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Doctors

Our doctors are carefully selected based on their educational background, medical expertise, experience and compassion for their patients and clients.  The SVS team of board-certified specialists and emergency veterinarians are committed to providing the highest level of care for our patients.  Their knowledge, combined with SVS’ world-class facilities and advanced technology, help them deliver a level of expertise that is unparalleled in the region.

Our technical staff at Seattle Veterinary Specialists is made up of a group of professionals who strive for excellence. They pride themselves in providing exceptional service and care to their patients, clients and teammates. With our compassion for animals and enthusiasm for our profession, we create an environment that fosters learning, growth and innovative thinking. We maintain a healthy work atmosphere where a positive mind-set is our guiding principle, no matter how challenging the situation.

Our team of licensed veterinary technicians and assistants, along with our customer service staff members, are committed to ensuring that you and your pet will be treated professionally and with compassion and care. We are pet owners, too, and understand the deep human-animal bond and love you have for your best friend. While your pet is with us, you will be kept up to date on your pet’s status, diagnosis and treatment.  Our promise is to treat your pets as we would treat our own.

Emergency and Critical Care
	Dr. Jenna Arnaiz Dr. Jenna Arnaiz graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from Washington State University College of Veterinary medicine in 2003. Dr. Arnaiz completed a small animal internship in medicine and surgery at Washington State in 2004. During this time, she received several awards and scholarships for both small animal medicine and surgery... read more
	Dr. Laurie Bellis Dr. Laurie Bellis graduated with a degree in biology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Immediately following undergraduate studies, she enrolled in the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, where she focused her studies on small animal medicine and surgery. She also has a special interest in clinical... read more
	Dr. Erica Roosen Dr. Erica Roosen graduated Cum Laude from the University of Michigan in 1999 with a degree in biology. Following her undergraduate studies, she relocated to Boston where she attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. While in veterinary school Dr. Roosen pursued her special interest in... read more
	Dr. Becky Roth Dr. Becky Roth is an Oregon native, having grown up in the southern coastal town of Coos Bay. She completed her undergraduate studies at University of Oregon, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1994. She then attended the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine,... read more
	Dr. Jennifer Rubinstein Dr. Jennifer Rubinstein graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Marketing and Finance. Following jobs with the Gap and Rollerblade, she finished her rerequisites for veterinaryschool and then entered the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. While attending school, she largely focused on... read more
	Dr. Merriss Waters Dr. Waters completed her bachelors in animal science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Massey University in New Zealand where she graduated Suma Cum Laude. She received her veterinary degree with honors from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Waters completed her internship... read more
	Dr. Janelle Wierenga, Diplomate ACVECC Dr. Janelle Wierenga received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University in 2003. Prior to this, Dr. Wierenga earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Wierenga complete an internship in small animal medicine... read more
Internal Medicine
	Dr. Dana Brooks, Diplomate ACVIM Dr. Dana Brooks earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree at Mississippi State University in 1991. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of Rochester in upstate NY, then went on to complete her residency training in Internal Medicine at Michigan State University... read more
	Dr. Matt Vaughan, Diplomate ACVIM Dr. Matt Vaughan is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of California, Santa Cruz for his undergraduate schooling where he graduated with highest honors in 1997. After some well spent time traveling and exploring the world, he attended veterinary school at the University of California,... read more
Neurology
	Dr. Sean Sanders, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM (Neuro Dr. Sean Sanders is a native of Washington. He graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. He completed a three year residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery in 2002 and a PhD. in Neuroscience in 2003. The focus of Dr. Sanders’ PhD. was the isolation and... read more
Radiology
	Dr. Ryan Schultz, Diplomate ACVR Dr. Ryan Schultz attended Washington State University for both his undergraduate and veterinary studies. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2004, cum laude, and then went on to complete a one-year rotating internship at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland, Florida. From there, Dr. Schultz pursued... read more
	Dr. Christine Yee Dr. Christine S. Yee is a native of the Pacific Northwest. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Following veterinary school, she went on to complete a small animal internship at Michigan State University. She then spent a year in private practice before returning... read more
Surgery
	Dr. Rebekah Beam (Surgery Resident) SVS is proud to welcome Dr. Rebekah Beam to the surgery department. Dr. Beam will be completing the 3rd year of her residency at SVS. She graduated from University of Missouri in 2006 and complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Michigan State University. She completed... read more
	Dr. Kristin Kirkby, MS, CCRT, Diplomate ACVS Dr. Kirkby received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2003. She then moved to Colorado for a small animal rotating internship and returned to the University of Florida for a combined small animal surgery residency/masters degree. She completed her residency in 2008... read more
	Dr. Michael Mison, Diplomate ACVS Dr. Michael B. Mison received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida in 1998 with high honors, after earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida in 1994. He completed an internship in small animal medicine and... read more
	Dr. Bernard Seguin, Diplomate ACVS Dr. Bernard Seguin received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Montreal. He completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at University of Illinois, and completed a Master's degree and residency in small animal surgery at Washington State University. After his residency,... read more
Cardiology
	Dr. Adonia Hsu, Dipl. ACVIM (Cardiology) Dr.  Adonia Hsu attended Barnard College at Columbia University in New York City for her undergraduate studies.  She then went to the University of Pennsylvania for veterinary school and received her veterinary degree in 2003.  She returned to the New York City area to practice general veterinary medicine in... read more