Our Staff
Dr. Linda Allen - Dr. Allen obtained a degree in cellular and molecular biology from Cal State Northridge in 1987 and her degree in veterinary medicine from U.C. Davis in 1991.
Prior to moving to the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in 1999, Dr.Allen owned a companion animal practice in the high desert of southern California, where in addition to the general practice she enjoyed working with the dogs at Guiding Eyes.
Dr.Allen and her husband, Karl, have two children, Aimee and Austin, three dogs, four cats, and three horses. The family is actively involved in the United States Pony Club.
In her free time Dr. Allen enjoys riding her horse Amber and spending time with her family.
Dr. Toni Jensen - Dr. Jensen graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and went on to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and returned there to work after graduating from veterinary school.
She has three dogs, Meagan, Tuff and Lucy and one cat, Mugsy. She enjoys backpacking and is excited about all the Olympic Peninsula has to offer.
Danielle, RVT - Danielle began working at Pacific Northwest Veterinary Hospital in January, 2000. In 2005 she passed the state boards to obtain her license as a registered veterinary technician. She is an active member of the NAVTA and has taken a special interest in veterinary dentistry.
In 2007, she became qualified as a veterinary dental technician and a member of the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Knut, and seven year old daughter, Fiona. During the summer they spend many weekends at the Patterned Speed Horse Association shows, while Fiona competes in games on her pony, Mindy.
The rest of the year they are enjoying swimming lessons or singing class, and sometimes visiting family across the U.S. or even Europe!
Allyson, RVT - As an Air Force brat, Allyson was born in Virginia and lived in several locations during her childhood. In 1971her family retired in Sequim. She attended the Veterinary Technician program at Pierce College in Tacoma, graduating in 1981.
She has worked at several veterinary hospitals around northwest Washington and spent seven years working in an animal shelter as a humane officer. In 2007, Allyson returned to Sequim and later in the year began working at Pacific Northwest Veterinary Hospital.
Allyson and her daughter have a dog, Autumn, and two cats, George and Baby. During her spare time she enjoys working in her yard and various crafts including stained glass.
Debbie, Hospital Administrator - Debbie was born and raised in Seattle and decided after she graduated from high school to move to San Diego, California. She worked as a paralegal and office manager for many years.
Shortly after the birth of her daughter, Michelle, she decided it was time to "retire" and move to a better place to raise children. She moved to Sequim in 1996, and later found out that retirement would not last long.
She has worked as the Hospital Administrator for Pacific Northwest Veterinary Hospital since February, 2005. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Debbie and her daughter have a dog and a cat, Daisy and Roscoe. During the spring and summer you will find Debbie on softball fields all over the state and country cheering on Michelle at her many games.
Darcy, Receptionist - Darcy grew up in California and attended college in Seattle and New York. In New York, Darcy got her first job working with pets, as a dog walker and cat sitter in Manhattan.
While in college, Darcy also volunteered at an animal sanctuary in upstate New York.
Her experience in New York solidified her desire to work with animals and she is thrilled to be working with all the wonderful pets she has met on the Peninsula.
Vicki, Receptionist - Vicki was born and raised in Port Angeles. After graduation Vicki moved to the Seattle area, working as a veterinary assistant and receptionist for veterinary hospitals in Seattle for two years. She moved to Virginia, Hawaii and then settled in Port Angeles to raise her family.
Prior to returning to veterinary medicine, Vicki spent many years working in very busy doctors and physical therapy offices. Vicki and her husband Jim have three grown children, Telena, Stephanie and Robert, his wife Heidi and their daughter, India. In her spare time, Vicki enjoys spending time with her family, tracing her genealogy, going to the movies, kayaking and going for walks on the beach with her dog Bella.
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