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Sydney

Veterinary Assistant

Growing up in a pet filled household it was easy to find a passion for veterinary medicine. I have been a dedicated Veterinary Assistant for 5 years with experience in emergency medicine to general practice care. I enjoy working hands-on with pets and find it rewarding to help people and their pets. In my free time I enjoy cross stitching, drawing, and hanging out with my 2 cats named Cappuccino and Miso Soup.

Peyton

Veterinary Assistant

Peyton, our Veterinary Assistant, studied Animal Science at Washington State University. She enjoys working hands-on with pets and finds it especially rewarding to see them receive the care they need and return to optimal health. Peyton has two cats and a dog and loves to spend time sunbathing with her 17-year-old lady on the patio while reading.

Charlotte

Client Service Coordinator

Charlotte has been with Bellevue Animal Hospital since October 2023. She has two and a half years of experience in the field as a veterinary receptionist and is in the process of cross training as a veterinary assistant. Charlotte has two pets, a beagle named Toby and a cat named Pickles. She loves to travel and go to concerts, her favorite was seeing Harry Styles on Halloween in California!

Wendy

Client Service Coordinator

Wendy has been a Receptionist at Bellevue Animal Hospital since September of 2023. She was born and raised in Washington state. She has a cat named Ferrari. In her free time, she likes to travel, read, spend time with friends and family and attend concerts.

Julia

Veterinary Assistant

Julia has been practicing for almost 3 years now. She graduated from North Paulding High School (Georgia). Something she prides herself in is the quality and care she gives to patients. Making sure they are as comfortable as possible. In her free time, she loves doing anything outdoors, hiking, figure skating, painting, and playing piano.

Deziree

Lead CSR

Deziree is the Lead Client Service Representative at Bellevue Veterinary Hospital. A devoted animal lover, she is the proud owner of Buster, an adorable Basset Hound mix rescued by her husband from a parking lot.

Outside of work, Deziree enjoys spending quality time with her family and Buster. She has a passion for reading and writing. A Washington native, Deziree still jumps at any opportunity to travel and explore new places. She’s also a passionate concertgoer who enjoys live music whenever she can.

Deziree is committed to providing exceptional service to every client and their beloved pets, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience at our hospital.

Bethany

Client Service Coordinator

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Taylor

Veterinary Assistant

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Nichole

Veterinary Assistant

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Polly

Veterinary Assistant

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Sarah

Veterinary Assistant

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Elizabeth

Veterinary Assistant

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Alex

Veterinary Assistant

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Jesse

Hospital Administrator

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Chris

Veterinary Assistant

Chris is a dedicated Veterinary Assistant at Bellevue Animal Hospital with seven years of experience in the field. Graduating from Pima Medical Institute, he has honed his skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care to furry companions. When it comes to veterinary medicine, Chris takes great pride in ensuring the comfort of his patients, going above and beyond to make them feel at ease. He also prioritizes building trust with pet owners, assuring them that their beloved pets are in capable and compassionate hands. In his free time, Chris enjoys unwinding by watching TV shows and playing basketball.

Ali G.

Veterinary Assistant

Ali graduated from high school in Louisiana before attending LSU in Baton Rouge. When it comes to veterinary medicine and taking care of her patients, Ali prides herself on the rewarding experience of seeing a previously ill pet return for a pet wellness check-up and knowing that she played a role in their recovery. In her free time, Ali loves hanging out with her dogs, Roxy and Stella. They enjoy relaxing together in a hammock and engaging in artistic activities.

B

Veterinary Assistant

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Amelia

Veterinary Assistant

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Sue

Client Service Coordinator

Sue was born and raised in New Zealand, the land of 70 million sheep. She lives with her husband in Redmond in a barn converted into a home on acreage. They share the barn with her 5 year Llasa Apso and a very old Shih Tzu rescued after found wandering in a national forest. Sue loves the outdoors, gardening and nature. She enjoys interior design and house renovation. After years of teaching, Sue got into the field of customer service when she moved to the US. Sue has spent many years working within the veterinary world in particular, where she enjoys working with both people and their pets.

Kasi

Veterinary Assistant

Kasi was born and raised in Washington. She enrolled in the vet assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute in 2016 and graduated from the program in 2017. Kassi has worked in general practice for a little over three years. On her days off, she spends time with her 10-month-old son, her cat (Maji), and her dog (Koda Bear).

Thomas

Veterinary Assistant

Thomas has been with Bellevue Animal Hospital since December 2018. He has three years of experience in the field as both an assistant and veterinary receptionist. In his spare time, he enjoys contributing to the arts, smoosh-faced cats, cartoons about giant robots, and trying all of the culinary hot spots he can.

Kirsten

Veterinary Assistant

Kirsten has lived in Washington state all of her life and has been passionate about animals since she was very young. Growing up, she always wanted to work with animals, big or small. She grew up in a cat-loving family with Katie the cat and various small rodents. She started volunteering at Homeward Pet Adoption Center, a no-kill shelter, in 2006 and continues to volunteer there every Saturday morning. She graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2013. She enjoys reading, music, bird and wildlife watching at Juanita Bay Park. In the future, she aspires to volunteer working with wolves and raptors, another passion of hers. She currently lives with her family and their adopted menagerie: a calico cat named Amber, an orange tabby named Opie, a Shih Tzu named Avery and a fuzzy mixed breed dog named Frankie.

