Meet the Team at Summit Animal Hospital
Our compassionate, experienced team is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care for every patient. Get to know the friendly faces behind the medicine—we’re here for you and your pets every step of the way.
Our Veterinarians in Camas
Dr. Kathryn Vance
Co-Owner, Veterinarian
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Dr. Kathryn Vance is co-owner of Summit. She earned her DVM degree from Washington State University in 2011. Her areas of interest include preventative care, internal medicine, dermatology, and ophthalmology. She, her husband Tyler, and her son Henry live in Vancouver, Washington, with their dog Scotch. In her spare time, Dr. Vance enjoys reading, cooking, camping, spending time with her family, and exploring the Columbia River Gorge.
Dr. Tyler Vance
Co-Owner, Veterinarian
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Dr. Tyler Vance is the other co-owner of Summit with his wife, Dr. Kathryn Vance. He received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2007 and his doctorate in 2011 from Washington State University. It was there that he met and later married Dr. Kathryn Vance. He enjoys camping and fishing with family near his hometown of White Salmon, Washington.
Dr. Autumn Turner
Associate Veterinarian
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Dr. Autumn Turner is a 2018 Washington State University graduate who practiced in Portland prior to coming to Summit Animal Hospital in 2021. As a Seattle native, she was drawn to this area by the plentiful outdoor opportunities, tight-knit community, and great schools. When not at work, she can be found trying to keep up with her two young boys and husband while hiking, camping, and exploring the local geology and history of the area. She currently has one cat, Ali, who is the sweetest but most mischievous cat!
Dr. Susanna Tobin
Associate Veterinarian
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Dr. Susanna Tobin is a longtime Camas resident and proud Papermaker—she even attended Dorothy Fox Elementary just down the street from Summit! She graduated from veterinary school at Washington State University after earning her Bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University. Dr. Tobin enjoys preventative care, dentistry, dermatology, creating plans for mobility diseases, and utilizing nutrition to manage chronic diseases. She’s excited to see our clients and their pets at local Camas events and hopes to introduce them to her family!
Our Veterinary Team
Jessica Wright
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager
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As a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), Jessica is passionate about creating a positive, supportive environment for both clients and team members. Her mission is to ensure Summit isn’t just a great place for pets to receive care, but also a place where veterinary professionals love to work.
Outside of the clinic, Jessica is all about adventure and family time. You’ll often find her paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, or practicing archery. She also enjoys fostering pets and finds joy in helping animals transition into their forever homes. When she’s not outdoors, she enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, getting lost in a good book, or hanging out with her three beloved rescue pets: Salty and Bunny, two quirky cat sisters, and Tater, the newest addition to the crew and full of puppy energy.
Kara
Certified Veterinary Technician
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Kara grew up in Albuquerque, NM, and moved to Nashville, TN, in 2010. She missed having family close by and decided to move to Vancouver to be closer to her brother and his family. Kara has been with Summit since 2022. After starting in the field in 2001, she attended Central New Mexico Community College and attained her associate degree in Veterinary Technology in 2007. Becoming a licensed veterinary technician is one of the things in life she is truly proud of, as working with animals is her passion. Kara shares her home with her dog Willow, whom she found in a bush at 5 weeks old and has been by her side ever since. The two of them enjoy going on adventures here in the Pacific Northwest. Willow is named after the town in Alaska, as Kara was working with the Iditarod dogs there around the time Willow was born. When not at work, Kara enjoys being outdoors hiking, kayaking, and camping in the mountains.
Brandy
Receptionist
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Brandy has been in the veterinary field for 10 years, and with Summit since early 2021. She is originally from Portland, OR, and resides currently in Vancouver with her husband of 20 years. She has 3 kids, 3 dogs, and 5 cats! Brandy is passionate about animal foster care—most of her own pets she originally fostered. She continues to foster puppies and kittens through the Humane Society. Her favorite thing about her job is getting to know our clients and their pets.
Manon
Receptionist
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Hi! My name is Manon, and I have had the joy of being a receptionist with Summit Animal Hospital since 2023. I have two beautiful cats, Smudge (shown with me in the photograph) and Addie, a gorgeous tortoiseshell, who’s a bit camera-shy! As a native Pacific Northwesterner, I have a love of all things outdoors. That being said, I am also a homebody at heart and enjoy spending time with my family (two fluffy cats, lots of fish across three diverse aquariums, and my loving husband!).
