What I love about the veterinary profession is simple: being able to help animals feel better and stay healthy. I love coming to work each day at Hollywood Hill Animal Hospitals because I get to do what I love and work with wonderful people who share my passion. In fact, it is because of the great staff here at HHAH that I chose to practice here with them. My passions in veterinary medicine include surgery, ophthalmology, and preventative medicine.

I have loved animals from early childhood. I grew up with dogs and cats always in the house and spent countless hours with my grandmother visiting the zoo watching the big cats, elephants, and all the small mammals, birds, and reptiles of the children’s zoo. During my undergraduate years at UMASS Boston, I worked as a dog walker and upon graduation, I took a job as a surgical technician. Working with so many great veterinarians inspired me to make it my profession and I enrolled at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, I completed a year-long internship at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, gaining immeasurable experience in the ER, as well as in the internal medicine, neurology, and surgery departments. I have been practicing in the Greater Seattle area since then.

I grew up in the Boston area, but ultimately came to the Seattle area for the amazing outdoor features and activities, not to mention the milder weather! I live north of the city with my wife, daughters, and myriad pets, including dogs, cats, chickens, goats, a tortoise named Darwin, and a horse named Oz. I look forward to meeting your pet(s) and working with you to keep them healthy and happy.

Dr. Boyd grew up in northwest Montana. After getting a degree in animal science from Montana State University he spent 2 years as a zookeeper. He was then accepted into the Royal Veterinary College of London where he received his degree in veterinary medicine and was granted membership to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He moved to Seattle not long after graduation and has been working in the area ever since. His major interests in practice are Dermatology and behavioral medicine. In his time away from the clinic he spends his time relaxing with his cat Hank, and enjoys exploring local whiskey distilleries.

Dr. Vendramin graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 and has been practicing in the Seattle area since that time. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, she worked in Chemical Engineering/Biotech (MSChE Northwestern ’05, BSChE UToledo ’02). Her primary interests include leadership, mentoring, and professional development in addition to clinical interests of pain management, surgery, and geriatric care. She grew up in Indiana but her new roots are in Washington where she lives with her husband, two children, and three dogs Giada, Angus, and Gemma. Dr. Vendramin loves baseball, wineries, and traveling with her family.

Ian joined our team in July of 2021. Prior to this, his dog Cooper became critically ill in May of 2021. Ian credits the diagnostics and care of Hollywood Hill Animal Hospital for saving his dog’s life. Shortly after, with a career change on the horizon, Hollywood Hill Animal Hospital had an open position. After experiencing firsthand how impactful the organization and industry are not only for pets but for pet families alike, Ian knew it was the perfect fit. Ian is an import from New England and holds a passion for all things Boston. He enjoys rooting for the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, and the Boston Bruins. In his free time, Ian loves to spend time outdoors and being active with his dog Cooper and his fiance.

As the newest addition to the team, Sarah is enjoying meeting the faces of the Hollywood Hill family, both furry and human. On her free time, Sarah enjoys going to concerts and exploring the beautiful PNW with her two dogs Grace and Bella. She is also a pet mom to a hedgehog and many colorful fish. Sarah dreams of living on a farm someday where she can grow her furry family with pygmy goats, chickens, ducks and sheep.

Chloe has had a passion for animals all her life, so it was a natural step for her to pursue a career in the field. Chloe joined us in 2014 as a kennel assistant and was soon working as a vet assistant. Now a licensed veterinary technician, she has a special interest in veterinary dentistry and loves seeing her regular clients and patients at Hollywood Hill. In her free time, she enjoys spoiling her two cats Evangeline and Saoirse, and caring for her houseplants, runner ducks, and various tropical freshwater fish.

Derek joined our team January 2021. He is currently in the radiation therapist program at Bellevue College. Derek loves to be active outdoors on his time off his favorite activities are skiing and biking. He also enjoys spending time with friends, family and his gang of pets at home that include 2 greyhounds, 2 Holland Lop Rabbits, and 1 cat.

Sandra joined the team May 2021 after completing an internship with us for her veterinary assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute, she is planning to continue on to the veterinary technician program. Sandra grew up here in the beautiful PNW and loves enjoying the outdoors by walking her cats on a leash. Sandra loves all types of animals and has even spent time helping her family with farm animals. Outside of work Sandra enjoys spending her days relaxing and napping.

Noah was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. Growing up he had a cat and dog and from them, he learned to love all animals. After years working in the corporate world, Noah decided to follow his passion and go into animal medicine. A recent graduate from the PIMA Veterinary Assistant program, Noah looks forward to helping the patients of HHAH stay healthy and feel better. Outside of work Noah likes to read, play video games, and spend time with his cats Bubastis and Harvey.