Our Team

TECHNICIANS

At Ellensburg Animal Hospital our licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) and veterinary assistants are dedicated to your pets health and safety. Our skilled technicians work hard in both clinical and routine laboratory procedures to ensure both timely and precise outcomes are observed. Click the link below to learn more about them!

MANAGER

The manager is responsible for administrative and general office organization. Our manager is always happy to address any questions or assist you as needed.

RECEPTIONISTS

We have four fantastic receptionists that are available to assist you with appointments, general questions, checking-in, and accepting payments.

KENNEL ASSISTANTS

Our hospital’s kennel assistants are responsible for the daily exercise of dogs, feeding, and general sanitation of the hospital. They take pride in making our patients comfortable and providing compassionate care.

Over the years we have been pleased to have students from Central Washington University who have worked for us as kennel staff. We would like to mention those who have gone on to veterinary school (hopefully at WSU but we will forgive those who go elsewhere):

Candis Pajarin Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2012
Kaylin Getzlaff Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2014
Mary Sue Roster Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2015

Veterinarians

Michael Fuller, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Michael Fuller graduated from Washington State University's College of Veterinary…
Daniel Charlton, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Dan Charlton treats both large and small animal patients. Growing up a farm kid in…
Samantha Taylor, DVM (formerly Dr. Howard)

Veterinarian

Dr. Sam Taylor is a proud graduate of WSU College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2010 (GO…
Michelle Charlton, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Michelle Charlton’s practice focus is small animal medicine. She graduated from…
Mary Sue Harrington, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Mary Sue Harrington graduated from Ross University in 2016 after completing clinical…

Technicians

*Jennifer Garcia LVT

Technician

Jennifer Garcia is our licensed veterinary technician. She…
*Marilyn Schwab

Veterinary Assistant

Marilyn has been our veterinary assistant at Ellensburg Animal Hospital since 1989. She…
Danielle Hess

Veterinary Assistant

Danielle Hess was born in Yakima and raised in Ellensburg…
Amanda Rogers, LVT

Technician

Along with her dedication to the care of pets at Ellensburg Animal Hospital, she has pets…
Jeanne Wenger, LVT

Technician

Jeanne has a multifaceted background. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in music…