Meet Our Team

Dr. Sutton graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She is a 5th generation Spokane native graduating from John R. Rogers High School.  After graduating from high school she pursued her life long aspiration to become a Veterinarian.  Dr. Sutton earned her Bachelors Degree in Zoology from Washington State University before attending veterinary school.  After earning her DVM she worked briefly in Eagle Point, Oregon before realizing she wanted to come home.  She returned to Spokane in early 2007 and has no plans to ever leave, “this is my home”.  Dr. Sutton lives with her three young daughters, husband and large menagerie of animals.  She stays busy outside of work wrangling her 3 chickens, 8 llamas, 4 miniature goats, 4 miniature horses, 2 dogs and 2 cats.  “Being a veterinarian and having lots of animals and a family was what I aspired for as long as I can remember.  I feel I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do and now it’s time to enjoy it” - Dr. Linsey Sutton

Dr. Griffith graduated from St. George's University. A Chicago native, she fell in love with eastern Washington while completing her clinical year at Washington State University. She chose to settle in Spokane with her husband David, two dogs Yalia and Kara, cat Tiffin, and many reptiles. When not practicing medicine Dr. Griffith enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being crafty around the house, and playing video games and RPGs. She also enjoys reading and the occasional hike into the beautiful outdoors.

Dr. Nilles graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She earned her bachelor's degree in biology at Whitman College in Walla Walla prior to veterinary school.  She grew up in eastern Washington and could not be more excited to come home to her family and hometown.  In her free time she enjoys hiking and camping with her fiancé and dog Juniper, cuddling her cate Leia, scrapbooking and reading.  

Dr. Kathryn (Katie) Ovink grew up in Richland, WA with her parents and older sister. After high school, she enrolled at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, where she completed an undergraduate degree in Chemistry. During her time at Kalamazoo College, she participated in a vet-focused 7-month study abroad program in Australia. After receiving her BA, she took a year off and worked in the San Francisco Bay Area as a nanny for her niece as well as a pet wrangler at a swanky pet hotel. Katie then returned to Washington and got her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Washington State University. During her doctoral studies at WSU, she had the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua with World Vets to help with a spay/neuter clinic. After vet school, she moved to Spokane Valley to be with her now-husband, Ian. She has spent the last 9 years working as an associate veterinarian in Idaho. In her free time, Katie enjoys the outdoors, exercising, reading, traveling, and watching an assortment of silly reality TV (her favorite show is Survivor!) She lives with her husband Ian, Dexter (a terrier mix), and rescue cat Kiva. Katie enjoys the variety of cases that veterinary medicine brings, getting to work with clients to formulate care plans for their furry family members, and getting to watch her patients grow up, helping them through each stage of their life. Katie looks forward to bringing her knowledge and enthusiasm to a new community in her home state!

Robin started her career as a Veterinary Assistant in a mixed practice in 1996. She has worked in small animal practice since 2002 and obtained her LVT credential in 2015. Her passion is senior pets and dentistry. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding and hanging out with friends and family. 

My name is Kelsi and I have lived in Spokane, WA for about 5 years. I moved here from Colorado and I love it! I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and plan on going back to school for veterinary medicine. I love to be outdoors hiking, playing tennis, swimming, and hanging out with friends. I love all animals and hopefully will someday work with big animals and wildlife. I got married to my husband Chuck in 2020 and we have a small chi/pom/yorkie mix named Leeloo who loves everyone and everything! We also have a 5 month old chi/pom puppy named Korben and a tuxedo longhair cat named Stella who can be very sassy. 

I have been in the veterinary field for about 11 years. I love gardening, being outside and hanging out with the family. 

I was born and raised in Spokane. I have previously lived in Texas, Colorado, and New Hampshire but I am home to stay for good! I love spending time with my 2 great danes: Erebus and Snowflake. I graduated technician school in 2016 in Colorado from the Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology. I enjoy reading, hiking, camping and paddle boarding. 

