Meet Our Team

Dr. Hart graduated from Washington State University in 2002. Upon graduation, he practiced as an associate at Ocean Beach Veterinary Hospital in Longview, WA for four years and became Medical Director during his last year there. He joined the Fairwood Animal Hospital team in 2006 as an associate before purchasing the clinic from Dr. Vic Perger in January of 2009. His special interests include ultrasound, endoscopy, canine reproduction and surgery including orthopedic, laser, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Dr. Hart grew up in East Wenatchee, WA, and is an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys fishing, bird hunting, spending time with friends and family, and most of all being a dad. Dr. Hart and his wife, Jen, have two children. They also share their home with two cats – Bro and Olivia and two dogs – Duke and Lulu.

Dr. Anderson-Hanson joined our team in 2008 as a hospital assistant and returned in 2018 as a veterinarian after graduating from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Anderson-Hanson enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, horse and any outdoor activities. Dr. Anderson-Hanson shares her home with husband (Kwinn), her son (Anson), daughter Monroe, golden retriever (Que) and great dane (Rori). We are so excited to have Dr. Anderson-Hanson at the hospital! She enjoys working with her co-workers and how supportive and fun they are while additionally building relationships with great clients.

Dr. Feist joined the Fairwood family as one of our Associate Veterinarians in January of 2021. Dr. Feist did her undergraduate studies at Gonzaga University where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology. During that time, she had the privilege of playing on the Gonzaga Women's Soccer team, which also taught her invaluable lessons in teamwork, time management and work ethic. From there, she moved to Pullman, WA to complete her veterinary studies at Washington State University of Veterinary Medicine. When she is not working, her hobbies include soccer, camping, and hiking. Dr. Feist plays in a co-ed adult indoor and outdoor soccer league year round. She would also like to get into backpacking. Dr. Feist loves house projects - anything from paint to small construction and remodeling. Family is extremely important to Dr. Feist and she can never get enough family time. She comes from a family of 7 kids and they all love spending time together. Whether that's socializing over dinner, competing in cornhole, Nertz or Spikeball, or participating in TikTok challenges that they're probably too old to be attempting (her words, not ours!). No matter the scene, they always have a great time together. Dr. Feist shares a home in Deer Park with her husband, Ryan. They hope to expand their family soon with a Mastiff and a Great Dane! They have plans to expand their human family in the future, as well. Prior to veterinary school, she started in a small animal hospital as a Boarding Caregiver. She was new to the profession and trying to get her first "real" experience in the field. Over the course of a few months, she worked her way into a receptionist position. She got to know many families and their furry friends over the course of three years. After graduating from WSU VTH, she joined a busy small animal VCA hospital as an Associate Veterinarian. They served the community as an urgent care and general care provider. They worked long hours and were available 7 days a week. It was a steep learning curve but provided her with invaluable experience in surgery and advanced diagnostics. Dr. Feist has a soft spot for giant breed dogs. She also takes a personal interest in dermatology and nutrition. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Dr. Feist said, "My favorite think about FAH is our amazing team. My support staff makes work fun and they genuinely care. They strive to serve every single client. They advocate for each pet to overcome scheduling challenges or to simply make the visit less stressful. Most importantly to me, they work hard. No matter how many extra appointments we take, how late we stay, or the number of lunches they miss, they show up the next day ready to do it all over again. It shouldn't be so rigorous, but they endure and continue to make my job doable." We love Dr. Feist and are so grateful to have her on our team!

Dr. Sullivan started with Fairwood in 2019. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Tennessee Tech University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University and his DVM degree from University of Tennessee! In his spare time, he enjoys canoeing, see kayaking, hiking and riding a road bike. Dr. Sullivan is married to Marni, who he met in Vet school! When asked what he likes most about working at FAH, Dr. Sullivan said, "Working in a team atmosphere where everyone can discuss a case and give input or ask a question!" We are so grateful to have Dr. Sullivan on our team!

Aleena joined our team of amazing Boarding Caregivers in May 2023. She graduated from Mead High School. When not at work, Aleena loves being in the great outdoors! She has a dog named Petunia. Before joining FAH, she worked as a Barista. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Aleena said, "The animals!". We are so happy to have her on our team!

