Here to serve you.

You know your pet better than anyone.

My job is to help you make the best decisions for them.

When you bring your pet to the veterinarian, you want to know they're in good hands. You want someone who listens, explains things clearly, and genuinely cares about your pet. And you want to leave feeling confident about what comes next.

That's the kind of veterinary hospital I wanted to create.

I founded Sunrise Veterinary Hospital because I believe great medicine and genuine kindness should go hand in hand. I want you to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns, and being part of the decisions we make about your pet's care. Sometimes the best path involves advanced diagnostics or surgery. Other times, we can start with a simpler approach and take things one step at a time.

A little about me...

I previously owned Medical Lake Veterinary Hospital (as Dr. Heather Dutton) with my sister, Dr. Trina Dutton. Since then, I've worked in emergency medicine, general practice, and spay/neuter programs serving low-income families. Each experience has strengthened my belief that good medicine begins with understanding both the pet and the people who love them.

I have lived in Washington my entire life, and opening Sunrise is an opportunity to build another locally owned hospital rooted in the community. Outside of veterinary medicine, my husband, Brian, and I are raising five kids in our busy blended family. Brian is a nurse practitioner. So caring for people, solving problems, and the occasional dinner-table medical discussion are all pretty familiar parts of our lives.

I have built Sunrise to be a place where you are treated kindly, your concerns are taken seriously, and you and your pet are remembered.

The name Sunrise was inspired by an old hymn my grandma used to sing, Joy Comes in the Morning. Sunrise is a new chapter for my family, and those words feel especially meaningful. Sunrise represents a fresh start, a new day. Joy truly does come in the morning.