Dr. Nathan Webster, DVM

Dr. Nathan graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and opened the Lakemont Village Veterinary Hospital several years later in May of 1999.  He enjoys his work and the wide range of problem solving that general practice brings.  Outside of his profession, Nathan has many hobbies including bicycling, running, kayaking, and playing several musical instruments (violin, mandolin, and banjo).  He lives in Seattle near Woodland Park with his wife Jen, sons Milo and Silas, two cats, and their Golden Retriever Lucy.

Dr. Sara Render Hopkins, DVM

Dr. Sara joined Lakemont Village Veterinary Hospital in January 2002 after moving from a mixed animal practice north of Bellingham, Washington.  She graduated from veterinary school at Washington State University in 2000.  Her hobbies include kayaking, camping, reading, and traveling.  Dr. Sara lives north of Seattle with her husband Dennis, son Noah and terrier mix Roy. 

Dr. Claire Huntsberry, DVM

Dr. Claire graduated from Washington State University in May 2008.  She enjoys working with small animals in all aspects of general practice.  In Claire's spare time she enjoys spending time with her horse, Rowdy and three Chihuahuas, Benicio, Kobayashi and Saffron.

Carrie Goddard, LVT

Manager

Carrie joined the Lakemont team after graduating with a BA from Ohio State University and moving to Seattle in 2000.  Her interests include traveling, reading, film, the great outdoors, and spending time with Kenzie (pictured) her life partner of 12 years and Truen Kismet (a kitten in need that landed on the doorstep of LVVH in 2003). Kenzie and Carrie are registered Pet Partners with The Delta Society. 

Jessi Murphy

Veterinary Assistant

Jessi moved to the Seattle area from Kansas. She graduated from Kansas State University in May 2006 with a degree in Biology.  Jessi joined the Lakemont Village Veterinary Hospital team in 2006.  Jessi plans on continuing her career in animal care as a veterinarian.  Her hobbies include hiking, fishing, whale watching and spending time with her husband and their many animals.

Jonathan Wright

Office Assistant/Veterinary Assistant

Jonathan joined the staff at Lakemont in August of 2007.  He considers the Lakemont area home.  His first experience working with animals and the public came when he was fourteen, volunteering at the Pacific Science Center with ferrets and rats.  Jonathan loves to travel, play basketball and visit with family and friends.  He was born in Calcutta, India and has lived in Arizona, Colorado and Washington.  He shares a home with mom, dad, a sister and two Havanese puppies, Lola and Rico (pictured).

Tatum Hackney

Veterinary Assistant

Tatum joined the staff at Lakemont Village Veterinary Hospital in October of 2007.  She is currently a student at PIMA Medical Institute where she is studying to become a Veterinary Technician.  Tatum was born and raised in West Seattle and now lives in Renton with her significant other, and beautiful Pitbull Mix Ruben (pictured).  In her spare time she enjoys writing, reading, cooking and spending time with her family

Lauren Leong

Veterinary Assistant

Lauren joined Lakemont Village Veterinary Hospital in the winter of 2007.  She grew up in the Bellevue area and began her work with animals in the winter of 2002.  Lauren started in grooming and worked her way up to a 24 hour emergency veterinary hospital.  She now has the opportunity to continue with her love for animals at Lakemont.  When outside of work Lauren enjoys being outdoors hiking, fishing, camping, and spending time with her dog Jackson.