Meet Our Veterinary Team

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. 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. 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. 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!)

Dr. Andrew Logan has loved animals since he was a young boy. Growing up in Northern California, he spent much time raising birds from finches to geese, as well as multiple small mammals, and exotics. Dr. Logan began employment in the veterinary field working as a Veterinary Assistant in 2006. Following his passion for animal care, he attended and graduated from Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. After becoming a doctor, he returned to his home hospital, a feline practice, where he began his training, this time as an associate veterinarian. Dr. Logan works at Cedar Plaza Veterinary Clinic and Martha Lake Veterinary Clinic. Logan loves spending time outdoors, and in his free time, he loves to mountain bike, run, hike, and kayak. He shares his house with a cat named Chip, a dog Duke, various frog species, and a veiled chameleon. Doctor Logan has been a member of the Association of Amphibian and Reptile Veterinarians since 2021 and has attended Exotics Con in 2020 and 2021. He loves working with all creatures great and small; from felines and canines to pocket pets, avians, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and any exotic that needs veterinary care, including tarantulas. He looks forward to seeing your furry, feathered, and scaled companions!

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.

DVM, Practice Limited to Internal Medicine

Dr. Katherine Spry completed her undergraduate degrees in Agribusiness Management/Animal Science and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. Following three years of mixed animal practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Dr. Spry shifted her focus to emergency medicine and critical care. After relocating to Kansas City, she dedicated 16 years to emergency medicine and critical care in a 24-hour, multiple-specialty private practice.

Dr. Spry then embarked upon a three-year, private practice internal medicine residency in Overland Park, Kansas. Upon completion of her residency, she continued on with the same specialty and emergency medicine practice for another six years. While working in the internal medicine department, she served as one of the founding members of a satellite clinic for emergency medicine and specialty care. In 2020, Dr. Spry moved to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to practice internal medicine at a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in Seattle.

Dr. Spry is interested in many aspects of internal medicine/critical care, and her diverse background has been a great benefit to the care of her patients. Special areas of interest include immune-mediated disease, endocrinopathies, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal disorders, ultrasound, and endoscopic procedures.

Away from work, Dr. Spry enjoys reading, landscaping, spending time in the garden, occasional hiking, mountain biking, and martial arts.

DVM, Anesthesiologist

Observe virtual veterinary anesthesia is an online anesthesia support service that was founded by Dr. Jordan Nickell. Dr. Nickell received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. He then did a rotating small animal internship at the University of Florida, followed by an anesthesia residency at the University of California, Davis, and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. Since finishing his anesthesia residency, Dr. Nickell has worked in both academic and private practice institutions. During this time, he noticed a vacuum of anesthesia support for veterinarians, their staff, and their patients. To help fill this void, he started Observe.

Through Observe, Dr. Nickell can provide real time support for any patient that needs a procedure which requires anesthesia. Using video conferencing, he is able to track a patient’s vital parameters (heart rate, blood pressure, etc.) as well as talk with both the anesthetist and the veterinarian to address any concerns. This helps to ensure that veterinarian can focus on the procedure, the anesthetist feels supported, and the patient receives the best possible care.

Head Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Morgan Plant comes from Highlands Ranch, Colorado where she studied zoology for 2 years at Colorado State University, graduating in June 2022. Morgan joined our practice 3 years ago to pursue her dream career in the vet field. She officially achieved her goal, transitioning from assistant to a licensed technician in August 2025.

In her free time, Morgan enjoys plant husbandry, practicing her guitar skills, & making crafts . She also loves spending quality time with her pets (2 cats, 2 dogs, 2 snakes, 2 rabbits, & a frog) who are always keeping her on her toes!

With a business background from Western Michigan University, Sonia traded Michigan winters for the Pacific Northwest in 2012 to be closer to family—and never looked back.

Sonia focuses on the big picture—helping drive the practice’s growth while staying true to what she’s most passionate about—helping pets live healthier, happier lives. She believes great veterinary care starts with a great team, and she’s committed to building an organization where both staff and patients thrive.

When she’s not helping steer the practice alongside Dr. Pal, you’ll likely find her watching soap operas, cooking, enjoying time with family—or reminding the family dog Lily who’s boss.

Varuna Trivedi is a healthcare operations leader with over 15 years of experience across dentistry and multi-site veterinary practices in India, Canada, and the United States. Trained as a dentist, she transitioned into senior leadership roles managing complex, multi-location healthcare organizations.

She specializes in practice operations, financial performance, compensation modeling, and scalable growth, bringing a data-driven yet people-centered approach to leadership. Varuna has been featured on industry podcasts and has published articles internationally, sharing insights on healthcare management and practice economics.

Pamela has been a valued member of our team since 2019. With over 10 years of experience in veterinary medicine, she has grown from veterinary assistant and lead receptionist into an operations supervisor role. Pamela keeps the clinic running smoothly by wearing many hats and supporting both our team and clients every day. Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking, powerlifting, and spending time with her beloved bunny.

Pete is an Operations Supervisor with a lifelong background in the fitness industry and more than a decade of experience managing studios and supporting high-performing teams. In 2025, he transitioned from human health into veterinary medicine, bringing a strong commitment to compassionate service, operational excellence, and a positive client and staff experience.

Originally from Nebraska, Pete’s path has taken him through Colorado and now to Washington in pursuit of mountains, ocean views, and an active outdoor lifestyle. He especially enjoys getting outside with his two boys and making the most of family adventures together.