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. 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. Tara Black was born and raised in California and enjoyed her time spent working horses on cattle and dude ranches as well as roping and doctoring calves at the yearly branding. She graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor Of Science Degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and soon after moved with her husband to Pullman Washington for veterinary school.

She joined Sequim Animal Hospital in May 2014 with the goal of expanding the large animal aspect of the clinic. Her professional interests are mixed animal practice with an emphasis on farm animal/equine medicine. Dr. Black routinely performs Coggins/health checks, brand inspections, equine dental floats, vaccinations, deworming protocols, and small ruminant medicine/surgery.

She considers herself a first responder for field emergency calls, and depending on the situation, can medically treat and/or stabilize a large animal prior to referral to a specialty hospital. Dr. Black feels fortunate to have a wonderful close-knit veterinary community on the Olympic Peninsula.

Dr. Black and her husband, Pat, both share the passion for a ranching lifestyle. They are in the process of completing an equine riding facility where their young children will be able to practice roping, barrel racing, and other equine events, alongside Pat, who is a horse trainer and a farrier by trade. Dr. Black loves nothing more than riding and roping with her family on the weekends. She enjoys the lifestyle of the Olympic Peninsula and feels blessed every day to be a part of this beautiful area and wonderful community.

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.

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.

Roni (LVT KPA-CTP) began working at Sequim Animal as a licensed technician in 2013. She was born on the Olympic Peninsula; however, she spent most of her childhood in Juneau, Alaska.

Roni earned an Associate in Applied Science Veterinary Medicine from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, Colorado, and has been in general practice since 2009. She has been a licensed technician since 2013, and is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy, working with our patients on positive reinforcement training. She continues to pursue her Veterinary Technician specialty in behavior.

She and boyfriend Steve welcomed their son, Cole, in May 2018. They share their home with a rambunctious German Shorthair pointer, Gibbs, and little orange rascal kitty, Nacho. In her spare time, Roni loves to quilt, weld, and many other crafts.

Emily began her career at Sequim Animal Hospital as a kennel assistant in 2009, and in September of 2010, changed positions to become a Veterinary Assistant.

A native of Sequim, Emily, and husband, Phil, welcomed their son Finnegan (Finn) in July 2017. They share their home with their two dogs, two cats, and a little flock of chickens. She has always enjoyed working with animals, having participated in FFA and other related programs, and she especially loves large animals. In her free time, Emily enjoys the beach, crafting, and spending time with family.

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.