VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle

Doctors Overview

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.

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    Shanna Pace

    Medical Director
    DVM, University of Georgia
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    vscmedicine@vcahospitals.com

    Dr. Shanna Pace joins the VSC team in September of 2011 after completing her residency in small animal internal ...
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  • Erin Arnold, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) Zoom
    Erin Arnold, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
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      Erin Arnold, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

    Erin Arnold

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, North Carolina State University
    Certifications: ACVIM/Oncology
    Departments: Oncology

    vsconcology@vcahospitals.com

    Dr Erin Arnold received a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology in 2002 from Colorado State University. ...
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  • Linda Barton, DVM, DACVECC Zoom
    Linda Barton, DVM, DACVECC
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      Linda Barton, DVM, DACVECC

    Linda Barton

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Florida
    Certifications: ACVECC
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Dr. Barton received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida. Following an internship at the University of Pennsylvania, she worked in private veterinary practice.

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  • April Durtschi

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Colorado State University

    Originally from the Four Corners area of New Mexico and Arizona, Dr. April Durtschi graduated from The University of Arizona Magna Cum Laude in Microbiology with a capstone in object-permanence with ...
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  • Karen Kline, DVM, DACVIM Zoom
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      Karen Kline, DVM, DACVIM

    Karen Kline

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Ohio State University
    Certifications: ACVIM/Neurology
    Departments: Neurology

    vscneurology@vcahospitals.com

    Dr. Karen Kline joined the team at VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle in August of 2008. She received ...
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  • Tori McKlveen

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Colorado State University
    Certifications: ACVR
    Departments: Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology

    vscimaging@vcahospitals.com

    Dr. McKlveen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology in 1992 and a Doctorate degree ...
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  • Polly Peterson, DVM, DACVIM Zoom
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      Polly Peterson, DVM, DACVIM

    Polly Peterson

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Washington State University
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    vscmedicine@vcahospitals.com

    Dr. Peterson is a native of the Seattle area and completed her Bachelor of Science degree ...
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  • Todd Smithenson

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Prince Edward Island
    Certifications: ACVR
    Departments: Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology

    vscimaging@vcahospitals.com

    Dr. Smithenson is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. He provides a full range ...
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  • Dave Snyder, DVM, DACVS Zoom
    Dave Snyder, DVM, DACVS
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      Dave Snyder, DVM, DACVS

    David Snyder

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Washington State University
    Certifications: ACVS
    Departments: Surgery

    vscsurgery@vcahospitals.com

     

    Dr. David Snyder returned to the Seattle area from Pennsylvania, where he was ...
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  • Courtney Watkins

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Florida
    Certifications: ACVS

    vscsurgery@vcahospitals.com

    Originally from Rhode Island, Dr. Watkins received a bachelor of science from the University of Rhode Island ...
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Departments & Doctors

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle
Phone: 425-697-6106
Toll Free: 866-872-5800
Fax: 425-697-4746
20115 44th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately 425-697-6106

VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is here for you and your pet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No matter what the time of day or night we have a veterinarian and vet techs here to answer your questions and provide you and your pet with care in an emergency situation. 

Our emergency service is designed to be an extension of the services provided by your primary care veterinarian. When your vet is not available, our doctors and nursing staff are here to provide the emergency care your pet needs. In addition to emergency services, we are able to provide intensive care for critically ill pets that have been referred by primary care veterinarians.

Many patients are treated as outpatients. Should your pet require ongoing care, we may recommend that you return to your primary care veterinarian when the day practice opens. For unstable patients in need of further evaluation, arrangements can be made for continued hospitalization and when needed, evaluation by one of our specialists.
 

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