Hello! My name is Josh and I am a licensed veterinary technician at Union Animal Hospital. I moved to Spokane from Seattle about a year ago and am loving it here! As a kid I was voted 'Most Likely to Save the Endangered Tazmanian Devil from Extinction,' so I think it's safe to say that this line of work is my true calling. 

When I'm not working with little critters, I enjoy traveling, video games, movies, hanging out with friends, and just about anything outdoors like hiking or fishing, especially when my little Italian Greyhuahua named Bug gets to tag along!

Sally graduated from Eastern Washington University with a BA in Management Information Systems. She has worked in the small animal veterinary field her whole career. She became a licensed veterinary technician in 1996. Sally and her husband Duane have a small acreage farm near Spangle. She has two dogs, two cats, two horses and three kids. Sally enjoys traveling, reading books, and helping her kids in their projects. She looks forward to helping you with your pets.

Hi, my name is Chelsea Olson and I am excited to have joined Union Animal Hospital! I graduated with an Associates of Applied Science from Pima Medical Institution, Seattle in 2011. Then moved on to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. I have experience in shelter medicine, general practice, canine physical rehabilitation, urgent and emergency medicine as well as military support/travel prep for personally owned animals. 

I am a mother to 2 amazing little boys. And, I'm married to a wonderful man that is Active Duty Air Force. We have lived a little bit of everywhere, but have called Spokane home since 2020. Our family works with rescue and foster a lot, so we always have new fur friends around the house. But our current resident pets are Diti (female, orange tabby), Tete (Male, Russian Tortoise), Tria (Female, Torti, tripod), Bolt (Male, Husky) and Ryno (Male Medium mixed breed). When I'm not working I enjoy bikejoring with Bolt, hiking/camping/exploring with the whole family, sewing/quilting, swimming and trick training with Bolt and Ryno. 

My name is Chad. I recently moved to Spokane Valley from Olympia.  I graduated from Pierce College Veterinary Technology program and have been a licensed Veterinary Technician for 9 years. I have four dogs, two cats, two lizards and a very noisy bird. I love to ride motorcycles, hike and fly fish in my spare time with my significant other of 15 years. 

Heather has been with Union since October of 2021 and has been in the vet field for about 3 years. She has 2 dogs and one cat. Outside of work she likes to read, hike and go camping. 

I was born in Spokane and have lived between Washington and Montana growing up. I was in 4-H showing horses and sheep since I was 7 years old all through high school. I moved back to Washington May 2021 and started a new life with my 2 daughters. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love staying home and relaxing but I also enjoy camping and going to the lake. I love all animals but not a huge fan of spiders or snakes, but I do enjoy their beauty from afar. I love working in an environment that helps animals and also enjoy seeing puppies regularly. 

Hello my name is Sara. I have been working in the Veterinary field for 14 years. I have 2 dogs and 1 cat (who think's he's a dog). Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband, dogs, friends and family. I love the outdoors and having campfires.

My name is Katie Cannata. I am a Veterinary Receptionist. I have three cats Watson, Mana, Kai and a really obnoxious ferret named Rosie, she likes stealing shiny and or soft objects or hiding in shoes. In the past 5 years, I've been able to see some amazing animals. I have a passion for making the clients day just a little bit better, but on the side, I also enjoy baking and cooking. I look forward to meeting new clients and talking about your pet. 

Shannon began her career in Veterinary Medicine at the age of 13 as a volunteer at a vet clinic.  She was hired a year later and has been working in the field ever since.  Aside from her work in general practice, Shannon has worked in holistic medicine, emergency medicine and critical care, non-profits, and has worked abroad in the jungles of Peru.  At home Shannon has cats, dogs, and house rabbits.  Outside of work she enjoys hiking, reading, cross stitch, baking, and is of the firm opinion that Star Trek is better than Star Wars.

Jessica grew up in Shoreline WA where she enjoyed playing soccer and volleyball.  She became a part of our team in 2018 after getting her bachelors in Animal Sciences/Animal Management from Washington State University.  After graduating Jessica decided to make a home for herself in Spokane with her boyfriend Austin and their two cats Flicker and Stevie.  In her spare time she enjoys going on hikes, taking photographs, being crafty and hanging around the house with her animals.  

