MEET OUR VETERINARIANS
Dr. Christy Siems, DVM.
Dr. Siems always wanted to to be a doctor, but found human medicine and hospitals unwelcoming. So she decided to follow in hr dads foot steps and become a veterinarian. She graduated from WSU in 1998. She finds creating lasting relationships with clients and their pets most rewarding.
Dr. Siems has a special interest in surgery, especially orthopedics. Her goal with every patient is to understand the clients concerns for their pet and offer compassionate care options that address these concerns.
Dr. Siems spearheaded our Fear Free Certification for our hospital and loves the way the patients respond in a positive way.
Dr. Siems family consists of her husband Jeff, daughter Sophie, French Bulldog 'GiGi', and horses, ponies, chickens, and 'Rosebush' our cat.
Dr. Siems maintains the faith that things work out for the best, the way they were intended. She believes this is an optimistic outlook to live by.
Dr. Mary Sinnamon, DVM
Dr. Mary Sinnamon is living her dream as she had wanted to be a veterinarian since early childhood. She has always had a fascination with all different kinds of animals and would attempt to learn all she could about them. Along with this fascination came a love for their well-being which developed later into her passion for medicine and concern for fellow pet-owners.
Dr. Sinnamon attended Michigan State University and currently lives with her spouse, Elis, who is also a veterinarian. Their pride and joy include their 5 cats, 2 bunnies, and a variety of exotics: tropical fish, snakes, a gecko, a turtle, a tortoise, and tarantulas. She loves and has owned a variety of other invertebrates. Ask her anything about her pets and you can get her to talk for hours!
Dr. Sinnamon is an avid kitty and bunny lover and has a special interest in exotic animal medicine. Her goal is to work alongside pet-owners to provide the best possible care for their pets.
Dr. Laura Strom, DVM, CVA
During her veterinary career Dr. Strom has developed her interests in dentistry, animal behavior, internal medicine, senior pet care, and most recently in veterinary acupuncture. Blending the experience of her conventional training and newly acquired “eastern” medicine to best serve the needs of pets, she now practices “integrative” veterinary medicine offering options of conventional medicine as well as acupuncture and herbal/natural therapies.
Dr. Claudia LaBianca, DVM
Dr. Claudia LaBianca is from Phoenix, Arizona and attended the University of Arizona for her undergraduate education in veterinary science. She graduated from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Claudia has a special interest in surgery and wound management. In her free time she enjoys watercolor painting, gardening, and skiing. Her partner is also a veterinarian and together they share three cats: Ms. Gravy, Pinto Bean, and Chainsaw.
MEET OUR Technicians
Carrie Jones, LVT
Carrie, our lead technician, has been an integral part of LHVC for 25 years. She obtained her technician license over 16 years ago, having completed tech school while working as an assistant at our clinic. A devoted animal lover, Carrie's household includes a diverse pet family: a cat, a dog, a bird, and a fish. When not caring for animals at work, she embraces an active lifestyle, finding joy in golfing, skiing, and hiking during her leisure time.
Sarah Sironka, LVT
With over 18 years of experience as a licensed technician, Sarah brings expertise from both Washington state and Texas to her role at LHVC, where she has been for the past 3 years. An avid animal lover, Sarah's home is a bustling menagerie, housing 3 cats, a dog, a tortoise, 2 guinea pigs, and 2 bunnies. When she's not tending to animals at work, Sarah indulges in her culinary passions, enjoying cooking and baking, and cherishes quality time with her daughter.