Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Evergreen Animal Hospital. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get To Know Our Team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care. We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Our Veterinarians
DR. BRIAN KANE
Dr. Brian Kane is a Seattle native that graduated from Washington State University in 2006. A week after graduation he began his career at Evergreen Animal Hospital and fell in love with the practice and the community.
He is passionate about facilitating the human-animal bond through preventative medicine and client education. He enjoys the great variety of cases that we see at Evergreen each day, and he has a special interest in surgery and orthopedics.
When not in the hospital, Dr. Kane loves spending time with his wife, two sons, their cat Mahler, and the rest of his family. He also enjoys exploring the great outdoors, distance running, and working on classic cars.
DR. LIANA HANKWITZ
Veterinarian
Dr. Liana Hankwitz has been practicing at Evergreen Animal Hospital since 2005. She graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998 and lived briefly in Arizona before returning to the Pacific Northwest. Her interests lie in internal medicine and preventative care. When not at work, she enjoys traveling, boating, and spending time with her husband, two children, and two cats.
Veterinary Assistants
LOIS
Lois has been in the veterinary field for 16 years! She moved to Washington 6 years ago and has been with Evergreen Animal Hospital the entire time. Lois has one cat named Nala who’s favorite napping area is on the back of the couch. Nala will also sit on command…for snacks of course. Smart Cat.
Lois spends her free time with family and going to baseball games.
JULIETTE
She is a recent transplant to the PNW and is taking advantage of the beautiful scenery to go on walks and watch wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys reading, and making bread.
LUCAS
Since joining the field, he’s dedicated himself to advocating not just for the people but also for their pets, finding a unique sense of purpose and joy in helping our animal friends wherever he can.
Hospital
Manager
KRISTIN
Associate Hospital Manager
JESSICA
Associate Hospital Manager
Jessica began her veterinary career as a receptionist in 2018, and enjoys working with all species of animals. She has a Bachelor’s degree in zoology from Northern Michigan University and is interested in anything related to wildlife and ecology. Jessica has an 11-year-old Afghan Hound named Kal, who inspires her every day to go to work and help others navigate their pets’ welfare. Kal was recently promoted to the position of Big Brother to a kitten named Minerva Moon, who puts all her effort into keeping her brother and mother on their toes. Kal’s favorite pastime is maintaining his business as Kalcifer Jones, Private Investigator, while Minerva’s is to ensure that their mom’s life revolves her Son and her Moon.
Client Service Representatives
KYLIE
Kylie has lived in Washington most of her life and loves the PNW. Working in various fields she realized that going back to what she dreamed of doing, working with animals, was what she wanted to do. Kylie is a veterinary receptionist who wants to work towards being a vet tech.
She enjoys spending time with her wife and family in her off time, crafting, and reading. She is the co-owner of a loving American Staffy named Gwendolyn.
DANA
This is Dana’s first job working in a veterinary hospital as a receptionist. She loves working with animals more and more every day. She takes pride in showing compassion and care for pets, and works hard to learn more in her role all the time. Her 8-year-old chihuahua mix Paco is her best friend! Outside of work she’s a full-time student, and balances her studies with outdoor adventures like hiking, always finding ways to connect with nature and animals.
Kennel Assistant
TRYSTAN
Trystan is a recent addition to the Evergreen family. He is 16 years old and is currently in college studying for an AAS degree. He plans to pursue a career in wildlife conservation working for an animal sanctuary or traveling to be in the heart of the fight. Outside of work you can find Trystan reading on a bench, hiking through the forest, or hanging out in local coffee shops. His family is very important to him, and he considers his Father, his older sister, and his twin sister to be his best friends.
