A Culture of Passion

Ksenia Popov

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Ksenia was born in Ukraine and raised in Brooklyn NY. She completed her degree in 2020 at the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland. During veterinary school she had the opportunity to travel to Thailand, Spain, Africa and India to volunteer with veterinary charities and perform surgery and emergency care. Ksenia loves working with all animals but has a particular soft spot in her heart for old grumpy cats and creaky old dogs. She incorporates medical acupuncture into preventative practice and enjoys improving the quality of life in senior cats and dogs with chronic conditions. She’s always excited to meet your furry family members!

Rachel Loesch

Medical Director

Dr. Rachel was born and raised in Green Bay, WI (and yes, that makes her a Packer fan!). She received her undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, and then attended veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, graduating in early 2013. Dr. Rachel practiced veterinary medicine at a small animal hospital in West Virginia for nearly 2 years before moving out to Washington and falling in love with the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Rachel’s specific interests include preventative care, weight management, internal medicine, training/behavioral medicine, and community/client outreach. One of her favorite things is to help teach pet owners tips and tricks to raise their pets, and how to keep them healthy and happy throughout their lives. She is also Fear Free Certified.

Clara Dannemann

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Clara Dannemann was born and raised in Connecticut. She attended Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree in Biology/Animal Behavior. She later attended veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2022. After graduation, Dr. Dannemann moved to Seattle to complete a year-long rotating internship at BluePearl in Kirkland, WA where she gained invaluable experience in emergency medicine and worked alongside a variety of veterinary specialists in surgery, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and radiology. In her time away from the clinic, Dr. Dannemann enjoys hiking, camping, exploring the Pacific Northwest, painting, crocheting, and spending time with her partner and their rescue dog, Tasha, and cat, Bart.

An Le

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. An Le was born and raised in Kirkland, Washington. She attended the University of Washington for her undergraduate degree in Biology, then received her veterinary degree at Washington State University in 2019 – making her both a Husky and a Coug! Dr. Le’s interests include preventative care, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasonography. She is also Fear-Free Certified to help ensure a positive experience for our four-legged family members at the clinic, and she has a special interest in advocating for mental health within the veterinary community. In her time away from the clinic, Dr. Le enjoys spending time outdoors doing activities like hiking and paddle boarding. She also enjoys time indoors reading, playing piano, cooking, baking delicious treats, and rooting for the Seahawks! Dr. Le currently shares her home with her rescue dog, Zuko.

Aimie

Hospital Administrator

Meet Aimie, our Hospital Administrator! Hailing from the beautiful PNW town of Corvallis, Oregon, Aimie brings 5 years of field experience, with the last 3 as the Hospital Director at Fremont Animal Hospital. Her love for all creatures runs deep, both in and out of the office. When she’s not busy leading the team, you’ll find Aimie cuddled up with her loyal Chi-weenie companion, Biggie Smalls (aka Potato), enjoying playful romps and cozy naps under the covers. Join Aimie on her journey, where passion, adventure, and a whole lot of PNW charm await. Let’s explore, learn, and celebrate our furry friends together!

Federico

Veterinary Assistant

Gender/Pronouns
He/Him

Position
Veterinary Assistant

What date did you begin working at the hospital?
I relocated from Northern Virginia on March 3rd and began working for Fremont end of March 2022.

When did you first realize your love for animal care?
I realized my love for animal care after graduating high school in 2013. My first job was as a kennel assistant at Springfield Animal Hospital in Virginia.
Do you have any pets, if so what kind? What are their names and ages? Any fun facts about your pets?
I currently do not own a pet, but I had multiple dogs growing up.

How do you spend your free time? What are your hobbies?
Currently because I am new to Seattle, I like to explore the city and visit popular sights. Making new friends and trying different food spots in my free time. Being that Seattle is full of nature, I have visited different parks to go hiking in. During the warmer months, attending concerts and venues is another hobby of mine.

Sara

LVT

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Jane

Receptionist

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Annika

Veterinary Assistant

Gender/Pronouns
She/Her

Position
Veterinary Assistant

Do you have a college or university degree? Are you currently enrolled in school? If so please describe.
Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences, and Zoology.

What date did you begin working at the hospital?
September 2021

When did you first realize your love for animal care?
During Childhood when I had a golden retriever.
Do you have any pets, if so what kind? What are their names and ages? Any fun facts about your pets?
Milkshake: 8-year-old domestic medium hair, who goes on daily walks. Mocha: 3-year-old domestic medium hair, who knows how to high five!

How do you spend your free time? What are your hobbies?
Paddleboarding, skiing, video games, baking macarons, concerts, running and being a foodie.

Calli

LVT

Gender/Pronouns
She/Her

Position
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Do you have a college or university degree? Are you currently enrolled in school? If so please describe.
Received my degree from PIMA Medical Institute of Seattle.

