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.

Kathryn Martell, DVM Medical Director
- Kathryn Martell, DVM Medical Director
Kathryn Martell
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Texas A&M University

Dr. Kathryn Martell graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She moved to Alaska and joined VCA Eagle River in 2000, becoming Medical Director in 2001. She ...
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Julie Hanlon, DVM
- Julie Hanlon, DVM
Julie Hanlon
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Colorado State University

Dr. Julie Hanlon graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She returned to Alaska and began working at Four Paws Animal Hospital. When VCA merged with Four ...
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Michael Harlow
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Mississippi State University

Origionally from Mississippi, Dr. Harlow returned to his home state after serving in the Army for 6 years. He earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi. ...
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Naysa Poshusta DVM
- Naysa Poshusta DVM
Naysa Poshusta
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Washington State 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.