Amanda joined our team as a Boarding Caregiver in February 2011. Her hard work and eagerness to learn new skills have allowed her to become one of our exceptional Exam Room Assistants and Client Services Staff. She assists the Doctors in their appointments – helping our wiggly friend hold still, filling pet’s prescriptions, and assisting with multiple treatments, diagnostics, and procedures. She also helps clients at the front desk and on the telephone. Amanda and her husband, Jason, just welcomed their first baby, a daughter named Willow. They also have two big dogs, Boots (a Great Dane) and Gunner (a Rottweiler). They love enjoying the great outdoors in their time off and hiking and camping.

Amber joined the Fairwood Family in January 2021. She initially started as one of our Boarding Caregivers but is now one of our amazing Veterinary Assistants! Amber has a Bachelor degree in Animal Science from WSU. In her spare time, she likes to go kayaking, fishing and camping! Amber has 4 dogs - Remmi (Chocolate Lab), Emma (German Shepherd), Paisley (Aussie Doodle) and Marshall (Pomchi Doodle). She also has 2 cats named Waffles and Moana. Before joining FAH, Amber worked as a CNA and attended school to obtain her degree. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Amber said, "the adorable patients, my co-workers, and constantly learning new things!" We are ecstatic to have Amber on our team!

Ayla joined the Fairwood Family in July 2022 as one of our awesome Boarding Caregivers! Ayla is currently a student at both Mt. Spokane High School and Spokane Falls Community College. Ayla loves being at the lake when the weather is nice and snowboarding during winter. Ayla has two dogs, Ruger (Yellow Lab) and Kash (German Shorthaired Pointer). This is Ayla's first job! When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Ayla said, "The environment seems super fun!" Welcome to the team, Ayla!

Bethany joined the Fairwood Family in April 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant. Bethany’s hobbies include going on adventures, singing and working out. Bethany has 2 dogs. Before joining FAH, she worked in retail. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Bethany said, “I like the friendly people here!”. We are glad to have you on our team, Bethany!

Breanna joined our team in February 2023 as one of our amazing Boarding Caregivers. She graduated from Mt. Spokane High School in 2021, a year early! Before joining the FAH family, Breanna worked as a Sales Associate. In her free time she enjoys taking care of her animals, hiking, wood carving and painting! Breanna has 4 goats, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 4 ducks, 3 geese, 3 turkeys and some chickens! We are excited to have Breanna on our team!

Cassandra joined the FAH family in September 2022. She is starting out as a Boarding Caregiver and Client Service Representative and hopes to eventually move to Veterinary Assistant soon! Cassandra has an AA degree and has taken some tech classes. In her spare time, Cassandra enjoys reading, drawing, spending time with her critters and being outdoors. Cassandra has two dogs (a Rottweiler and a German Shepherd mix) and two calico cats. Before joining FAH, Cassandra has done mostly retail and administrative work. She worked as Veterinary Assistant previously right after high school. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Cassandra said, "I enjoy my co-workers and I love being able to work with animals all day!" We are happy to have Cassandra as part of our team!

Delaney joined the Fairwood Family in March 2021 and started as a Veterinary Assistant. Delaney moved into our exciting new Breeding Coordinator/Pharmacy Technician role in May 2022. When she is not working, Delaney enjoys going to the movies, four-wheeling, swimming, shooting guns, going on road trips, shopping, taking her son on adventures and getting tattoos! Delaney has an almost 2-year-old son, Dakota. She also has 6 furry family members - 2 Saint Bernards (SIG and Wynona) and 4 cats (Leo, Wesson, Shiloh and Izzy). Before joining FAH, Delaney did some dog training and was a breeding assistant at another facility. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Delaney said, "Working with people I can call friends...and of course, the cute fuzzy animals!" We are so thankful to have Delaney on our team!

Devon joined our team in June 2019, while she was finishing High School. She is one of our amazing Boarding Caregivers and also works as a Client Service Specialist, as needed! When she is not working, she enjoys hiking, reading and drawing. Devon has a boyfriend of 9 years, Nathaniel. Together, they have 3 cats - Stewie (a 16 year old rescue), Salem (a foster fail) and Chickpea (also a rescue). FAH was Devon's first job and coincidentally, the career she dreamed of having! When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Devon said, "I love the opportunity for growth that I'm given and of course, seeing all the cute furry friends I get to take care of." We are so grateful to have Devon on our team!

