Our Doctors

Sandra A. Coon, DVM (owner since 1994, BVH service since 1990)

I graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.  My past work experience in various veterinary hospitals and my experience within the ivory towers of the university taught me how much I value the practice of top quality, cutting edge veterinary medical and surgical care.  My experiences since that time have emphasized these lessons in an ever greater degree and have added a greater depth of knowledge of what conditions need to be present to create an environment in which this kind of care can be delivered.     

Since 1994, I have been the practice owner of Broadway Veterinary Hospital, a full- service hospital specializing in dogs and cats.  My husband, Val Lodholm and I have doubled the volume of this business. This growth is due to the excellence of customer service and medical attention I have required from our veterinarians and staff.   

As a practice owner I have dedicated a great deal of effort toward the education of my Veterinarians and staff.  For years we have held weekly to bi-monthly continuing education classes. Additionally I lead weekly "In-Service" meetings for my staff.  I have developed an extensive training program for my staff that includes topics like vaccinations, fleas, skin and ear diseases, dental care and nutrition. I also encourage them to attend outside Continuing Education (CE) as well.  After each CE any staff member who attends presents highlights to the others during the weekly in-service meeting.  In this way, we keep the dynamics of learning and ever-striving to do better as part of the culture of our practice.  I believe that this has contributed greatly to the success of our practice.  Additionally I have never heard my Drs. or staff complain that practice is mundane, boring or routine.

Keri Dertinger, DVM (BVH service since 2007) 

I graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, but I have never considered myself a true "Spartan" supporter.  I grew up here in the Northwest and completed my Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of Washington in 1997, "Go Huskies!"  I have been thrilled to be back in the Northwest, since moving back home last year from Los Angeles (and you think the traffic here is bad).  Between taking care of our garden and our little zoo of three dogs and two cats, my Partner and I enjoy hiking, kayaking and rock-climbing in the little spare time we have!  I look forward to meeting all of you soon and continuing the tradition of excellent and compassionate veterinary care here at Broadway Veterinary Hospital.