GET TO KNOW YOUR PET’S NEW CARE TEAM

Megan Bauer, DVM (she/her)

Medical Director/Co-Owner

Dr. Megan is our medical director, veterinarian, and co-owner.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She graduated in 2015 from WSU vet school, Go Cougs!!
• She purchased the clinic from Dr. Bauer in 2017 and gained a partner in 2021.
• She was the first Fear Free certified veterinarian in Spokane, and is Fear Free Certified Elite.
• She is passionate about behavior and cats, but loves her canine patients!!
• She has a loving, empathetic personality with a big heart.
• She has 2 dogs, Remy Pierre and Oliver Elivis, as well as 3 cats, Trixie, Chandler, and Jinkx.
• In her spare time, she enjoys camping, 4 wheeling, and agility with her dogs.

Jessica, CVPM (she/her)

Hospital Manager/Co-Owner

Jessica is the hospital manager, fierce leader, and co-owner.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She has been in the field since 2003, started her hospital manager journey in 2010.
• She received her CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager) in 2016. Did you know she was the first in Spokane to receive her CVPM?
• She certified the first clinic in eastern WA for Fear Free certified practice, and also helped Latah Creek achieve Fear Free certified practice status in 2021.
• Though not directly interacting with client and patients, always makes time to come say hi!
• She is a very understanding and thoughtful leader, and is committed to creating a culture of positivity and accountability.
• Her family has 2 dogs, Liberty and Dash, and 2 cats, Rocco Wilson and Gustov
• She can be found riding dirt bikes on the weekends with her kids and husband!

Elizabeth, LVT (she/her)

Lead Veterinary Technician

Elizabeth is on our licensed veterinary (LVT) nurse team and our lead veterinary (LVT) nurse, pet selection counselor, and puppy consultant.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She received her LVT in 2018 in Wyoming.
• Her favorite part of her job is education, whether current or potential clients, to improve the lives of Spokane’s pets.
• She is Fear Free certified; it is important to her that pets have a positive experience and puppies start off on the right foot.
• She is big-hearted and always looking for ways to improve our puppies experience so that they grow into well-balanced puppies.
• She is married and has a son; they have 1 dog, Tank, 3 cats, horses, and chickens.
• In her spare time, she enjoys working on the family ranch, camping, horseback riding, and snowboarding.

Courtney, LVT (she/her)

Veterinary Technician

Courtney is on our licensed veterinary (LVT) nurse team.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She has a bachelor’s in marine biology
• She received her LVT in 2016 in Pennsylvania
• She enjoys being able to witness the bond between a pet and their owner, and that the owner trusts to care for their pet.
• She likes to be known as the treat lady and that the pets like to see her.
• She has a boyfriend, Dan, and they have a dog, Winston, and a cat, Wally.
• She is working on teaching Wally cooperative care.

Emily, LVT (she/her)

Veterinary Technician

Emily is on our licensed veterinary (LVT) nurse team.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She has a bachelor’s in wildlife conservation from BYU.
• She received her LVT in 2023.
• She loves the veterinary field and being able to build relationships with clients and their pets and helping them live their best and healthiest lives.
• She is Fear Free certified and likes providing a positive experience for pets and helping them be willing participants in their own care.
• She is empathetic and has a great eye for detail with her patients.
• She is married to Branden, and they have a cat, Winky!
• She enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and doing puzzles.

Jess (she/her)

Veterinary Assistant

Jess is on our veterinary assistant team.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She has a passion for horticulture, but finds herself really loving the vet field. She still cares for plants and flowers!
• Her favorite part about the field is that she can provide medical help to our patients.
• She is Fear Free certified and likes the confidence it gives her with our patients.
• She is extremely detailed and makes sure our patients are well cared for.
• She is married and has a cat, Samira.
• She enjoys gardening, reading, knitting, and outdoor activities.

Val (they/them)

Veterinary Assistant

Val is on our veterinary assistant team, as well a cat advocate.