Emily joined the Fairwood Family in September 2020 as one of our amazing Client Service Specialists. Before joining FAH, she worked at Starbucks and was a student at Whitworth University, receiving her BA in English Literature and Writing. When not working, Emily enjoys reading, climbing and caring for her plants. Emily and her husband, Pedro, share 2 kitties, Morty and Summer. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Emily said, “Learning! Relationships with clients and their pets!”

Erica joined our team in October 2020 as a boarding caregiver before moving to Veterinary/Hospital Assistant in March 2021. She has a Bachelor degree in Biology from Whitworth University. Before joining FAH she was a student at Whitworth University and also played tennis while attending there. She worked at Starbucks. In her free time, Erica enjoys hiking, playing tennis, reading and drawing. Erica has a dog, Jessie, a 7-year-old Wheaten Terrier that she adopted a few months ago. Erica is currently finishing up an online Veterinary Technician program and will be applying to Veterinary school. Her time outside of the clinic is usually spent on court as the Whitworth assistant tennis coach. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Erica said, "I love there are always opportunities to learn and broaden my understanding of the field and the animals we work with!" We are lucky to have Erica on our team!

Grace joined our team as a Boarding Caregiver/Client Service Specialist in May 2022. She has a general AA degree. Her hobbies include being outdoors, reading and hiking. Grace has a dog named Bonnie and a cat named Ember. Before joining FAH, Grace worked at Safeway.

Heather joined the Fairwood Family in 2004 as a Veterinary Assistant. In her spare time, Heather enjoys spending time with family, playing games and fishing. Heather and her husband, Nik, have 3 children (Wyatt is 5 years old, Ziva is 3 years old and she just gave birth to Jamison in July 2022!). They also share a 13 year old rescue dog - Cassie, a Catahoula/Aussie mix! When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Heather said, "The family atmosphere - not only as a staff, but also with the patients and clients that I have gotten to know over the last 18 years!" We are so grateful that we have Heather on our team!

Jennifer started in February 2020 as one of our stellar Client Service Specialists. Before joining the FAH team, she worked at Hobby Lobby for 10 years! Jenn and her husband, Joshua, have been married for 10 years and were high-school sweethearts. They have 3 kids, Madison (Mady), Rebecca and Samantha. They have a black lab (Remi) and a maltese mix (Coco). They also have a cat (Salem Binx). In her spare time, Jennifer likes quilting, scrapbooking, camping at their lake property in Cheney, crafting with her cricut and any water sports. She also loves to do party planning for family events and weddings. When asked what she likes best about working at FAH, Jennifer said, “I love my co-workers and pets. It’s a very fun atmosphere!”

Kaitie joined our team in October 2019 as one of our amazing Veterinary Assistants. Kaitie also fills in as a Client Service Representative and Boarding Caregiver, as needed. In her free time, Kaitie loves enjoying live music, traveling, cooking, photography and gardening. Kaitie and her precious dog Kala have been together for nearly a decade! Before joining FAH, Kaitie worked and managed coffee shops for several years. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Kaitie said, "My favorite part of my job is being able to be the bridge between the client/pet and the doctor and help make that experience as easy as possible. It can be extremely stressful bringing your pet to the vet and I just love being able to help people in that way. I take enormous pride in being able to do everything in my power to make the vet experience as "pawsitive" as possible for everyone involved. I have loved to learn how to read animals and understand how to work with them to ensure safe and comfortable care. I also love that I learn new things every day and Fairwood has been an amazing environment for me to learn and grow. I love my Fairwood family!" We love you too, Kaitie, and are so lucky to have you on our team!

Kara joined the Fairwood family in June 2019 as one of our Veterinary Assistants. She has a Bachelors degree in Anthrozoology from Carroll College and is working on her Masters in Animal Behavior at Virginia Tech. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting and hanging out with her animals. Kara and her fiance Blake have 2 dogs (Charlie and Hiccup), 2 cats (Ninamich and Dora) and 1 guinea pig (Coco). Before joining FAH, Kara worked at a doggy daycare. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Kara said, "Taking care of the patients and my co-workers!" We are so grateful to have Kara on our team!