I love my role as a receptionist and find it so special since I have the opportunity to coordinate with- and be a bridge of communication between the veterinarians and the pet-parents. I love how there are always new things to learn in pet medicine, and I find that I often learn the most through working with the doctors to convey answers to the unique questions our clients bring in each day.
Ever since I was a child, I have loved animals and wanted to work with them, and I am so pleased that I get to serve a vital role in both our hospital and community!
Ashley
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Ashley has been in the veterinary field since 2006 and has been with Summit Animal Hospital since 2019. In her veterinary medicine career, she is most passionate about surgery, primarily spays and neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and dental cleanings. She also enjoys client education and reception. She is the proud owner of a Labrador Retriever and a frisky feline. She also has a human daughter whom she enjoys spending time with. In her free time, Ashley likes to enjoy the Pacific Northwest, paddleboarding, going to the beach, and continuing on her quest to find the best craft beer in the area. She looks forward to meeting you and your pets!
Courtney
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Courtney has been in the veterinary field for 6 years and has been with Summit since 2019. She attended Carrington College for their veterinary assistant program. She lives in Portland with her husband and son. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys camping and hiking. She has two dogs, Kona and Yogi, who love to come on adventures with her!
Kaliese
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Kaliese is a Vancouver, WA native. She has been in the veterinary field since 2017 and with Summit Animal Hospital since 2021. Her passion for this field comes from her love for animals and getting to experience the human-animal bond every day. She loves using her knowledge to educate owners, working as a team, and improving her technician skills. Her furry family includes her dog Tanner and cat Russell. In her free time, you can find her cooking, reading, traveling, and spending lots of time outdoors with her husband. She looks forward to meeting you and your pets!
Kelsey
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Kelsey’s love for animals sparked her interest in starting her career in the veterinary field in 2016. She has worked at Summit Animal Hospital since 2020, and she plans for this to be her forever clinic! She and her husband recently adopted Poppy, a 6-year-old chihuahua mix who loves people and especially loves being an only child. When not at work, you can find her spending lots of time with family and friends, hiking and kayaking in the PNW, and snuggling with Poppy. She looks forward to loving all your furry friends!
Bella
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Bella was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest area. Animals have always been her passion; she could not be happier to work with them every day. She loves to have a good time and make people laugh. When not at work, you can find her making all sorts of crafty creations and spending time cuddling at home with a good book and her dogs, Iris and Boone.
Erin
Receptionist
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Erin is a Pacific Northwest native. She has had a love for animals her whole life, as her father was a veterinarian. Erin was raised with cats and golden retrievers. Erin started working in the vet field in 2013 when she moved to Seattle. Once back in this area, she continued to work in the field and has done so ever since. She started at Summit Animal Hospital in the fall of 2020. Erin enjoys getting to know clients and meeting all their furry friends! Her hobbies include traveling, hiking, camping, exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and visiting the Oregon Coast.
Sabrina
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Sabrina has been with Summit Animal Hospital since 2022 and is currently enrolled in Veterinary Technician school. She has a degree in business administration. Her hobbies include baking and sewing—you can find many of our staff pets wearing her handmade bandanas! Sabrina has a passion for rescuing dogs and currently has 5 of them, including two hounds and one beagle.
Rachel
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Rachel has been working in veterinary medicine since 2019 and has been with Summit since the spring of 2023. She received her Bachelor’s in Biology in 2021 from Idaho State University and hopes to become a licensed equine massage therapist. Rachel loves all animals and currently has 3 kitties and 2 corn snakes at home.
Bridget
Veterinary Assistant
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Bridget is a vet assistant/technician and has been at Summit Animal Hospital since April 2025. Previously, Bridget spent her time at her first clinic since 2020, focusing on developing her skills and knowledge in the veterinary field. Growing and sharing her knowledge on veterinary care and the science behind recommendations is something she enjoys. Bridget grew up locally in Vancouver, WA, and has always had Labrador Retrievers growing up. Currently, she has an English Lab named Bella who loves all of the attention and belly rubs. On her off time, Bridget enjoys catching up with the Bravo Network (shoutout to the Real Housewives fans!), cooking new recipes, and spending time with her family.