Get to Know Our Veterinary Team
Meet the Veterinarians
Dr. Birpal Buttar
DVM, MVSc, PhD, President
Dr. Pal acquired Cedar Plaza Vet in June 2012 and expanded to Martha Lake Vet, Lynnwood in 2015. He graduated from Punjab Agricultural University, India in 2004. Further, he achieved a Master’s (2006) in Veterinary Parasitology from GADVASU, India, and a Ph.D. (2010) in Animal Sciences from WSU, Pullman, WA. Since moving to WA state in 2006 Dr. Pal has made the Pacific Northwest his home.
Dr. Royal Smalley
Dr. Smalley is a passionate veterinarian who graduated from Colorado State University in 1995. With nearly 30 years of experience, he’s committed to providing compassionate care for animals, focusing on preventative health and emergency medicine. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Smalley loves staying active—whether it’s snowboarding in the winter, hiking and fishing in the summer, or spending time on the water boating. He enjoys any chance to be outdoors and connect with nature.
Dr. Marissa Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins grew up in Bellingham, WA. She completed vet school at Ross University in the Caribbean and clinical year at Colorado State University. Her areas of interest include surgery, cardiology and preventative medicine. Outside of work she enjoys running marathons, going to the gym and hanging out with her pets. She has a dog (Ella) and a cat (Ting) from the Caribbean and a dog from Colorado (Yogi).
Dr. Wendy Karle
Dr. Wendy Karle, an Ohio State University alumna, has been a practicing veterinarian since 2005. Her wide-ranging experience reflects her ability to provide a varied and thorough approach to veterinary medicine. Dr. Karle’s role as a caring guardian to her family, which includes two children, five dogs, two cats, and a hamster, is a testament to her dedication and love for animals. Her extensive experience in the field is a crucial asset to our team.
Dr. Pamela Day
Dr. Kimberlee Woodling
Dr. Woodling is a passionate and dedicated veterinarian with special interests in cardiology, feline, and preventative medicine. Professionally, she’s had the privilege of working at the Pet Emergency Hospital in Dublin, Ireland during her studies, where she assisted veterinarians in triaging and caring for hospitalized patients.
When not at work you can find her enjoying the outdoors with her husband, trying a new local microbrewery, or at home getting lots of snuggles with her cat, Belle (A.K.A. Toodle Bug!)
Meet the Specialists
Dr. Lauren Hamil
DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
Dr. Lauren Hamil, originally from Tallahassee, Florida, earned her undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Florida (UF), where she worked at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and with fruit bats at a local conservancy. Her passion for veterinary medicine and the outdoors led her to Colorado State University (CSU), where she earned her DVM. During veterinary school, she worked in oncology and radiation research and discovered a love for small animal surgery. After completing a one-year rotating internship at North Carolina State University, she returned to CSU for a residency in small animal orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, where she also earned a master’s degree. Board-certified in small animal surgery, Dr. Hamil specializes in soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive surgery. She finds the most fulfillment in improving pets’ lives through surgery, working closely with both pet owners and primary veterinarians. When she is not at work, Dr. Hamil enjoys wildlife photography, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband. She loves spending time with their house full of fur babies: 3 cats and 2 dogs—Munch, Pickett, Biscuit, Peanut Butter, and Poppy Seed.
Dr. Brian Maran, Dr. Holly Sawyer, and Dr. Mikaela Mueller
Dr. EB Okrasinski
Dr. EB Okrasinski has been a highly respected surgeon in the Puget Sound area since 1992 when he created Veterinary Surgery Services, a fully equipped mobile surgery practice and the only one of its kind in the region. Dr. Okrasinksi specializes in technically challenging soft tissue, oncologic and orthopedic surgeries.
Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Tami Bond
Head Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Anthony Ceci
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Sherry Howarth
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Management Team
Sonia
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Varuna
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Jasmine
Lead Vet Assistant
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Pamela
Lead CSR
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