Category Archives: About

MATTEO

Matteo has worked in the Veterinary Medicine industry over 20 years. He has worked in hospitals across the country that practiced Eastern to Western medicine. He was taught in many different types of care from Chinese herbs, Acupuncture, laser therapy and Ozone therapy.   Share the post “MATTEO” FacebookPinterestTwitterEmail

TAYLOR BURMER

Hi there! My name is Taylor. I grew up in Arizona but I have called the Seattle area my home for the past 7 years (yes, I do actually like the rain here!) I spent the last several years teaching marine science and outdoor education to kiddos of all ages, but found my true passion […]

MEGAN VAUGHAN

I started my work with animals 14 years ago at an animal shelter in Lake Tahoe. From there I worked as a surgical assistant for the last 8 years. I started at Urban Animal in April of this year and I am so happy! I’m excited to become an LVT and continue learning! I have […]

CALVIN SPIVEY

“The Texas born, military brat, that calls Seattle home. Calvin, his wife, and two daughters have spent the last 10 years living in San Diego. Where he was known for bringing a positive attitude, welcoming smile, and wonderful customer service to all those he encountered. After making the painstaking decision to leave the sun and […]

MOLLYROSE DUMM

Mollyrose spent the last 8 years in emergency veterinary medicine and is excited to begin her next chapter with Urban Animal! Prior to vet med, Mollyrose worked for 6 years within the Washington Correction’s Center for Women at their prison dog rescue and training program. While she misses the pace of emergency medicine, she is […]

ALEX NAUGHTON

Hay y’all!! My name’s Alex, and I grew up in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas. I’ve always loved caring for pets, and I believe that they have wonderful healing qualities. As a youngster I had a hamster named Mac, and my parents still live with our family dog, Buster. After getting a degree in psychology […]

TAMMY DADISMAN

Tammy was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Seattle in August 2018. Tammy comes to Urban with 7 years of experience in veterinary medicine. In her free time she enjoys exploring the PNW with her spouse, Paul, traveling internationally, conversing with her cats Hazel and Bert, and binging an uncomfortable amount of true crime podcasts and […]

SARAH LITTLEFIELD

Sarah Littlefield, proprietor of Seattle Junk Love, is a dyed-in-the-wool Midwesterner. Born and raised in Fargo, ND to parents with an appreciation for travel & adventure, she’d seen more than a few places before landing in Seattle in 2001. A fascination with the amalgamation of style and culture she experienced in her youth now provide […]

BETTY WHITE

Betty White found Dr. Trusheim and Taya after presenting to Animal Critical Care and Emergency Services (ACCES) by a good samaritan. She was found caught under a fence while being attacked by other dogs. She had many bite wounds and a severely broken left front leg. Dr. Trusheim was working at ACCES at the time […]