Appointments Now at Capitol Hill & White Center

  As part of Urban Animal’s continued commitment to making veterinary care responsive to our clients’ needs, on Monday May 12, we’re excited to add appointments at Capitol Hill and White Center. Offering appointments will create more opportunities for general wellness visits as well as give those who need a dedicated time slot with shorter […]

If A Co-Op Works For Rei…Why Not Veterinary Care?

In a behind-the-scenes glimpse, Seattle Times’ Pacific NW Magazine, crafts a backstory about Urban Animal as the second half of the Doney Coe Pet Clinic cover story. Sandi Doughton highlights the staggering trends of what Americans spend on pet care, while one recent survey found nearly 30 % of dog owners put off veterinary care […]

This Seattle vet offers free care for the pets of low-income residents

The Seattle Times’ Pacific NW Magazine features Seattle’s own Doney Coe Pet Clinic and the amazing work the non-profit has been doing in the community for almost 40 years. Urban Animal is proud to partner with the organization as the lone veterinary practice in Seattle supporting their mission. It’s a win-win for Urban Animal. By […]

Building Something Together: Vet Clinic Employee Ownership

Urban Animal’s worker cooperative is in the news again with a profile in the most recent issue of Veterinary Advantage, the official publication of NAVC (North American Veterinary Community). “Building Something Together”, by our founder Cherri Trusheim, DVM, is the cornerstone article of the publication’s focus on Creating a Brighter Future. This is a perfect […]

Urban Animal’s Veterinary Cooperative

Launched in the fall of 2023, Urban Animal is disrupting the industry with the nation’s largest veterinary cooperative. Gaining traction by spreading the word, Urban’s founder, Dr. Cherri Trusheim is building a worker cooperative in Seattle.  

The Launch Of Urban Animal’s Veterinary Cooperative

Urban’s founder, Dr. Cherri Trusheim is set to disrupt the veterinary industry by doing something different – building a worker cooperative. In lieu of corporate and private equity influence, Urban Animal is transitioning into employee ownership, in a model popular in Europe and focused on governance and giving workers a voice. Urban Animal is poised […]

Urban Animal receives WSVMA Humane Animal Welfare Award

Urban Animal and Doney Coe Pet Clinic have appreciated a collaborative partnership since 2021 with a similar mission in mind – providing access to veterinary care. As part of the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference in Tacoma, veterinarians and veterinary staff were honored at WSVMA’s award ceremonies on September 23. Dr. Blair de Vries, Washington State […]

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