Our Team

Dr. Ryan Cook

Dr. Cook was the type of child who had to regularly fess up that he had brought home another dog or cat. Dr. Cook was so fascinated with cats that he, at one point, considered being a biologist to study Big Cats in Africa. He has a Bachelor’s of Science in Veterinary Medicine with a minor in Ballroom Dance from Brigham Young University. He earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in Ames, IA. He speaks Spanish fluently and is an excellent baker. Dr. Cook is a card-carrying member of the National Sarcasm Society (like we need your support) and an expert in Dad-jokes. He is a family man with four children and an adorable wife who also happens to write his bios. 

Dr. Cody Crenwelge

Dr. Crenwelge is from a big family in Fredricksburg, Texas. He studied Zoology at Texas A&M and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. Dr. Crenwelge (pronounced Cren-well-gee, with a hard /g/ as in the word gift) loves spending time with and caring for Judith, Cletus, and Dracarys and the rest of his house plants, though he still mourns the loss of Bruce the Spruce. A shy singer, he happily serenades his neighbors from the shower. Dr Crenwelge loves to hike challenging trails and when not at work he can be found in remote parts of the Cascades or Olympic Mountains hiking, and on two occasions, officiating in a wedding ceremony.

Dr. Amy Gerrish

Dr. Amy Gerrish grew up in Albuquerque, NM and studied at Colorado State University. Dr. Gerrish (pronounced Gair-ish) has a bachelor’s degree in Biology, with an Anatomy minor, and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband, Ian, moved to Washington right after vet school and have been here ever since. They have three kids, who are growing up too quickly, two dogs, two cats and two horses. Medicine is Dr. Gerrish’s passion, especially endocrinology and ophthalmology. She also loves camping and gardening. At APC, we know it’s almost summer because Dr. Gerrish has vegetable starts available. She is in love with Ian, her children, Oreos and Cheetos, in that order.

Dr. Wendy Karle

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Wendy Karle graduated from Ohio State University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Karle (pronounced Car-lee) worked for 13 years in Northern California, Oregon and Seattle until she came home to Affordable Pet Care. Dr. Karle has in order of feeding priority: 2 children, 5 dogs, 2 cats (2 kittens pending), a hamster and a husband.

Christl Cook
Clinic Director
Christl, Dr. Cook’s other half, is our accountant, creative director, maintenance woman, cheerleader, editor, paper pusher, and budget setter. She loves literature, woodworking, remodeling, Ryan, her children, and her set of Dewalt power tools. She has a favorite drill, and tree, but not a favorite child. Christl also possesses an overactive imagination and a taser. Her two favorite places in her house are her garage, where the tools live, and her library upstairs.

Emily
Medical Manager

Emily’s passion for animals began at a young age, bringing home every stray or lost animal she came across. Emily is always moving. She organizes the schedule, the people and the inventory — all really well! Emily is currently attending school to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Life away from the clinic is never dull with her dogs, Sol, Charlie and Hank and her husband, Alfredo. Emily has a green thumb and is the caretaker of over 67 house plants. She also enjoys painting, and days at the race track with Alfredo.

Isabella
Veterinary Assistant Team Leader

Isabella has dreamed of working in a veterinary clinic since she was in the first grade. In her free time she loves to sing, play the piano, organize events, do crafts and calligraphy. Isabella also loves to read. She has read over 100 books in the last 6 monthsd! Isabella is currently attending Penn Foster to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. We are so grateful to work with such a talented, capable, kind human!

Arloa
Veterinary Assistant

Arloa loves all furry things. After work she spends time with Ollie Small, her pygmy goat and Teddy, a Holland lop bunny. She also likes experimenting with plants: nursing sick plants and propagating unusual specimens. She has completed the Sno-Isle veterinary assistant course and plans to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Loa surprises us often with her steadiness and compassion.

Ashley
Veterinary Assistant

Ashley loves country dancing, country music and working on her Toyota 4Runner. She has a favorite pair of cowboy boots and loves to help others. She’s been told she has healing hands. New to veterinary medicine, she is excited to learn and a very quick study.

