad, another veterinarian.  They have a daughter, Greta.  The rest of their family includes two Blue Tick Coonhounds, Bella and Leroy, and one black cat, Steve.  When not taking care of dogs, cats, and children, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and backpacking.

Dr. Cheryl Meyers was born and raised in Michigan. She began dreaming of being a veterinarian when she was seven years old and accomplished her goal by graduating from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She moved to Seattle in 1997 where she lives with her two cats, Nugget and Shoobie. In her spare time she enjoys running, hiking, triathlon training, climbing, cooking, and traveling.

Hope started working at a California veterinary clinic at the age of 15.  She worked at the same clinic while attending Canada College.  In June of 2005, she, her husband, and her son, along with their four pets moved to Edmonds.

Melodie has over 10 years of experience working as both assistant and receptionist in Seattle and New York animal hospitals.  She started volunteering in veterinary hospitals when she was 15 years old.  Melodie moved from central New York to Seattle in January 2005 with her two daughters and her dog and two cats.

Jenny is a Seattle native.  She grew up in the Wedgwood area.  Jenny has over 5 years of experience as an assistant in various veterinary clinics.  She will be going for veterinary technician certification in the spring.  Jenny and husband reside in Bremerton with their six cats.

Shannon recently graduated with an undergraduate degree in physiology from the University of Washington.  She has just finished her application to attend veterinary school in the fall.  Recently, Shannon went to Costa Rica and Nicaragua with University of Washington’s Pre-Vet Society to assist with spays and neuters clinics in impoverished areas. In her free time she likes to ride her horse, Edith or take naps with her cat, Kali.

Melanie is a recent graduate from the PIMA Medical Institute, with a veterinary technician degree.   She enjoys spending time with her Lab/Pit Bull mix, her new puppy, Charlie, and her fiancé.

Sarah has her BS in biological sciences from the University of Tennessee and recently graduated from Peirce College with a degree in Veterinary Technology. In her free time she enjoys doing puzzles and spending time with her cat, Rusty.