Cedar River Animal Hospital

At Cedar River Animal Hospital we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality care for patients to enhance their well being and quality of life. We achieve this by having a compassionate, knowledgeable and professional staff, utilizing the latest technological advances and implementing the foremost medical practices. It is our goal to educate and involve clients in a lifetime health care plan for their special companions.

Cedar River Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Renton, WA. The professional and courteous staff at Cedar River Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Cedar River Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Renton, WA and surrounding areas.

Please take a moment to contact us to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how Cedar River Animal Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

4501 N.E. 4th St.
Suite B
Renton, WA 98059
Phone: 425-226-9773
Fax: 425-228-0466
Email Us

Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Sun: Closed
After Hours: 425-226-9773
Email: PetCare@CedarRiverAH.com

Kim A. Nicholas, D.V.M., M.S.

Dr. Nicholas is a "local boy", growing up in Burien. He started working for a veterinary hospital at the age of 13 and worked there until leaving for college at Washington State University. There, he recieved a Bachelors Degree in Micribiology and Public Health, a Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a Masters Degree in Veterinary Clinical Virology and Immunology.

Active in the local Tukwila Rotary Club, Dr. Nicholas has been Past President of the Seattle-King County Veterinary Medical Association and Past President of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association. Currently he serves as Washington State Delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.

Married for almost 30 years to another "home grown" resident, he and Kathy have two adult children.

Away from work, Dr. N. is busy with digital photography, flying the homebuild airplane constructed in his garage or riding his Harley with friends.

On many days, you can meet his Pug, Abby sitting on the chair in his office and his Black Lab, Sarah hunting for dropped food in our kitchen area. The cats usually stay home, keeping the upholstery covered in cat fur.

Education:

Go Cougs!

Specialities:

Internal Medicine, Surgery
Keri Dertinger, D.V.M.

Dr. Keri Dertinger, or "Dr. D" as she likes to be called, is also locally raised. Growing up in the Maple Valley area with two brothers, she attended local schools including the University of Washington. There, she earned a Bachelors Degree in Zoology before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University.

Since joining us at Cedar River, Dr. D. has increased our veterinary dentistry capabilities and has performed some amazing dental procedures for her patients.

After hours, Dr. Dertinger is an avid hiker and has shared with us some beautiful photos of her travels.

Hiding under her desk you can often find "Abi The Weiner Dog" snoozing in her fuzzy blanket.

Education:

Michigan State University

Specialities:

Dentistry, Internal Medicine
Kelsey

Kelsey is our Licensed Veterinary Techincian and our Office Manager. (With this "lively" crew, it can be a formedable job). She grew up in the farmland of Eastern Washington and was a basketball and volleyball star.

After completing her professional training at Pierce College, Kelsey worked for a time in research before joining us at Cedar River. Beside helping Dr. Nicholas with the management, Kelsey is busy taking x-rays, performing anesthesia, patient monitoring, dental cleanings, client consulting, and numerous other important duties.

Every pet gets one or more blankets to sleep in. With the care offered by Kelsey and her team, it is no surprise that we go through a washer and dryer every year.

During a visit at our practice, you will often hear some "big dog" barking followed by Kelsey yelling at her two Boxer-cross dogs Titus and Gage.

Education:

Pierce College. Licensed Veterinary Techincian

Specialities:

Office Manager, Patient Care
Loryn

You will rarely see Loryn at the front desk. She is primarily in the treatment room and surgical prep area taking care of the patients. Loryn is a very skilled and talented person who will take your pet's x-rays, place I.V. catheters, asssist in surgery, monitor the anesthesia and hold your pet in her arms while awaking from anesthesia.

Another of the barking voices from our kitchen is her adopted Pitbull Cross dog named Quinn.

Education:

Pima Medical Institute

Specialities:

Patient Care
Jacqueline

The most important people in any practice are those who answer the phones, greet you at the front door, schedule your appointments and direct client questions. At Cedar River Animal Hospital, we have some of the best.

Jacqueline has been dominating the presence of the front desk for four years. She somehow manages to keep control of the chaos and still provide amazing support for the pet owners. She will likely schedule your appointment, greet you at the front door and even escort you into an exam room and perfom the intake evaluation.

On many occasions, you will see a baby gate protecting the business office area to contain her daughter's Jack Russell Terrorist.

Specialities:

Customer Service
Tersa

Tersa is both a familiar and a new face. She worked with us several years ago before persuing other interests. We are excited that she is now back with us and greeting our clients with a smile and contageous laugh.

As the client advocate, Tersa is eager to answer your questions and be your liason with the Doctors. She is wonderful at working with our clients to ease appointment scheduling and discharging patients.

Tersa is married to Gary and have two young adult sons. On weekends they call all often be found in the woods riding their dirt bikes.

Specialities:

Customer Service
Cora

Cora starting working for us as a quiet, shy high school kid working in the kennel area. She would walk the dogs, feed the pets, clean kennels and help keep the hosptial clean.

Now, Cora is an integral member of the team who can "do it all". Cora runs the treatment area and triage on Saturday morning, works at the front desk and is a valuable assistant to the doctors and technicians. She is attending Pima Medical Institute to be a veterinary assistant and provides us with silly jokes and a smile.

Education:

Student at Pima Medical Institute

Specialities:

Patient Care, Customer Service
Andrea

Andrea has been with us for over a year. She started out working in the kennel area, taking care of the pets and helping to keep the hosptial clean.

Her eagnerness to help and enthusiasm has enabled her to develop into a very valuable assistant. Andrea can be found assisting the Doctors, the Techs and making sure the pets are warm, clean and well cared for.

Specialities:

Kennel, Patient Care
Tami

Another key person to care for your charished pets is Tami. She is often at the office early in the morning or late into the evening making sure the pets are well cared for. It is common for Tami to take the dogs for long walks for some exercise and chance to "go potty". She is wonderful at helping the Doctors and Techs and does a wonderful job maintaining the kennel area.

Specialities:

Patient Care