Ella
Veterinary Assistant

Ella has always loved animals and wanted to work with them. She is interested in a career in Veterinary Medicine, and possibly becoming a Veterinarian one day. We are lucky to have her. Ella is currently enrolled in school working toward her Associates degree. When she is not working, she enjoys drawing, reading, doing craft projects and playing with her own dog, Cooper, of course.

Emily
Veterinary Assistant

Emily, while fluent in Spanish, is also a quick learner and very pleasant company. She currently aspires to a career in avian medicine sparked by Percy, her blue Agapornis. In her spare time, she can be found teaching Percy to skateboard or enjoying nature. Emily loves to hike and travel and is always up for adventure!

Hannah
Veterinary Assistant

Hannah has a degree in Animal Science. She has 2 German Shepherds: Dakota and Remington and a cat named Itty Bit. She loves hot cheetos, gardening and reading, though not all at once. Hannah’s most unusual skill is milking cows which she did for 2 years.

Heather
Veterinary Assistant

Growing up Heather was involved in 4-H, FFA, and the American Angus Association, mainly showing beef cattle. She has a Certificate in Veterinary Assisting and Grooming in addition to a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Science with a minor in Natural Resources. Heather and her husband own a small hobby farm with goats, chickens, a duck, rabbit, cats (Merlin, Mr. Meowgi, Sophie) and a lovely dog, Luna.

Jordayne
Veterinary Assistant

Jordayne loves drawing and has won some art competitions. She vaults horses, loves traveling and dreams of visiting Australia to see all the unusual animals and insects down under. Jordayne would love to have a ferret, chinchilla or tarantula – or, better yet, all three.

Kaylee
Veterinary Assistant

Luke
Dental Technician

Luke has an impressive collection of name tags. He has had every job from pizza delivery to roofing. All that changed when he started working here. He learned how to draw blood, take x-rays, hold pets, and clean their teeth. If you hear a loud laugh, it’s probably Luke and there are usually a couple others laughing along with him – though never as loud.

Maya
Veterinary Assistant

Maya is a third year student at WWU. Maya is very passionate about animal rights and has taken a stand since middle school to stop eating meat. She is quiet and clever, and about 5’4″ with brown eyes — the rest changes, sometimes without notice (hair color).

Reggie
Veterinary Assistant

Reggie, in addition to an obvious love for animals, has a love for music. He tries to go to a concert every month, everything from pop to metal. He has the distinction of having a completely monochromatic wardrobe – all his regular clothes are black. Reggie has a goal of becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician. He is also an ordained minister.

Taylor
Client Services Representative / Veterinary Assistant

Taylor is the one most likely to love-up your pet when they come through our door. She has 6 dogs, 2 cats and 50+ chickens (the chickens have become hard to count). Taylor enjoys participating in agility training with a couple of her dogs: Vex, and Akima. Taylor hardly ever has the same hair color from season to season.

Ambar<s
Client Service Representative
Ambar, originally from Honduras, has a Sociology degree. She adores her daughter, Dahlia and her dog, Marigold. She loves taking pictures of the sunset and collecting Marilyn memorabilia. Ambar also collects inspirational quotes such as: “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.” -Paulo Coelho

Brenda
Client Service Representative

Brenda has a talent for making things with driftwood. Her favorite holiday is Christmas. She loves kayaking, her dog Huckleberry and her sweetheart. Brenda is fun to have around and we all love her hugs! When Brenda has free time, she is usually at the beach with Huckleberry who loves the water.

Carleen
Client Service Representative

Carleen loves dancing, Zumba chocolate and Australia. She likes dogs and hiking – especially together and has the distinction of seeing Billy Idol in concert 26 times.

Elaine
Client Service Representative

Tessa
Client Service Representative

Tobias
Clinic Custodian

Tobias comes from a large family. He loves tortillas, carne asada, jalapenos and Coca Cola Mexicana. He enjoys spending time with Hocus and Pocus at work. We are grateful every day for his exceptional attention to detail, good humor and friendly smile!

Hocus and Pocus
Supervisors

No family is complete without pets, so our Affordable Pet Care family needed some furry companions too. These two brothers keep each other and us company. As you can see, they also try to “help” us with our work. Hocus is first to the food bowl and likes to tease your pets when they are in the kennels. Pocus enjoys sunspots and teasing his brother. We are so grateful for their friendly presence each day.