Kelsey joined the Fairwood Family in July 2017 as one of our stellar Boarding Caregivers and now also works as a Treatment Assistant where she helps take care of our hospitalized patient. This was her first job! Kelsey graduated from Mead High School and has attended classes at WSU and Penn Foster. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, making crystal jewelry, walking her dog and volunteering at Higher Ground Animal Sanctuary. She has a mixed breed dog (Pearl), bearded dragon (Marlowe), leopard gecko (Echo) and betta fish (Orca). When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Kelsey said, "helping animals!"

Kiylo joined our team in June 10, 2021 as one of our talented Client Services Specialists. Kiylo has an AA degree in the Arts. In his free time, Kiylo enjoys drawing, cooking, painting, writing, reading, watching musicals and spending time with his friends. Before coming to FAH, he worked as a store supervisor at Starbucks. Kiylo's favorite dog breeds are bulldogs, boxers and bassett hounds. His favorite color is teal and he is a Libra. His favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast. When asked what he likes most about working at Fairwood, Kiylo said, “It's wonderful that I get to see so many pets that I can enjoy and help. It's hard not to adore each personality and quirk that they possess, and Fairwood gives me such a great opportunity to do that." We are so happy to have Kiylo as one of our smiling faces behind the front desk!

Kylie first started working at Fairwood in 2010 as a boarding caregiver. She left to go to veterinary technician school at Yakima Valley Community College. After school, she worked at University of Washington Medical Research Center as a veterinary technician for two years. She rejoined our team in October 2014. Kylie and her husband, Zach, are getting ready to welcome their first baby in June 2019, a son named Ellis. They also have two dogs: Maggie and Ladie. They enjoy hiking, going to the lake and traveling. Kylie’s favorite part of Fairwood is the cute pets she sees every day!

Laurie is our Hospital Administrator. She is also a licensed Veterinary Technician and has been with Fairwood for over 17 years. Laurie and her husband Jay have two grown children, Cami & Jason and have 1 dog, Mick.

Mataya joined the Fairwood Family in 2019 as a Veterinary Assistant. She has a Bachelor Degree in Animal Science and is currently a 3rd year Veterinary student. She comes back and works during her breaks from school! In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, fishing and gardening. Mataya has a husband, Nolan, and together they have two dogs (Pip, a Sheltie and Liko, a Golden Retriever) and one cat (Luna). Before joining FAH, Mataya was an undergrad student. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Mataya said, "Helping take care of all of the pets that come in!"

Megan is currently enrolled in Mead High School and works at FAH after school and on weekends. Her hobbies include playing basketball and reading. Her and her parents have one dog, a chocolate lab named Rui. When asked what she likes most (so far) about working at FAH, Megan said, "I really enjoy the atmosphere, everybody is so great!" We are happy to have you on our team, Megan!"

Melody came to us during the summer of 2012 as a student intern. She loved us so much that, when she graduated Yakima Valley Community College as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, she came back to stay – and we are so excited to have her! Melody and her husband, Cameron, have a young son, Caden. She has an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix named June and a small lab mix named Millie. Melody enjoys playing volleyball and softball. Her favorite part about Fairwood is not only the FAH family, but the new adventures found around every corner.

Nyla came to Fairwood in May 2021 as one of our amazing Client Service Representatives. Before joining the FAH team, Nyla worked in a woman-owned moving and cleaning company as a receptionist. She graduated class of 2018 from Mead High School. In her spare time, Nyla enjoys photography, reading, hiking and anything else outdoors. Nyla and her boyfriend, Joziah, share a dog Annie (retriever/heeler mix) and a cat Junebug (lynx point siamese). When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Nyla said, "We all work together towards the same goal - helping animals! And we have fun doing it!"

