As a little girl growing up in Portland, OR, Dr. Wood was often seen at the local veterinarian bringing in a pet in need of care. Rarely were these pets her own, but pets she had found in need of help. This early soft spot for the amazing relationships between people and pets has made her a life-long advocate of “The human animal bond”. She has served on the animal welfare committee for the AVMA, volunteered veterinary services for the Iditarod and has partnered Buckley Veterinary Hospital with Left Behind K9 (and kitty cats).

After graduating from Washington State University in 2002 Dr. Wood moved to Enumclaw and practiced in the area until purchasing Buckley Veterinary Hospital in 2009. Her motivation for this comes from the enjoyment of working in a small community that fosters building a relationship between her clients and patients. She values life-long learning and the opportunity this location provides for networking with local specialists on complicated medical and surgical cases. She most enjoys soft tissue surgery and internal medicine cases just as much as educating clients on the importance of preventative care and early disease detection.

In her spare time, she enjoys alpine skiing, cycling, hiking, gardening, music and spending time with her pride and joy, ‘Smelly Cat’. Who yes… was found in desperate need of a rescue.

Dr. Watts grew up between the Gig Harbor and Tacoma area. She has always had a passion for animals and was often bringing home ‘pets’ from turtles and frogs to dogs and cats. She always had a passion for science and medicine and began studying at the University of Washington in 2006. She later transferred to Washington State University to pursue her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated in 2010 (Go Cougs!) and has been practicing in the area since.

Dr. Watts has a passion for building relationships with clients and their fur babies. She loves to see your babies grow and help you keep them healthy. There is nothing better than seeing people and their pets forge a human-animal bond.

When not at work Dr. Watts is surrounded by her fur babies: two pits and a kitty, and her husband and son. She enjoys camping, music, movies and video games. It would not be surprising to find her at a concert or convention.

Dr. Melanie Hart earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. With a lifelong passion for animals and their well-being, Dr. Hart is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for her patients. Her approach combines advanced veterinary knowledge with a deep commitment to nurturing the bond between pets and their families.

Whether treating an illness or providing preventative care, Dr. Hart takes pride in helping animals live happy, healthy lives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her own pets and exploring the great outdoors. Dr. Hart is honored to be a trusted partner in the health and happiness of the animals in her care.

Dr. Shaman graduated in 2014 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and obtained her Masters Degree in Animal and Public Policy from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Shaman believes that veterinary medicine is as much about caring for people as it is about caring for patients. She enjoys the personal interaction that is involved in building and maintaining client relationships.  She can often be found on the floor in the exam rooms getting to know each and every patient. Her professional interests lie in the area of shelter medicine and preventative care.  

Dr. Shaman shares her life with her husband Jason and two children.  She is also a proud parent of several “foster fail” shelter kitties, Sammy her heart Dachshund and Mr. Hubert her bearded dragon.

Lauren grew up in Illinois where she first became a registered nurse and then an elementary school teacher. Lauren then decided to attend Illinois University where she obtained her veterinary degree and has been saving animal lives for over 18 years. When Lauren is not working, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and walking her dogs. Dr. Schairer has a herd of chihuahuas, basset hound, and many more.