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Technical Staff
Alyssa - Lead
Originally from Nine Mile Falls, WA, Alyssa moved to Pullman to pursue a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, which she has since earned. Now, she has her sights set on applying to veterinary school. Growing up, her family always had several pets. Alyssa has found the field of veterinary medicine fascinating since she was a little kid, and knew she wanted to pursue a career in it. Since having the opportunity to work in a veterinary clinic, her love for helping pets and their families has only grown. Alyssa has 3 dogs of her own. “Bolt” is a mixed breed dog, “Paisley” is an English Cream Retriever, and "Gigi" is a Golden Retriever. In her free time Alyssa likes to hike with her dogs, travel, and go to the lake with her boyfriend and family. |
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Kayla
Kayla is originally from Ephrata, WA and has a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science. She enjoys getting lost in a good book and hiking with her three dogs, “Wilson”, “Mia” and “Duck”. She loves being able to take part in our clients beloved pet’s health and happiness. |
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Anna
Originally from Pullman, Anna moved away from a time and recently moved back to be closer to family. She plans to become a licensed veterinary technician in the near future, and recently completed an online course to gain experience as a vet assistant. Working with animals has been a dream of Anna's ever since she can remember. She hopes to further her education and career while working here at Alpine. Anna has one dog, a German Shepherd mix named “Arthus”, who keeps her on her toes! When she isn't working, Anna enjoys many nerdy hobbies like reading, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and making art.
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Emily
Emily grew up in Edmonds, Washington and moved to Pullman to finish her undergraduate degree in Animal Science at Washington State University. After graduation, Emily plans to take a year off to gain more experience working in a veterinary clinic before she applies to veterinary school. Since a young age Emily has had a love of being around animals, which caused her to pursue a career working with them. Emily has a chihuahua named “Sig” and a cat named “Mogget”. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and baking treats for her friends and family. “Sig” loves to join Emily on her hikes and everyone she meets on the trail is thoroughly impressed that such a small dog is doing the hikes. Emily is excited to join the Alpine Animal Hospital team and looks forward to meeting and helping everyone's pets. |
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Katelyn
Originally from southern California, Katelyn has called Pullman her home for the past 6 years. She has always been drawn to animals, and particularly enjoys medicine and being able see animals get better, as well as connecting with owners about their pets. Working previously at an animal shelter and another veterinary clinic, she loves that every day is filled with learning and growing. Katelyn currently has a domestic long-haired cat named “Butters”, who loves smelling her shoes each day after she gets home. Over the years, she has owned dogs, cats, guinea pigs, birds, fish, and a snake. Katelyn, her husband, and their son enjoy going on adventures like camping, fishing, and visiting new cities & towns, among other activities. Katelyn is pursuing veterinary school to become a veterinarian. Her hobbies include creating short stories with her husband during long drives around Washington and Idaho, and being creative with their conversations.
Katelyn has earned the Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional Certificate from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
The certificate demonstrates Katelyn’s commitment to advancing the standards of care for cats. The knowledge, skills and best in-clinic practices [she/he] achieved provide for better feline-focused care to our clients and patients.
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Reece
Originally from Enumclaw, WA, Reece knew his career path would be working with animals ever since he started grade school. He trained Guide Dogs for The Blind for 4 years during high school as a volunteer, which was the turning point in his decision to follow his dream. He enrolled at Washington State University and earned a Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science. Originally, he wanted to be a veterinarian but after heavy thought, decided he wanted to pursue a different route in life. After some time gaining experience as a Veterinary Assistant and learning more about the field, he now plans to go back to school to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Reece wants every animal he works with to feel loved and safe. He enjoys meeting the many personalities of our dog and cat patients and befriending them. In his free time, Reece loves to play video games competitively and spends weekends hanging out with friends. He also likes going to the gym, running, and anything involving nature!/td>
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Hope
Hope, originally from Nyssa, OR, moved to Pullman to pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal science at Washington State University. Since completing her degree in May 2024, she decided to take a gap year to gain hands-on experience in veterinary clinics while applying to veterinary school.
Hope has a beloved Miniature Australian Shepherd named "ViVi" who accompanies her to work every day and loves playing with the boarding dogs. Outside of work, Hope is passionate about outdoor adventures, motorcycle rides, baking, and training “ViVi”. She’s thrilled to be a part of the Alpine Animal Hospital team, where she continues to expand her knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine./td>
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Quincy
After jumping between Europe, the East Coast, and the West Coast, Quincy has settled in Pullman to pursue a degree in Pre-Veterinary Animal Science. In their (sparse) free time, they enjoy reading, writing, and drawing. They also go hiking with their terrier, "Guinness." Quincy has always had a passion for working with animals and enjoys serving the community by helping patients. |
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Amelia
Amelia is originally from Monroe, about 40 minutes from Seattle. She has known she wanted to work with animals since she was about eight years old. Amelia grew up having pets and now has two cats, “Dude” and “Lilith”, and two guinea pigs, “Crunk” and “Smudge”. Amelia’s first job was as a dog exerciser at a very large kennel when she was 16. She has also volunteered at an animal shelter before starting college. Now a student in Zoology at WSU, Amelia hopes to further her education and pursue becoming a veterinarian. During school, Amelia has stayed busy by volunteering at the Whitman County Humane Society and being an active member of the Raptor Club, the Pre-Veterinary Club, and the Association for Women in STEM. However, what really solidified that veterinary medicine was the choice for her was working at Sultan Veterinary Clinic as a veterinary assistant over the summer of 2023. She fell in love with watching surgeries and medical procedures. Her favorite part about being at Alpine Animal Hospital is getting to know each pet and how they are each special in their own way. This allows her to get closer with each patient and further her knowledge about animals, which she will apply in her future career. |
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Kathryn
Kathryn is a dedicated veterinary assistant who grew up surrounded by animals on her family’s land in Billings, Montana, where her passion for animal care first took root. With both parents working in the medical field, she developed a deep appreciation for medicine early on, and that connection naturally extended to caring for animals.
During her 10 years in the Navy, Kathryn's appreciation for animal care grew as she witnessed the exceptional treatment of military police K9s. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. As an Operations Specialist, she served on a destroyer in the Mediterranean, operated anti-drone systems on land, and provided communication support for anti-submarine aircrews.
Kathryn is pursuing a Bachelor's in Biology and aspires to attend veterinary school. She excels in fast-paced environments and takes great pride in her work. Kathryn finds fulfillment in aiding animals on their path to recovery and helping them live long, healthy lives. In her free time, she enjoys painting, playing video games, practicing MMA, reading, and exploring the outdoors with her German Shepherd, “Lupin”. Her guiding principles of 'do no harm,' fear-free veterinary practices, and the belief that no animal is inherently “bad” shape her compassionate approach to veterinary care. |
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