Paiton joined the Fairwood Family in January 2017. She started as a boarding caregiver, then trained as one of our Client Service Specialists and is now one of our rockstar Veterinary Assistants! In her free time, Paiton loves to spend her free time outdoors hiking, riding horses and camping. She has a 6 year old St. Berdoodle (Bella) and an 11 year old Miniature Pinscher (Polson). She hopes to soon own a French Bulldog. When she was asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Paiton said, "The staff is like family! I love being able to help clients and pets in need and being a part of a hardworking team. I am excited to continue my education to further my capabilities and skills here at Fairwood!"

Originally from Montana, Sandra has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician for 35 years and has been with Fairwood since the 2000. She has a special interest in canine behavior and training. Her passion is helping our clients with problem behavior in their pets. She also teaches our Perfect Puppy Class Tuesday evenings each week. In addition to working in our lab, Sandra’s schedule is filled with protecting your pet through vaccinations, as well as, helping you with other needs for the health of your pet. She and her husband Russ have a son. They share their home with a menagerie of pets that is simply too long to list, but includes horses, llamas, goats, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and bunnies!

Shasta joined our team in September 2016 as a boarding caregiver. She worked her way up and is now our dedicated Office Manager. Her and her husband Travis have pugs, a miniature schnauzer, a pitbull and chinchillas. Shasta enjoys spending time with her husband and they enjoy attending concerts together. Shasta is involved in animal rescue and frequently fosters dogs while they wait for the perfect home. When time allows, she loves to travel. Her favorite thing about working at Fairwood Animal Hospital is being able to work hands-on with the animals.

Stephani joined FAH in August 2020 as a Boarding Caregiver. She left to start her own cleaning business but came back to us in November 2021 as our Hospital Custodian. She graduated from Mt. Spokane High School in 2004 and then graduated from Apollo College Medical Assistant Program. When Stephani isn't at work, her hobbies include camping, boating, snowmobiling, working out and watching tv. Stephani and her husband, Ryan, have been married for almost 19 years - they have 3 sons, ages 18, 16 and 14. They have a border collie/lab mix named Bear, a chihuahua named Snowball and two cats named Gracie and Tuesday. They also have 5 chickens. Before joining FAH, Stephani was a stay-at-home mom for 12 years and she loved being able to raise her kids and watch them grow up. When asked what she likes most about working at FAH, Stephani said, "I love the people that work there and being able to help them have a clean environment to work in." Thank you, Stephani, for all of the hard work you put into keeping a clean working environment for us!

Sydney joined the Fairwood family in January 2023 as one of our Veterinary Assistants. Sydney graduated from Lakeside High School in 2019 and graduated from WSU with a Bachelor Degree in Animal Science in December of 2022. Before joining FAH, Sydney went to WSU and worked at WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing and hiking with her dog, Luna. We are so happy to have Sydney on our team!

Taimith joined our Team as a Boarding Caregiver in November 2011. She completed a Veterinary Assisting Program at Carrington College in September 2010 and is now one of our main veterinary assistants. She works in the hospital assisting doctors in surgery, in the exam rooms, and ensuring the comfort of our hospitalized patients. Taimith spends her days off with her young daughter Janelle.

Travis has been a part of our team since December 2020. He is “Mister Fix-It” and is our go-to person for maintenance requests. He helps keep everything running properly! Travis has an AA degree in Customer Service. His hobbies include playing golf and building models. His wife, Shasta, is our Office Manager. Together, they share 4 dogs and 3 chinchillas. Travis works full-time as a construction recruiter. When asked what he likes most about working at FAH, Travis said, “Various animals and breeds. All of the staff is awesome to be around.” He also wanted to share that he loves getting to see all of your pets and that he likes to see some of the interesting procedures that we do. We are happy to have Travis as part of our team!

Troy joined our team in August 2021 as a Boarding Caregiver. He graduated from Mead High School in 2013. Before joining the FAH team, Troy installed and maintained satellite internet systems. In his spare time, he likes hiking, long boarding, playing with cats outside, disc golf and playing board games. Troy just got married in August 2020 and shares 2 cats with his wife - Aku, a 5 year old Balinese Seal point and Beerus, a 6 year old tabby. When asked what he likes most about working at FAH, Troy said, "So far I really enjoy being here for the animals that need it, whether it is just a friend in boarding or one that came in for something more serious. I am very excited to be started on this new career with such great people!"