Committed to Excellence

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.

Preventive Health Care

Meet Our Team

Our Doctors

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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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

Bio coming soon!

Receptionists

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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Sierra Heyward, Sequim Animal Hospital, Sequim WA

Erica

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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

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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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.