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| Monday | | 7:00am-8:00pm | | Tuesday | | 7:00am-8:00pm | | Wednesday | | 7:00am-6:00pm | | Thursday | | 7:00am-6:00pm | | Friday | | 7:00am-8:00pm | | Saturday | | 8:00am-5:00pm | | Sunday | | 9:00 am-5:00pm | | For after hours emergency care Animal Emergency Clinic, 5608 Durango, Tacoma, WA (253) 474-0791 |
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Our Staff
Doctor
Dr. Susan M Shirley , DVM Dr. Shirley graduated Summa Cum Laude from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1976. She has owned Firgrove Veterinary Clinic since 1979. She currently enjoys the company of Webster, Captain, Edie, Ginny and Sly.
In her spare time Dr. Shirley enjoys spending time in her garden. | 
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Dr. Randy N Webster , DVM
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Dr. Webster graduated with honors from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1988. He co-owns Firgrove Veterinary Clinic, and is dedicated to providing exceptional and kindhearted treatment for animals, with compassionate understanding for owners of sick or injured pets. His special interests include feline and canine medicine and surgery. He is a proud father of two, and husband to lovely wife Amy. At home he has 3 cats Buzz, Woody and Tiger-Pumpkin.
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Matthew Barber , DVM
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Dr. Barber started with us in 2005. He obtained his DVM at Michigan State Universtiy in 2004 and interned at Washington State Universtiy.
Dr. Barber has two cats at home; Atikas, a maine coon mix and Bear a domestic short hair and one dog; a lab mix named Dori
Outside of work Dr. Barber enjoys spending time with his family and pets, hiking and traveling. |
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Dr. Heidi Kos , DVM Dr. Kos started with us in 2006. She received her DVM at Washington State University with honors in 2005.
Dr. Kos has two cats at home; Atikus a maine coon mix and Bear a black domestic short hair.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at home with her family and pets, hiking and reading. | 
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Ann Haugen , DVM
Dr. Victoria Santiago , DVM Dr. Santiago has been with us since September 2009. She received her DVM at Colorado State University in 2003. She previously received her undergraduate degree from University of Nevada at Reno.
Dr. Santiago shares her home with 3 dogs: Dolce -- a lab, Lucille -- a beagle mix, and Chicle -- a chihuahua. She also has 3 cats: Max -- a domestic long hair, Oscar Mew-Mew and Eunice both domestic short hairs.
In her spare time she enjoy spending time with her husband and 2 children, their pets, gardening and nature.
Management
Marj , BS in Psychology Marj is our practice manager, and has been with us since 2000.
Marj currently shares her home with 2 dogs. Jack, a rambunctious chocolate lab, who joined her family when her son's family moved from Alaska to Japan, and Minnie, a bulldog who is the former model of the Minneapolis Tribune Newspaper. She was very shy when she first arrived in the household, but has adapted well to relaxing on the couch with the family.
She also has 1 cat at home, Gilligan who pretty much rules the house and feels that anyones lap is his throne.
Outside of work, Marj enjoys spending time with her family, friends and pets. She enjoys traveling and has visited many foreign countries as well as sewing, quilting, antiques and nature. | 
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Malinda , BS in Zoology
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Malinda has been with us since 1982 and is assistant office manager / receptionist.
Malinda shares her home with 4 cats; Ninja, a Domestic Short hair; Smokey, a Domestic Long Hair; Mai Tai, a Siamese mix; and Jewel, a Himalyan Persian. 3 of her 4 cats her adopted from Firgrove.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering at her children's school, reading and camping. |
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Nina
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Nina has been with us since February 2005. A Roger's High School graduate, she has extensive experience from working in a veterinary emergency clinic.
