We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
If you have any questions about how we can care for your pet, please don’t hesitate to call us at (253) 939-0630. Thank you!
Dr. Lindsey Waffle
Dr. Lindsey Waffle graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 2007. She attended a one year internship in Scottsdale AZ for ambulatory medicine, internal medicine and surgery on equine patients. She worked as an ambulatory equine practitioner for 4 years in Portland, Oregon, and then transferred to small animal medicine in Washington. She works on dogs and cats with a little experience with pocket pets and a little volunteer experience with wildlife medicine and surgery. Dr. Waffle has been working in small animal medicine in western Washington for 11 years. She loves the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest and enjoys going hiking, kayaking, camping, leisure bike riding, and working on our 100+ year old farmhouse and gardens with her family. She has two sons, Rhett & Sawyer, her faithful dog Doreen, and more fish every day in our house fish tank 🙂
Dr. Wes Seipel
Dr. Wes Seipel first became interested in health and medicine while working as a personal trainer. He transitioned his passion of health and wellbeing to animals and received his DVM from Washington State University in 2016. Dr. Seipel loves being a veterinarian. The last five years for Dr. Seipel have been a challenging and exciting journey, discovering who he can be for his clients and developing the skills to provide the best care for his patients. He sees Auburn Valley Animal Clinic as a continuation of his drive to build a world where pet owners are empowered with the resources and knowledge about how to best care for their pets. He believes that preventative care directly translates to a longer and healthier life for pets that is mutually beneficial for the pet and the owner. He is dedicated to creating access to care in new ways so it is not delayed. He stands for the value of veterinary training in all positions in a hospital and supports a culture within both the clientele and staff that understands their worth. Dr. Seipel is also an avid fitness enthusiast, motorcycle rider, cook and traveler. He loves to discover local gems in the Pacific Northwest that have him fall in love with where he lives and works over and over again.
Dr. Lisa Heath
Doctor of Veterinary
Dr. Lisa Heath graduated from University of Illinois with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. Immediately upon graduation, she went to University of Michigan for a 3-year residency in laboratory animal medicine, to specialize in the care and welfare of research animals. With a diverse background, she has worked in biotechnology companies and academic institutions with many different animal species, as well as small animal practices with dogs, cats and other animals. Dr. Heath also enjoys teaching, and has taught courses in a veterinary technician college program.
In addition to medicine and urgent care, Dr. Heath has a special interest in animal behavior, behavior modification and training.
In her spare time, Dr. Heath rides and trains Icelandic horses, shows and trains her terriers, and enjoys ballroom dancing with her husband.
Nicole
Veterinary Assistant
Nicole is a Southern Californian immigrant who’s recently put down roots in Washington soil. She’s thrilled about working in Seattle with the Cascade Heights crew!
Nicole is currently in the process of earning her Veterinary Technician license. She’s a lover of all animals – furry, scaly, and slimy. (The more misunderstood the critter, the more compelled she is to understand it!) She’s also an advocate for adopting, not shopping.
Melissa
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Melissa Johnson has been in the veterinary field since 1997. She started working as a kennel assistant and moved up to a veterinary assistant. In 2001 she started in the veterinary technology program at Pierce college and became a LVT in 2003. Her veterinary passions are assisting in surgeries
Megan
Customer Service Representative
I have worked at AVAC, off and on, for over 20 years as a customer service representative. I have always been an animal lover whether big or small. Outside of work, I enjoy playing musical instruments, going to concerts, gardening, creating art, and spending time with my family and fur babies.
Kristy
Veterinary Assistant
Certified Vet Assistant, Dog Trainer and Fear Free Elite Professional. I worked many years of my career as a volunteer dog trainer helping displaced and challenging pets receive training and rehabilitation so they could be adopted into loving homes. Although that was very rewarding, I wanted to continue the pets journey with them and their new families by helping them understand how to communicate with their pets and build a strong loving bond while also keeping them healthy and live longer lives. I have six dogs of my own, the German Pointers, Rango and Stormy, who are always up to shananagins and keep me on my toes. and the little senior chi brigade; Peanut, Zoey, Augie and Roo. As a pet parent myself, I know how confusing and scary it can be when our fur-bies fall ill. With the help from the amazing staff here at avac, you and your pets can have a better experience. I believe by illiminating the stress in doctor visits we can make a difference in the overall health of each pet, physically and mentally. I’ve lived here in the great northwest my whole life and I take advantage of the muddy trails every chance I get. My husband and I pack the jeeps up, load our furbies in and go explore. I love watching the amazing German Shorthairs run along the beach in all their goofy glory! I can’t wait to meet you and your pets and embark on a lasting journey together!