What date did you begin working at the hospital?
In 2021, during the construction of Fremont Animal Hospital.

When did you first realize your love for animal care?
I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was in kindergarten, but it wasn’t until high school that I realized how passionate I was.
Do you have any pets, if so what kind? What are their names and ages? Any fun facts about your pets?
Atticus is a 5-year-old German/Australian shepherd.
Mabel is a 7-year-old female sassy polydactyl calico.
Alastor-Mad-Eye-Moody is a 1.5 year old crazy cleft palet, with 1 eye.

How do you spend your free time? What are your hobbies?
Watching murder mysteries, or crime shows with my cat. Hiking/Camping with both dogs. Agility + Trick class with Atticus.

Peyton

Veterinary Assistant

Peyton’s passion for animals began early, growing up surrounded by them in Western Michigan. With almost two years of experience in the field, Peyton is dedicated to making every visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible for both pets and their owners. When not working, Peyton enjoys reading with her cat, Miller, or cheering on local sports teams.

Presley

Veterinary Assistant

Gender/Pronouns
She/Her

Position
Veterinary Assistant

Do you have a college or university degree? Are you currently enrolled in school? If so please describe.
Received my veterinary assistant certification from PIMA medical institute.

What date did you begin working at the hospital?
July of 2022

When did you first realize your love for animal care?
When I was a young child.
Do you have any pets, if so what kind? What are their names and ages? Any fun facts about your pets?
Charley is a 4-year-old domestic short hair grey tabby. He lost half his small intestines from eating a string, and still has a love for life like no other. Baxter is a 12-year-old Lhasa Apso Pomeranian mix. He is afraid of hard floors and bowls but will shred any carpet with his fast zoomies!

How do you spend your free time? What are your hobbies?
I love walking around the area. Celebrating Halloween 365 days a year! I go to the movies at least one a week. I play bingo as much as I can. Going to see live music, getting tattooed, playing with puzzles and driving around at sunset.

Tasha

LVT

Gender/Pronouns
She/Her

Position
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Do you have a college or university degree? Are you currently enrolled in school? If so please describe.
BA in English Education, BFA in Theater, and currently teaching Veterinary Technology at PIMA Medical Institute.

What date did you begin working at the hospital?
May of 2022
When did you first realize your love for animal care?
My spouse convinced me to let him get a puppy in 2014, and I absolutely fell in love with her and start4e a new career in the process.

Do you have any pets, if so what kind? What are their names and ages? Any fun facts about your pets?
Two dogs, Luna and Winter, a small mutt, and a medium mutt. A ball python named Ronin, and three dart frogs.

How do you spend your free time? What are your hobbies?
When not teaching and veterinary technician-ing I enjoy playing Dungeon and Dragons, and hula dancing, though not usually at the same time.

Makenzie

LVT

My name is Makenzie (she/her). I graduated from Windward College in Hawai’i in 2019 with an associate’s degree in veterinary technology. I began working at Fremont Animal Clinic in March 2023. My love for animals stems from my father being a humane officer growing up and always having 5+ pets of all sizes at a time. I realized then that I wanted to have a career helping animals. I have two dogs and a cat. Lilee is a 5 year old chihuahua I obtained as a stray in vet tech school, Poké is a 5 year old pitbull/dachshund mix I adopted from an abuse case, and sesame is a 3-legged cat that was an owner-surrender. Poké looks exactly how you think a pitbull/dachshund mix would and I get stopped frequently with people inquiring about his breed. I love cooking, painting/crafts, and gardening in my free time as well as exploring Washington State on my days off.

Megan

LVT

Gender/Pronouns
She/Her

Position
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Do you have a college or university degree? Are you currently enrolled in school? If so please describe.
I have an Associates Degree in Aquarium Sciences, and have recently completed a Veterinarian Technician Associates Degree with the intention to test for my vet tech license this summer.

What date did you begin working at the hospital?
I completed an externship at the hospital over the winter, and began work this spring.
When did you first realize your love for animal care?
I fell in love with animal husbandry as a volunteer at the aquarium when I was a teenager, and worked with aquatic husbandry teams for about 10 years. In mid 2021 I went back to school and made the move from animal husbandry to general practice animal care.

Do you have any pets, if so what kind? What are their names and ages? Any fun facts about your pets?
I have a hand full of reptiles and too many plants. My reptiles are: Mole the Russian tortoise, Noodle the Kenyan sand boa, and Newt the leopard gecko. My favorite plants eat bugs.

How do you spend your free time? What are your hobbies?
I like crafty activities, like quilting, cross stitch, and making costumes for events. For outdoor activities, I love hiking and playing soccer.

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