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Serving the North Olympic Peninsula Since 1930

Sequim Animal Hospital has served patients in Sequim, WA, and the surrounding areas for nearly 100 years. Our doctors and staff are devoted animal lovers, determined to provide all of the animals in their care with exceptional veterinary services.

Meet Our Team

Our Doctors

Dr Heather Short, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Dr. Heather Short

Dr. Short was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University for two years and then transferred to Murray State University in Kentucky. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and her Masters of Science there while working as a veterinary assistant/technician for several practices.

In 2006, she graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in Alabama. Following that, she and her husband, Dean, moved to Port Angeles, and Dr. Short began working at Sequim Animal Hospital. She bought the practice from Dr. Brian Marts in 2009.

In 2008, Dr. Short welcomed her first child, Ainsley, followed two years later by Ian. The Short family shares their home with two cats, Pickle and Cheese, and Yorkie, Bella. Though if the kids had their way, they would have at least two of every kind of animal! Dr. Short enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, and reading.

Dr Kenneth Cox, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Dr. Kenneth Cox

Born in San Bernardino, California, Dr. Kenneth Cox was raised on a chicken ranch with 20,000 chickens that laid 10,000 eggs per day. After high school graduation, he joined the Army. After serving, he attended San Bernardino Valley College and then transferred to the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1968.

Dr. Cox began his career at Valley Animal Hospital in Rialto, California, and eventually bought and owned the practice for 40 years. Moving to Sequim in May 2019, he joined our team in June and quickly acquired many loyal clients. Dr. Cox loves helping people with their dogs and cats and has no plans to retire.

He married his wife, Diane, in 1968, and together they have one daughter and four grandchildren. He and Diane love traveling and the outdoors and plan to continue exploring the Olympic Peninsula.

Dr Heather Short, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Dr. Karen Muggli

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Dr. Heather Short

Dr. Short was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University for two years and then transferred to Murray State University in Kentucky. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and her Masters of Science there while working as a veterinary assistant/technician for several practices.

In 2006, she graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in Alabama. Following that, she and her husband, Dean, moved to Port Angeles, and Dr. Short began working at Sequim Animal Hospital. She bought the practice from Dr. Brian Marts in 2009.

In 2008, Dr. Short welcomed her first child, Ainsley, followed two years later by Ian. The Short family shares their home with two cats, Pickle and Cheese, and Yorkie, Bella. Though if the kids had their way, they would have at least two of every kind of animal! Dr. Short enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, and reading.

Dr. Kenneth Cox

Born in San Bernardino, California, Dr. Kenneth Cox was raised on a chicken ranch with 20,000 chickens that laid 10,000 eggs per day. After high school graduation, he joined the Army. After serving, he attended San Bernardino Valley College and then transferred to the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1968.

Dr. Cox began his career at Valley Animal Hospital in Rialto, California, and eventually bought and owned the practice for 40 years. Moving to Sequim in May 2019, he joined our team in June and quickly acquired many loyal clients. Dr. Cox loves helping people with their dogs and cats and has no plans to retire.

He married his wife, Diane, in 1968, and together they have one daughter and four grandchildren. He and Diane love traveling and the outdoors and plan to continue exploring the Olympic Peninsula.

Dr. Karen Muggli

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Receptionists

Jackie Anderson, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Jackie Anderson

Jackie, our office manager and receptionist, is a staple here at SAH after being part of our team since 1994! She is part of a Sequim Pioneer family.

Jackie has been married to her husband, Fred, for 16 years. She has one daughter, four stepsons, and one stepdaughter. Jackie and Fred share their home with a cat (Woody), dogs (Emma and Jax), a horse (Forest), and three barn kitties. She enjoys numerous outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, and horseback riding. One of her favorite adventures was an eight-day tour of Ireland on horseback in 2003.

Jackie Anderson, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Kim Graham

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Jackie Anderson, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Angel

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Sierra Heyward, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Erica

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Sierra Heyward, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Loretta

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Jackie Anderson

Jackie, our office manager and receptionist, is a staple here at SAH after being part of our team since 1994! She is part of a Sequim Pioneer family.

