The People and Pets of Mountain Veterinary Hospital.
Veterinary Assistants
Gloria
Hi, my name is Gloria! I am from Salinas, CA and have lived in Bellingham for 6 years. Even though I am an animal lover, this is my first time working for a veterinary hospital. Most days you can catch me sewing or crafting in my sewing room, or lounging around with my husband and two big dogs Django and Ella. I love horror movies, documentaries about nature, crime and ancient cultures, and Dia de los Muertos. I look forward to getting to know your furry family and provide them with the best care in Whatcom County.
Gabby
Hello! My name is Gabby, and I have been working at Mountain Vet since 2020. I am also a
student at Western for a bio-cultural anthropology major with a biology minor. I have a grey cat
named Gravy, a sphynx named Norman Wrinkles, and a horse named Nemo, and they are all the
biggest goofballs I know. I am both a veterinary assistant and receptionist, so you might see me
on the phone with a client or helping your pet with a doctor! In my free time I love to watch
movies, bake, ride my horse, and hang out with friends!
Lydia
Hello! I joined the Mountain Veterinary Team in 2023 and became the Office Manager in 2025. I am a lifelong dog and horse lover, and since working here, I’ve learned I like some cats too! I am from Seattle and graduated from WWU’s therapeutic recreation program in 2022. I also work at The Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center helping folks of all ability levels enjoy horseback riding. In my free time I love going to the movies, cooking, and swimming in the icey water of Bellingham Bay! I look forward to meeting you and your pets soon 🙂
Sam
Hello! My name is Sam and I was born and raised in Seattle Washington. My passion for conservation and animals really blossomed when I started volunteering at the Seattle Aquarium, where I fell in love with all the critters there. I went on to pursue a degree in Biology with a marine emphasis at Western Washington University and shortly after graduating I found myself here! I’m excited to work at the clinic and learn more about animal care. You can usually find me baking, tide pooling, or fussing over my house plants in my free time.
Kerry
Howdy! I’m Kerry! I’ve been in the veterinary field for 30 yrs. My hometown is in
Southern California. I have horses, chickens, ducks, cats, dogs, tortoises and a rabbit.
I’m an adrenaline junky and love the idea of a Nomadic lifestyle. If you tell me that I
can’t do something, I’m that girl that’d hand you my wine and say watch me. I love all of
the animals whether they have paws, hooves, fins, wings or antennae. I didn’t like
Barbie dolls when I was a little girl, all I wanted was stuffed animals. My Mom figured
that one out in a hurry when she saw what I did to one them dolls she gave me.
Liam
Hello!
Clinic Cats, AKA Mountain Vet Mascots
Charmin
4/1/08-12/10/24
Squak! That is the sound I make if you try to pick me up. I am not a big fan of my roommates, but I very much enjoy any guests that come by and say “Hi”. That means you! I walked in one cold, lonely, winter day many years ago and decided to never leave. You can almost always find me on the receptionist desk or lounging above the fireplace.
Abby
I love you, but I love me more. You will see my best side and my worst side. But, let’s be honest. There is no worst side. Some girls may call me “Crabby Abby” when I am feeling a little feisty, but that’s just because they are jealous. However, if you treat me right, I can be incredibly cuddly and loving. More so than any of these other peasants you see lazing about.
Wiley
Fact 1: I will do anything for a scoop of Friskies. Fact 2: The girls here enjoy scooping me up and playing with my belly and toes. Fact 3: I have multiple toes. I am one of those polydactyl kitties. So, if you hear me clicking around, then it’s because I am either racing away for the Friskies or resisting arrest. My partner-in-crime is my best friend, Bags.
Bagheera
If you ever see a big black cat running around outside. Do not worry, it is not a panther. It is just me, Bagheera. “Bags” for short. I am either lounging in the sun on top of someone’s car or I am chasing around critters. I am what you would call, the security detail. If you don’t see me outside, then I am taking it easy with my best friend, Wiley.
Spazzy
Ahhhhhhh, you will never see me! If you think your shadow is scary, you should see mine. It is always chasing me around. You know what they say, “Keep your friends far away, and keep your enemies even farther.” Although, I can be enticed to come up and say hello on a very quiet day with some delicious shrimp treats.
