Our Team

About the Dogwood Veterinary Dental Team

Meet our caring and compassionate veterinary care team committed to providing exceptional veterinary care.

Meet Our Skilled Veterinarians

Dr. Heidi Talbott

Dr. Heidi Talbott

DVM, Medical Director
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Dr. Talbott is a Washington native and loves the Pacific Northwest. She loves pet dentistry as both a preventative care practice and treatment for painful oral conditions.

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Dr. Whalen

Dr. Whalen

DVM

Dr. Whalen grew up on a small farm in the country with lots of animals. She graduated from vet school in Oregon state. She has two kids who love playing with the newest members of their family, 2 kittens named Boba and Cottontail. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children and friends, reading, and home improvements. Dr. Whalen’s veterinary focus has been primarily dentistry since starting with Forever Pet Dental in 2015.

Dr. Doubleday

Dr. Sarah Doubleday

DVM

Dr. Doubleday grew up on the beaches of Southern California but steadily traveled north to the Pacific Northwest where the trees, mountains, and rivers were calling. She has always had an affinity for veterinary dentistry due to the dramatic improvement in an animal's health upon healing and is thrilled to be doing dentistry every day! She loves singing, gardening, and spending quality time with her family in this beautiful place we call home.

Meet Our Skilled Support Staff

Dr. Al Staab

Billie Jo

Hospital Manager

Billie Jo has been with Dogwood Veterinary Dental (previously Forever Pet Dental) since 2016. She started in the veterinary field at 15 years old working as a kennel technician and worked her way up over the years to work in every position in a veterinary hospital (other than a veterinarian). ​​​​​​​

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Cassie

Cassie

Client Care Supervisor

Cassie started her veterinary career in 2008. She has been a dog lover her whole life - especially golden retrievers. In her free time, she enjoys hunting and fishing with her husband and son, caring for her collection of Hoyas, and going on hikes with her golden retriever, Bailey.

Nicole

Nicole

Veterinary Assistant

Nicole has worked in veterinary medicine for the past 5 years. She has worked in general practice, emergency, and dentistry. She shares her life with her dog, Leo, and her two cats, Lunar and Lynx. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, reading, and hiking.

Aeliana

Aeliana

Veterinary Assistant
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Aeliana has been with Dogwood Veterinary since 2017. She has worked in general practice, exotics, and dentistry. Aeliana cares for 3 dogs (Luna, Raven, and Calcifer), 7 guinea pigs (Daisy, June, Nox, Hermione, Jenny, Gadget, and Chip), a bearded dragon (Falkor), a Crested Gecko (Loki), Leopard Gecko (Skadi), Hognose Snake (Salazaar), King Snake (Sirius), two axolotls (Trinity and Lotus), Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Nagini), 3 Degus (Theodore, Alvin, and Simon), gargoyle gecko (Dagr), Leachie gecko (Sif), 3 ducks (Donna, River, and Amy), and her husband, Douglas.

Aeliana

Alliyah

Veterinary Assistant
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Alliyah has been with Dogwood Veterinary Dental for over a year now. She shares her home and heart with 4 cats, 4 dogs, and reptiles. Her hobbies include dog training and cooking.

Aeliana

Hope

Veterinary Assistant
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Hope is passionate about patient care and hopes to further her career in the veterinary field by becoming a veterinarian. She spends her free time reading, baking, and playing with her three dogs.

Kalvin

Kalvin

Veterinary Assistant
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Kalvin joined the team at Dogwood Veterinary Dental in April of 2023. With a strong passion for patient care, he brings a calming presence to the practice. Known for his great sense of humor, Kalvin is not only a wonderful coworker but also a steadfast advocate for the well-being of his patients.

Keely

Keeley

Veterinary Assistant
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My soul dog Dallas was my inspiration for getting into veterinary medicine because of his endless stomach problems and yearly extractions as a small pure breed. I wanted to be the one behind those doors helping him and other pets who are looking for the right answers to there problems. In the next year I hope to have finished getting my technician license to further my love for this career!

Kristal

Kristal

LVT
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Kristal loves animals and is passionate about horses. Her goal is to have a farm/rescue. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family.

Lydia

Lydia

Technical Lead
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Lydia's passion is providing the best care possible to our patients and comforting your furry family members while they are in her care. She shares her heart with a feisty kitty named Tito.

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