Let’s get to know a little about them:

• They have a degree in biology and psychology from University of Alabama.
• They are drawn to the field and decided this is the career path they wanted.
• Their favorite part about working in the field is interacting with animals and observing their behavior and emotions.
• They are Fear Free certified and love having the ability to give patients the best form of treatment in a low-stress environment.
• They are extremely compassionate and empathetic to our patients, clients, and team.
• They are married to their partner Danny, they have a ball python, Phineas, a dog, Huckleberry, and a cat Mack.
• In their spare time, they enjoy walking the animals, water activities, reading, and playing board and video games.

Jolene (She/Her)

Veterinary Assistant

Jolene is on our veterinary assistant team.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She initially studied Agriculture and Natural Horsemanship, but realized she wanted to join the veterinary field.
• She enjoys building relationships with clients and their pets, celebrating their wins, and offering support when needed.
• She is a great team member, always willing to help her coworkers.
• She is Fear Free certified and is excited about being able to help reshape behaviors and create a positive environment for pets.
• She has 2 horses, Twister and Ruger, a dog, Boone, and a cat, Tuxedo.
• Her favorite thing to do is backpack in the country with her horse.

Faith (she/her)

Veterinary Assistant

Faith is on our veterinary assistant team.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She went to EWU and graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Visual Communication Design.
• She started working at Latah Creek in October of 2024.
• She enjoys connecting with pets and pet parents during different types of appointments.
• She is excited to be Fear Free certified and believes it will give her confidence in her restraining.
• She was born and raised in Spokane, and lives with her parents and her cat Tiny Abe. He is a rescue cat who is FeLV positive.
• In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crafting, camping, traveling, gardening and spending time outside.

Josie (She/Her)

Veterinary Assistant

Josie started a journey of pre-vet but then decided that student life was not for her and she enjoys learning on the job.

Her favorite part about working in the field is helping animals feel better and gaining their trust when they are scared.

She loves Fear Free and the idea that pets can come to the vet and have a very positive experience.

She also likes the idea that pets won’t be push beyond their threshold

Josie shares her home with her partner Vern and her daughter Nora. Together they have four dogs, Echo, Charlie, Bane, and Anakin, 2 cats, Nezuko-head biscuit maker- and Ivar, and a ball python, Beltane, who doesn’t want to be bothered unless food is involved.

In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, painting, reading, writing, as well as outdoor activities such as hiking. She will also challenge you to a game of D&D, likes Anime, and any other nerdy things.

Erika (She/her)

Client Care Representative

Erika is on our client care representative team.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She has several years experience in the field and loves making a difference in patients’ and clients lives.
• She believes that seeing happy and healing pets is the best reward.
• She is Fear Free certified and loves being able to provide a better vet clinic experience and the difference that makes to the client and patient.
• She has a dog, Teagan, and a cat, Adara.
• She enjoys the outdoors and taking advantage of the beautiful PNW. Hiking, kayaking, and boating are among her favorites.
• She loves the Seahawks!!

Ashley (she/her)

Client Care Representative

Ashley is on our client care representative team.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She joined the vet field in 2013 in the position of client care representative.
• She knew she wanted to do more in the field so she transitioned to vet assisant 2 days a week. Don’t worry, you will still see her smiling face at the front desk 2 days a week as well.
• She is kind hearted and enjoys building relationships with the clients and their pets.
• She loves learning how best to care for our patients.
• She is Fear Free certified and loves providing a positive experience for all animals.
• She is happy to share her workdays with a team that has the same goals for our patients as she does.
• She shares her life with Kevin, her 2 kids, Taylor and Chloe, as well as her dog Bowser.
• In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, gardening, and watching her kids in their sports.

Sarah (she/her)

Client Care Representative

Sarah is on our Client Care Representative team.

Let’s get to know a little about her:

• She has been in the vet field since 2021.
• She wants to help be the voice of our patients and enjoys helping them get care every day.
• To her, Fear Free means being able to help and support animals in a positive atmosphere and getting them the care they need.
• She lives with her husband Brian, their 3 dogs (Obadiah, Odysseus, and Bonita), and their 3 cats (Tasha, Max, and Leo). They also have adult kids. 
• In her spare time, she can be found catching up on her favorite shows (9-1-1, Chicago Fire, Hawaii Five-0), doing puzzles, and word searches. When the weather is right, they can be found at the lake.