Your pet’s emotional and physical well-being is prioritized with every visit. We put the patients first!
Dr. David Bell was always attracted to the diversity of the veterinary profession. He loves being able to apply multiple fields of science when helping to change the lives of furry family members for the better. In short, it combines two of his favorite things: science and helping others! Dr. Bell is the proud owner and operator of Olympia Veterinary Hospital.
For Lisa, veterinary medicine is truly a family affair. She’s married to Dr. David Bell, Olympia Veterinary Hospital’s co-owner and operator! Lisa gets to put her background in accounting and administration to good use every day—she keeps things running like a well-oiled machine as the clinic’s Practice Manager.
Rissa grew up in American Samoa, where her family’s backyard became a haven for chickens, dogs, cats, and the occasional injured bird. A standout memory is when her grandpa rehabilitated a myna bird, teaching it to fly to his finger — a magical moment that sparked her love for animals.
Debbie grew up on a farm in Idaho, where raising and caring for animals was a part of life from day one. She’s been helping to better the lives of the earth’s creatures her entire life! Debbie is proud to serve the pets and animal parents of the area as Olympia Veterinary Hospital’s Office Manager.
With parents who both served in the Marines, Cari didn’t have the luxury of “growing up” anywhere in particular. Over the course of her childhood, the family lived in five different states, and Cari was the “new kid” 19 different times. While the scenery may have changed, the one thing that remained constant in Cari’s upbringing was her love of animals. This fondness only grew stronger over the years, and now Cari is able to share that passion for pets with the clients and patients of Olympia Veterinary Hospital!
Growing up with a nurse for a mom, Rebecca saw firsthand the impact medical care can have on the lives of others. Her love of animals drove her to follow a similar path, only caring for four-legged patients instead of two-legged ones. Experiencing the human-animal bond is something that truly inspires and motivates her.
Anika was only a young girl when she vowed to one day care for pets professionally. That passion just never quit. Now, Anika gets to live her dream—she cares for pets hands-on as a Veterinary Assistant.
Growing up, Kris always had a fascination with animals. Instead of watching Barbie movies or reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid like other children her age, Kris could usually be found watching animal documentaries or reading the latest copy of National Geographic. At age seven, Kris and her grandmother discovered an abandoned baby bunny. Together, they nursed the tiny kit back to health and released it back into the wild. This experience inspired Kris to pursue a career in the veterinary field.
For Athena Moore, veterinary medicine isn’t just a career goal—it’s been her passion since the age of eight. That was the year her family brought home Ivy, a golden retriever who quickly became Athena’s shadow and best friend. From that moment on, caring for animals didn’t feel like a chore—it felt like a calling.
“One small cat changes coming home to an empty house to coming home.”
– Pam Brown