Meet the Team at Summit Animal Hospital

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 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.

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 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!

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’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!

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.

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.