Dr. Tracy L. Wood
Veterinarian, DVM
A 1994 WSU veterinary graduate, Dr. Wood started her career as a mixed animal (cat, dog, horses, cattle) vet in north Idaho.
Her broad range of experience in both large and small animal medicine has giver her a definite edge and well roundedness in her diagnostic and surgical skills. She has been called by her piers a "lifer" and "the Sally Fields" of veterinary medicine because of her natural likeability and a true love for what she does. Dr. Wood purchased the Animal Hospital of Renton from Dr. Steve Swaim in November 2000, and has steadily progressed the medical protocols of AHCC into what is now the most up to date, modern, common sense approach to veterinary medicine available. In her off time she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, cooking, and reading.
Julie Conroy
Veterinary Technician
Julie has been a team member for eleven years. She has a special bond with each and every pet and owner that comes into the hospital. Julie is our primary surgery tech and attends to each and every detail that pertains to hospitalized pets.
Melinda Wicks
Veterinary Assistant
We take morning hospitalized pets as early as 6:30 AM. Melinda opens the hospital every morning and gets things ready for the day. She has been a team member for seven years.
Kevin Collins
General Manager
Has been with the team since November 15th 2000.
He was instrumental in the creation of AHCC from the former Animal Hospital of Renton. He was the chief organizer, planner and coordinator that ultimately resulted in the construction of the new facility. Kevin manages all aspects of the inner workings of AHCC. In his spare time he enjoys wood working and carpentry, weight lifting, reading books on philosophy and quantum mechanics as well as spending time with his wife and kids.
Dr. Tina Giesbers
Veterinarian, DVM
She completed her undergraduate work at Oregon state university where she majored in microbiology, from there she attended and graduated from WSU veterinary school in 1981. Dr. Giesbers has worked in Vancouver WA and around the greater Seattle area for many years before joining the team at AHCC. When she is not at work she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Erin Lowry
Front Office-Customer Service Manager
Erin started out with an eye for business and fashion; she graduated from Tyler Texas Commercial College w/major in business and a minor in fashion.
Erin enjoyed a career as a manager, buyer for major department stores. She got a change of heart due to her desire to work with animals and considers herself to be the original geek preferring to look into a microscope or play with her chemistry set. She quit her job and we back to college to become a veterinary technician. Erin worked at the Tukwilla Banfield Pet Hospital for 12 years as their hospital director. She loves to garden, paint and play video games. One of her other passions is teaching others and has been a teacher at PIMA Medical Institute (Vet Tech program) for the last three years. We are very luck to have Erin as part of our team she brings many years of stability & experience to AHCC.
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