Jackie has been married to her husband, Fred, for 16 years. She has one daughter, four stepsons, and one stepdaughter. Jackie and Fred share their home with a cat (Woody), dogs (Emma and Jax), a horse (Forest), and three barn kitties. She enjoys numerous outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, and horseback riding. One of her favorite adventures was an eight-day tour of Ireland on horseback in 2003.

Kim Graham

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Angel

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Erica

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Loretta

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Technicians/Assistants

Jennifer Allman, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Jennifer Allman

Jennifer started her career in animal medicine as a kennel assistant at another local clinic in 2006 and was promoted to kennel manager the following year. She came to Sequim Animal Hospital in 2010 as an assistant and is our Ms. Fix-It all around the clinic.

She moved to the Sequim area in 1993, where she currently lives with kitty, Ugo, and husky, Essky. She is originally from Bakersfield, California, where she grew up with large and small animals.

Sierra Heyward, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Sierra Heyward

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Sierra Heyward, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Lydia Stidham

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Sierra Heyward, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Sydney Lestage

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Sierra Heyward, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Cammie

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Sierra Heyward, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Hana

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Jennifer Allman

Jennifer started her career in animal medicine as a kennel assistant at another local clinic in 2006 and was promoted to kennel manager the following year. She came to Sequim Animal Hospital in 2010 as an assistant and is our Ms. Fix-It all around the clinic.

She moved to the Sequim area in 1993, where she currently lives with kitty, Ugo, and husky, Essky. She is originally from Bakersfield, California, where she grew up with large and small animals.

Sierra Heyward

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Lydia Stidham

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Sydney Lestage

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Cammie

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Hana

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Our History

Dr John Stevens, veterinarian, Sequim WA

1.

Dr. John D. Stevens holds a few patients in front of his clinic’s second location at 205 W Spruce St.
vet clinic, Sequim WA

2.

Dr. Stevens moved the practice and his family’s home to this property at the west end of town in 1940.
Dr Stevens, veterinarian, historical vet clinic, Sequim WA

3.

Dr. Stevens and son Jack stand in front of the clinic in 1943.
Dr George Bell, veterinarian, Sequim WA

4.

New Veterinarian in town! Dr. Stevens sells his practice to Dr. George Bell.
Dr George Bell, 1972, Sequim WA

5.

The original clinic and home of Dr. George Bell, circa 1972.
new vet clinic, Sequim WA

6.

Dr. Bell builds a new clinic in 1970.
veterinarian, Sequim WA

7.

Recognize that sign? It still stands in front of the hospital today.
veterinarian procedure, canine health, Sequim WA

8.

Dr. George Bell and Dr. Brian Marts perform a procedure on a patient.
vet appointment, canine health, Sequim WA

9.

Dr. Bell examines a young patient.
Dr Bell, Dr Marts, veterinarian, Sequim WA

10.

Dr. Bell’s retirement in 1989; shown here with Dr. Marts.
Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

11.

Our current building; shown here at its opening.

Our History

Dr John D Stevens, Sequim WA

1.

Dr. John D. Stevens holds a few patients in front of his clinic’s second location at 205 W Spruce St.
Dr Stevens, veterinarian, Sequim WA

2.

Dr. Stevens moved the practice and his family’s home to this property at the west end of town in 1940.
Dr Stevens, veterinarian services, Sequim WA

3.

Dr. Stevens and son Jack stand in front of the clinic in 1943.
Dr George Bell, veterinarian, Sequim WA

4.

New Veterinarian in town! Dr. Stevens sells his practice to Dr. George Bell.
Dr George Bell, new veterinarian clinic, Sequim WA

5.

The original clinic and home of Dr. George Bell, circa 1972.
Dr George Bell, 1970, Sequim WA

6.

Dr. Bell builds a new clinic in 1970.
Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

7.

Recognize that sign? It still stands in front of the hospital today.
canine surgery, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

8.

Dr. George Bell and Dr. Brian Marts perform a procedure on a patient.
canine health, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

9.

Dr. Bell examines a young patient.
Dr Bell, Dr Marts, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

10.

Dr. Bell’s retirement in 1989; shown here with Dr. Marts.
Dr Bell, Dr Marts, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

11.

Our current building; shown here at its opening.

Tour Our Facility

Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Sequim Animal Hospital
202 N 7th Ave
Sequim, WA 98382

Phone: 360-683-7286
Fax: 360-681-3503
Email: sah@sequimanimalhospital.com

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed