The friendly, professional staff at VCA Animal Hospital is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives.
To be true to the mission, the hospital team relies on several individuals, each equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet. And if things get complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board-certified specialists.
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Get to know us. Explore our staff biographies and learn about the people who make our facility an excellent choice for your pet care needs.
Team Spotlight
Dr. Jill James has been practicing at Alderwood Companion Animal Hospital since 2004. She grew up in the Kirkland area, and after spending many years in Eastern Washington at Gonzaga University and Washington State University for vet school, she happily returned to the west side of the state. Dr. James lives in Bothell with her husband, and stays very busy with her daughter, twin boys, fuzzy dog Weesie, and one fish. In her lack of spare time, she would love to be outdoors, gardening, leisurely drinking coffee, or playing on the ocean beaches
