Dr. Nakamura is a recent transplant from Michigan and now lives in Seattle with a cat named Bumblebee. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. She also loves staying in with Bumblebee and watching the rain fall.

Dr. Kelly Burke is the most recent addition to the doctor team at Elliott Bay Animal Hospital.  She’s a New York native and obtained a degree in Biology and Spanish from Binghamton University. Shortly after, Dr. Burke was accepted at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and moved to the beautiful island of St. Kitts & Nevis. She completed her clinical year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a DVM in 2016. Before moving up to the Seattle area, she worked for several years as a mixed animal vet on the coast of Northern California. She had the pleasure of working with all types of animals – from dairy cows and backyard chickens to geckos and guinea pigs (even the occasional ostrich.) She currently resides in Seattle and is very excited to explore her new home in the Pacific NW. In her free time, she likes to work out, travel, hike, practice yoga, and explore new breweries and restaurants with friends.

Education:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Colorado State University

Dr. Debra Nicholson is the founder of the Rainier Animal Fund, which works to help ensure access to veterinary care for pet owners who cannot afford the full cost of treatment.

Home Life:
In her free time, Dr. Nicholson enjoys hiking, running, snowboarding, touring the area in search of unique breweries with amazing IPAs, and biking with her family and her three dogs, Tater, an American Bulldog, and their ever rowdy Bernadoodles, Yeti and Marley.

Dr. Jody Luk joined Elliott Bay Animal Hospital in 2022 following the completion of her BVetMed doctorate from the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London. This was followed by an internship year at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, where she was able to further refine her skills in emergency medicine, radiology, internal medicine, neurology, and surgery.

Dr. Luk began her academic career at the University of Washington where she was twice honored on the dean’s list before pursuing her veterinary studies at the Royal Veterinary College, where she was also awarded a pass with distinction.

“Why do I love veterinary medicine?,” shared Dr. Luk. “Each day is different than the next but, in the end, you are able to help animals and the people who love them. What keeps me going is listening to each unique story and what that pet means to their families.”

Professionally Dr. Luk has a strong interest in internal medicine, geriatric and hospice care along with urgent care and preventative medicine. She is focused on providing comprehensive care while working closely with our clients to address their pet’s specific, long-term needs.

Education:
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, London, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Volunteer Work:
Dr. Luk previously worked as a veterinary services volunteer at the Seattle Humane Society, a caregiver at the PAWS cat adoption center, and a bat care provider at the Covey Lab at the University of Washington.

Home Life:
Dr. Luk shares her home with two precocious cats, Kimchi and Cheddar, along with her super mutt Flower who is a little too enthusiastic about life. In her spare time, Dr. Luk enjoys exploring the world and learning about history and culture while also enjoying live music, knitting, baking bread, and striving to find the bet boba shop in Seattle.

During her academic pursuits, Dr. Luk also had the unique opportunity to explore her love of travel with study breaks in Lisbon, dogsledding in Oslo, and many other adventures.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dr. Jody Luk joins the Elliott Bay Animal Hospital team on the heels of her completion of her BVetMed doctorate from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and several externship rotations where she was able to further refine her skills in radiology, internal medicine, and surgery.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Luk, please call 206.285.7387 or email us at info@elliottbayah.com.

Caity, LVT, was born in Topanga Canyon, a small art-loving mountain town in Southern California. She and her mother moved to Seattle when she was 12 years old and she now considers Seattle to be her true home. Caity has always felt a strong connection and comfort with animals, growing up surrounded by many dogs and cats that she formed special relationships with. When she was 16, she spent her junior year of High School as an exchange student in Venezuela, where she made friends with many other exchange students whom she was lucky enough to be able to visit in their home countries after graduating. Once back in the states, Caity earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Western Washington University, followed by a degree in Veterinary Technology. Caity enjoys reading, yoga, traveling, and is honored to have a career that joins both her love of animals and lifelong learning!

Remie was born and raised here, just north of Seattle. She started working at Elliott Bay Animal Hospital in November of 2018 and has loved every second. She really enjoys being part of the team and getting to work alongside her mom, Karon. When she’s not working, Remie is doing homework for school and loving her own perfect pets!

Alli is one of our Veterinary Assistants here at EBAH. She first started with us as one of our Animal Care Assistants and spent her first year caring and loving on all of our boarders. She moved here from Portland, OR and graduated from Oregon State University back in 2018,  where she got her Bachelor’s in Biology Pre-Vet. Alli is applying to veterinary schools this year, and hopefully will be attending school next year. In her free time, she loves going on hikes throughout Washington, running, playing basketball, finding the best places to eat in Seattle, and Netflix binging. Alli doesn’t have any pets of her own, but gets to spend a lot of time house sitting for coworkers and patients! One day she hopes to be able to own a dog but wants to spend time focusing on school first.

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Ashley joined the Elliott Bay Animal Hospital team in the summer of 2015 first as part of the Client Care Coordinator team before moving into his current position. Before that, he worked at Woodland Park Zoo for many years. His time at the zoo, surrounded by exotic animals, taught Ashley a lot about the natural world and the many animals we share it with. Working here gave him a whole different experience, one that is closer to home since he is also a dad to a wonderful Lhasa Apso pup, Sophie. In his current position, Ashley has the flexibility to move between departments. He enjoys working with the Animal Care team, taking care of dogs and cats who are here boarding. He also enjoys helping with the treatment team where there is so much to be learned. Most of all, he feels lucky to work with a group of talented, dedicated, caring, and loving people!

Ashley is also an artist. In his free time, he tries to catch up with his art as well as give himself plenty of time to hike, explore, and enjoy this beautiful state with his partner and his dog Sophie.