Stone

LVT

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Julie

LVT, Lead Technician

Julie was born and raised in Long Island, New York. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas College in 2004 with a BS in Graphic Design and then graduated Suffolk County Community College in 2014 with an AAS in Veterinary Science Technology. She relocated to Washington in October 2014 for her husband’s job. Julie began her career as a graphic designer, and then in 2007 Julie discovered her true passion – working with and caring for animals. She is passionate about all aspects of her job and she particularly finds pleasure in bandaging and bandage art! Julie is enjoying discovering all the beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer with her husband, Denis, and their two dogs, Reeses and Penny.

Harley

Hospital Administrator

Harley was born and raised in the mountains of North Carolina where her love of animals began. She grew up on a small farm, helping raise and show goats, as well as participating in her local 4-H club. She graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Hospitality Leadership in 2014 and then relocated to Austin, Texas. Before and during college she volunteered at her local animal shelter and humane society, where she realized she wanted to make helping animals her career. She spent 7 years of her time in Texas working for the same Veterinary group, starting as a receptionist, and working her way up to Hospital Manager. In an effort to escape the hot temperatures of Texas, she moved with her two children to Washington in April of 2020 and together they enjoy exploring the beautiful mountains and trails every chance they get. Harley currently has one very mischievous 8-month-old Doodle pup named Biscuit who along with her kids occupy all her free time. As the Hospital Administrator, she believes that through compassionate communication we can ensure that pets receive the best care possible and that their humans understand the value of what we do.

Lindsey

DVM

Lindsey was born and raised in the tiny town of Camp Grove, Illinois. He always knew he wanted to travel the world and help animals, and that is exactly what he set out to do after starting college. He was accepted into the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts and Nevis, which provided his first introduction to the rest of the world. The small island of St. Kitts offered many outdoor activities, like scuba diving, hiking, boating, and surfing. He has perfected them all… kind of. He completed his residential year in Melbourne, Australia, where he, again, was able to travel and continue to learn.

Dr. Deibner was able to see every continent, besides Antarctica, before starting his career at Banfield Pet Hospital. Wanting to break into private practice, he joined the amazing team at Bellevue Animal Hospital. Outside of the work he does for them, he enjoys car shows, hiking, kayaking, playing guitar, and trying to brush his cats, Cheddah and Aji’s, teeth. He does this all while his fiancé, who is also a veterinarian, laughs. Anyone with a cat knows this is a feat in and of itself. He is very excited to meet all your wonderful furry family members.

Dr. Julia Railo

DVM

Dr. Julia Railo earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine with a passion for preventive care, behavior, internal medicine, and surgery. Dr. Julia is Fear Free Level 2 Certified and prides herself in providing excellent patient care by designing individual care and diagnostic plans. She also loves connecting with pet owners to ensure they are educated and comfortable with the care their pets are receiving. In her free time, Dr. Julia enjoys reading, crocheting, and hiking with her Labrador Retriever, Pryor. Dr. Julia is excited to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners.

Dr. Rachel Kwak

DVM

Dr. Rachel Kwak is a dedicated veterinarian with 6 years of experience. Before pursuing veterinary medicine, she worked in research. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2019 and has a professional interest in preventative care, dentistry, and building strong client relationships through clear communication.

Originally from Maryland, Dr. Kwak recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest and is loving life in her new home. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, building legos, and playing video games. She shares her home with her golden/shepherd mix named Ranger, two cats named Little Cat and Orange Cat, as well as 2 budgies named Margarita Marge and Dusty Pigeon.

Dr. Stephanie DeLashmutt

DVM

Dr. Stephanie DeLashmutt has 5+ years of experience in veterinary medicine. She graduated from Washington State University and received her DVM at the same institution. Dr. DeLashmutt prides herself on compassion, hard work, and making work fun. She is dedicated to taking care of pets and providing the best quality of life possible, as well as educating clients. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, playing with her son, traveling, and exploring WA. Additionally, Dr. DeLashmutt became certified in Acupuncture from Chi Institute and is working towards her Herbal Medicine Certification. Dr. DeLashmutt enjoys combining Eastern and Western medicine to provide the best possible care for her patients. She has a special interest in dental care, practicing fear-free medicine, and has a special place in her heart for her geriatric patients.

Dr. Susan

DVM

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Brittney

DVM

Dr. Brittney Lewis recently moved to Washington State after graduating from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has moved around the country; including some time overseas in Germany growing up in a military family and hopes to establish some roots in her new home. Becoming a veterinarian was always her dream as an avid animal lover. She has in interest in internal medicine and hopes to gain experience in alternative and holistic medicine as well. Outside of work she loves discovering new hiking trails and is absorbing the beautiful new scenery that Washington State has to offer. She has a very elderly cat (20 years old) and two leopard geckos but will most likely be adding new animals as time goes on.

Donald

DVM

Dr. Gerard grew up in Bellevue and has a long history with Bellevue Animal Hospital. He attended Bellevue High School, graduating in 1988, and has always called Bellevue his home. He started his career at Bellevue Animal Hospital as a kennel attendant and assistant in 1993 and graduated magna cum laude from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. He has enjoyed strong community ties and values the ‘Old Bellevue’ atmosphere of the clinic while continually evolving with new technology and modern medical protocols and practices. He enjoys surgery, dermatology and internal medicine, as well as fostering the bond between our clients and patients. Together with his wife Dr. Melanie Gerard, he hopes to further the vision of providing high-quality care at affordable prices and to find innovative ways to provide veterinary services. Dr. Gerard is an avid sand volleyball player and golfer. He lives in Bellevue and enjoys spending time with his wife and their growing family, including two crazy dogs, Zorro and Behr.