Dr. Karri Meleo and "Vinnie"

Dr. Karri Meleo has been practicing veterinary medicine for 20 years.  She earned her DVM at UC Davis and went on to complete the additional years of schooling and specialy training to become board certified by both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Radiology.  She has consulted with zoos and enjoys working with a variety of species and the humans that care for them.  She has also been a long-time consultant with the Veterinary Information Network.

         Dr. Sarah Gillings and "Josephine"

Dr. Sarah Gillings attended the University of Minnesota where she earned her DVM.  After spending six years practicing general medicine for pets, she returned to school and completed her oncology residency at North Carolina State University.  She passed her boards in June and is awaiting publication before being able to use the Diplomate, A.C.V.I.M. (Oncology) credentials.  In her free time she enjoys hiking, snow skiing and otherwise exploring the beautiful Northwest.  She has two cats, Rosemary and Josephine.  

Animal Cancer Specialists also employs licensed veterinary technicians, nursing assistants and additional administrative and clerical staff that are here to provide your pet with their specialized knowledge and compassionate care. 

Stephanie started working at a veterinary hospital right after high school and enrolled in the pre-vet program at the University of AZ.  Although she changed majors, she decided not to leave the veterinary field altogether and has spent the majority of her life working in various capacities, including equine surgery and emergency medicine.  She began working with Dr. Meleo over ten years ago and enjoys radiation therapy most of all.  She shares her life with her German Shorthair Pointer, Sara-B. 

            

              Jennifer with Justin and Evan 

Jennifer graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in finance.  She moved out here and decided to pursue her love of animals by attending Pierce College and becoming a licensed veterinary technician.  She started working with Dr. Meleo in 1998.  She took some time off to start a family and joined Animal Cancer Specialists in 2000.  She enjoys traveling, sports, and playing with her kids Justin (8) and Evan (4), her dogs (Stella and Yuri) and her cat Lucy.

                         Kate and "Beasty"

Kate graduated from Earlham College in Indiana with a BA in Biology and then moved to Seattle where she started working as a veterinary assistant in a general practice.  She joined us in December of 2007 and enjoys meeting and working with the people and pets that come through our doors.  Outside of work, she enjoys horticulture and has various interests including bat physiology and ecology.

                            Raynel and "Sparky"

Raynel, an avid fisherman, completed a Veterinary Assistant Certificate, earning a 4.0, from Pima Medical Insitute.  After 3 1/2 years working at general and emergency practices, she began working with us in April 2006.  She and her husband share their home with Sparky (a Silky) and Joshua (a Golden Retriever), their cats Phantom, Oliver and Poppy, and a tortoise named Torti.  Their menagerie also includes (2) 55-gal freshwater aquariums and a Koi pond.  Ray anticipates sitting for her boards this coming December to become a full-fledged Licensed Veterinary Technician.  

                Sandra with her husband, John

Fifteen years ago, Sandra began her career in veterinary medicine as a receptionist for a specialty practice that included internal medicine, oncology and radiology.  Shortly after Dr. Meleo joined the practice, Sandra began her role as an oncology technician.  She continues to enjoy treating patients in addition to serving as our Office Manager for the last four years.  She has one cat named Newton and enjoys spending time with her husband, her daughter and her two stepchildren.