RayAnne has worked with our hospital since moving here in early 2018. She started working with dogs professionally at 18 and hasn't stopped since! She loves spending time with her husband, son, 2 dogs, 1 cat and her newest pet obsession, a Gargoyle morph Ball Python. 

Hi! My name is Allie and I've lived in Spokane my whole life. I love the PNW and all the beautiful nature it has to offer, especially the mountains! I started working with animals while in high school volunteering at a local shelter and clinic. Since then, my love for animals has continued to grow and lead me to working at Union Animal Hospital! The most inspiring part of my job is being able to selflessly provide care to animals in need which I find to be very fulfilling! I have 4 cats and 1 dog at home who all love to snuggle! In my free time I enjoy watching horror movies, kickboxing and learning how to rock climb. 

Josie is a Pacific Northwest native and has been a Veterinary Assistant since 2016. She has extensive experience in all aspects of small animal shelter medicine. Josie has a special interest in animal behavior and dog training. Josie shares her home with her daughter, a German Shepherd named Echo and a Labrador Retriever named Max. In her free time Josie loves playing Dungeons and Dragons, art and playing outdoors. 

Becca Resseman is one of our veterinary assistants for our busy clinic. Becca takes pride in wanting to make sure every person and animal has an exceptional experience through dedicated care. Becca has always been a huge animal lover from small rodents to dogs weighing as much as a person. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends as well as her 'fur' babies. She enjoys exploring new areas especially if they are dog friendly. When she is not working at the clinic, she enjoys utilizing her real estate license and being able to help people find homes that would make any dog or cat smile. Becca is excited to continue to learn new things at the clinic and be able to continue her love for helping animals. Lastly GO COWBOYS! :) 

Hi everyone! My name is Patty and have been working here since 2022. I’m from Spokane but didn’t get into the animal care industry until a few years ago when I lived in Arizona. I started off working as a kennel assistant at an animal shelter. I did that for 2 years and then was asked to train on the job at the shelter’s spay/neuter and wellness clinic as an assistant. I did that for another year until I moved back home to the lovely PNW where I got a job at a general practice vet clinic that I was at for 4 years before coming to Union. In my spare time, I love reading books, watching movies, and going to my book club.

Marissa was born and raised in Spokane, WA and graduated from Gonzaga University (GO ZAGS!) in 2023 with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. While she plans to eventually return to school and pursue her DVM, Marissa is excited to have to the opportunity to work at Union Animal Hospital with an amazing group of coworkers and exceptional clients! When she's not at the clinic, Marissa likes to spend time with her family and close friends, along with her dogs, cats, and a variety of reptiles and fish. She also enjoys gardening and loves to cook and try new recipes when she has the chance.

Hey y’all! Hey Mom, or Hey Dad! Most of the time you’ll hear me address you by one of those sayings if I’m bringing you back to an exam room. Hi! My name is Justine! My dog Bear and I have been living in Spokane now for about 5 years and this small town has slowly been growing on us. We are originally from the West side of this state, from the Seattle area up North in Everett, WA. My roots go much farther than you think, I’m also a proud Tribal member of Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and I love honoring my culture in anyway I possibly can. I originally wanted to follow the path of becoming a Police officer but instead I fell in love with the German Shepherd breed rather then the job. I started off as a kennel assistant back in 2018 and then slowly started to work my way to higher positions from there. Once I graduated high school in 2019, I already knew animals were my passion and who I was going to be as a person. I am working my way to be a licensed veterinary technician to further my education and knowledge to be better for your pets.

Hi, my name is Angela and I was raised in Grandview, WA. I moved to the Spokane area in 2019 and so far I love it here. When I’m not working, in my spare time I enjoy reading, playing video games, and spending time with my fur babies. Tito and Bugs are my 2 dogs, and my cat’s name is Tomothy. I took a short break from veterinary medicine a couple of years ago, and realized my heart was never fully in it unless I was working with animals. So here I am! I’m extremely glad to be back, and excited to be at Union Animal Hospital.

I love animals and strive to make sure they are happy and healthy.