Nina shares her home with Three B's Razzle Dazzle Me Rena STCs CGC "Razzle" (Australian Shepherd); CH Three B's Brazin Black STDCCD "B.B." (Australian Shepherd); AKC Bred By Ch./ ASCA Ch. Rena's Arrogent Red Light "Eragon" (Australian Shepherd); Diamond Hills I Got Jaded "Makaya" (Australian Shepherd); and Vicdory Olympic Gold VStoan "Glorie" (St. Bernard).
In her spare time Nina enjoys spending time with family, friends and pets as well as showing, training and breeding Australian Shepherds. |
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Technician
Reception
Darla Darla has been with us since May 2007
At home she has a dog named Dino and 2 fish, named O.G. and Dinosaur.
In her spare time, Darla enjoys spending time with family and friends, river rafting, visiting the ocean and surfing. | 
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Heather
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Heather has worked for us since 2005. She has two dogs. Bubba, an Australian Shephard mix, and Emma, a black lab. She also has two cats. Coal, a black domestic short hair, and Oreo, a black and white domestic short hair.
Outside of work, Heather enjoys playing softball, volleyball, and golf as well as fishing and many crafts. |
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Annette
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Annette has been with us since 2006.
She has 4 pets: 2 dogs; Jessie, a Belgian Malinois mix and Kaden, a great dane mix (adopted from us), 1 cat, Blondie McDreamy Puddy Cat; and 1 Guinea Pig, Sir Pendleton Cavy.
Outside of working at Firgrove, Annette is also a licensed massage practioner and is attending classes for small animal massage.
In her spare time Annette enjoys spending time with family, friends, and pets, reading and camping. |
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Kathy
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Kathy has been with us since December 2006 and has extensive customer service experience.
Kathy shares her home Ellie a Jack Russell Terrier and 3 pets rescued from us Josie, a Beagle Mix, Willow, a grey tabby, and Lexie, a white and grey kitten.
Outside of work, Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dogs, gardening, shopping and going to the ocean. |
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Beverly , AA Beverly has been with us since January 2009. She comes to us with lots of experience with dogs.
Beverly shares her home with 4 Rottweilers: Jag, Stephie, Relli, and Gracie and 1 Papillon: Lexi. She also has one cat: Grady, a Guinea Pig named Marzipan as well as various ducks and sheep.
Outside of work, Beverly enjoys spending time with her pets, training dogs for show, obedience, tracking and herding.
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Assistants
Jackie Jackie started working with us in 1993. She started as a member of the kennel staff and grooming and now she is a veterinary asssistant.
Jackie shares her home with 2 Japanese chins, J.D. and Lacy (pictured).
Outside of work, Jackie enjoys fishing, horseshoes and volleyball | 
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Katie
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Katie has been working with us since December 2005.
She has 5 sweet pets -- Rose a pit bull mix, Titan a blue nose pit bull, Roca a blue/fawn pit bull, Azul a domestic long hair cat and Lylah a domestic short hair cat.
In her spare time she enjoys fishing (crabbing and squidding as well!) as well as camping and gardening. |
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Rachel , AA Rachel has been with us since June 2008 and comes to us with lots of previous veterinary hospital experience.
Rachel shares her home with Ginger a Golden Retreiver and Gus a Parakeet.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her pets. She also enjoys nature and working out.
Tina , AA Tina has been with us since November 2008. She has previous experience as a phlebotomist.
Tina shares her home with 2 dogs: Sammy a Schipperke and Katie a Black Lab.
In her spare time Tina enjoys spending time with family, friends and her pets, church activities, and singing.
Animal Care Taker
Nita
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Nita has been working of us since November 2002.
She is very caring and compassionate and has extensive experience grooming all breeds of dogs and cats. She especially enjoys giving specialized clips such as Cocker Spaniels and Poodles.
In her spare time Nita enjoys relaxing at home.
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Millie
Erica Erica has been with us since May 2009.
Erica shares her home with Levi James (pictured) a black lab.
In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her family and friends and Levi James, as well as cleaning and watching her favorite T.V. programs. | 
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