Nursing Staff

Our work is made possible by a proficient team of animal health technologists (analogous to RNs), care coordinators, hospital managers, and animal caretakers, who work specifically with cats because we love them.

Alyssa (Shoreline Practice Manager)

Alyssa grew up with cats as well as many other pets, and currently has two adorable kitties of her own. She has always had a loyal devotion to animals, but has developed a special love for cats over the years. She began her veterinary experience working at an animal emergency center and also has years of experience in the pet food and wellness industry. She cat sits as often as she can, and began working with Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center in 2019 for the opportunity to work alongside a wonderful team and fine tune her feline husbandry skills. She dedicates herself to providing tender loving care to every cat who stays in our facility, especially the notably “spicy” cats, and never misses an opportunity to gain a new feline friend.

Miranda (Tacoma Practice Manager)

Miranda has been with us since early 2014. She grew up in Vancouver, WA and joined the U.S. Air Force after high school. After the military, she worked as a community service coordinator and animal care technician at a local animal shelter. She realized her passion for education and feline medicine working in cat examinations, and instructing groups of young community service volunteers. In 2008, she obtained an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and officially became a Licensed Veterinary Technician. After college, she began working for a day practice, and eventually made the switch to an emergency veterinary hospital, where she stayed for the next 6 years. During that time, both of her cats were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and were successfully treated at our Tacoma facility. Having a personal interest in feline hyperthyroidism and a special fondness for senior cats, we are happy to have Miranda leading our Tacoma team. 

Dorian

Dorian was raised with a semi-feral cat, who he spent his first eighteen years of life befriending. During this time he developed an affinity for more sensitive kitties, and an appreciation for their complexity and special needs. In early 2020 he brought this passion for feline husbandry and an interest in veterinary medicine to the Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center, and has loved every minute since! He enjoys tabletop games, fantasy novels and spending time with his partner and their three cats.

Emmet

Emmet has always loved all things nature, and animals in particular. After receiving his bachelor's degree in Global Disease Biology, he studied parasites in a laboratory setting before deciding to find a job that would include more hands-on animal care. When his cat, Chaco, survived Feline Infectious Peritonitis thanks to a novel treatment, Emmet knew he wanted to help other sick kitties and found FHTC. Whenever he is not busy cuddling his three adorable cats at home, Emmet can be found hiking, road-tripping, or playing board games with friends. 

Liz

Liz joined the FHTC team in 2026 and has been a licensed veterinary technician since 2016 after graduating from Pierce College. They have over 20 years experience in veterinary medicine with a background in small animal general practice, and have loved caring for animals their whole life. Outside of work they are raising two cats, a mother (Goose) and her kitten (Duckie), a very adorable pair. They also enjoy caring for and propagating houseplants, spending time with close friends and family, and exploring the many parks around the city of Tacoma.