Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Dr. Cook and Bo
- Dr. Cook and Bo
Suzanne Cook Olson
Medical Director
Board Certification: ACVIM
Veterinary School: University of Minnesota

Dr. Cook is board certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine (Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, www.acvim.org) and enjoys all aspects ...
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Dr. Angelette and Princess River
- Dr. Angelette and Princess River
NIcholas Angelette
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Louisiana State University

Originally from the Greater New Orleans area, Dr. Nicholas Angelette studied veterinary medicine at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and received his Doctorate of Veterinary ...
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Dr. Blair and Laynee
- Dr. Blair and Laynee
Cerissa Blair
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Washington State University

Dr. Cerissa Blair is Kitsap County native. She was born and raised in Port Orchard, Washington. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class at South Kitsap High School in 1998. She subsequently ...
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Dr. Hellier and Daisy
- Dr. Hellier and Daisy
Lucy Hellier
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Washington State University

Dr. Lucille Hellier joined Emergency Service at VCA Central Kitsap Animal Hosptial in 2006. She comes to Central Kitsap Animal Hospital with extensive general practice experience. Dr. Hellier received ...
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Dr. Hickey and Canelita
- Dr. Hickey and Canelita
Kathy Hickey
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Washington State University

Dr. Hickey is a Kitsap County native who returned to school to follow her dream of becoming a veterinarian when her children were in grade school. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary ...
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Dr. Mead and Brandy
- Dr. Mead and Brandy
Jennifer Mead
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Oklahoma State University

Dr. Jennifer Mead graduated veterinary school from Oklahoma State University in 2009. Upon graduation she moved to Michigan for her internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists. While there, she ...
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Dr. Rees and Homer
- Dr. Rees and Homer
Tara Rees
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Washington State University

Dr. Tara Rees was raised in the Seattle area and received her B.S. in Biology from Seattle University in 2000. Prior to receiving her doctorate from Washington State University in 2007, she spent ...
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Dr. Saunders and Henry
- Dr. Saunders and Henry
Emily Saunders
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Oregon State University

Dr. Saunders is originally from Oregon by way of Iowa. She obtained a bachelor of science in zoology form Oregon State University and graduated with honors from Oregon State University College of ...
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Dr. Smith and Oliver
- Dr. Smith and Oliver
Laura Smith
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Glasgow

Dr. Laura Smith grew up in Seattle, and recently returned to the Pacific Northwest after studying abroad and training in a variety of places in the US and Canada. After graduating from the University ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

Emergency Care

Your emergency needs can be met right here at our hospital.

VCA Central Kitsap Animal Hospital provides 24 hour care, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Emergency veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants are on staff 24 hours a day.

We provide the highest standard in veterinary emergency and critical care services. We have on-site oxygen support, canine and feline blood products for transfusion, and critical care monitoring equipment such as ECG, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure. Our critical care diagnostic equipment includes a full in-house laboratory, with coagulation profiles and blood gas analysis; a point-of-care ultrasound unit; and digital radiography with stat interpretations by board-certified radiologists. We are trained and equipped to perform a variety of emergency surgeries and procedures. We provide the highest standards of pain management. Emergency internal medicine consultations, including full diagnostic ultrasound and endoscopy, are available.

Please call or come in immediately if you feel your pet is having an emergency or needs after-hours care.