Megan M. Kelley, DVM, CVA (IVAS), CVSMT, FCoAC, CCRT
Dr. Megan Kelley was raised in Cashmere where she learned to swim in the Cashmere pool and went to Vale Elementary. Growing up in Cashmere and the surrounding areas instilled in Megan an appreciation and respect for the outdoors, a passion for the arts, and a deep love for animals that evolved into a career in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Kelley knew she wanted to be a veterinarian at a young age, which fueled her desire to excel and persevere. As one of the first Running Start students in the Wenatchee Valley, she graduated with her Associates of Science from Wenatchee Valley College at the time of her high school graduation. Megan went on to graduate from Washington State University in 2001, majoring in Zoology with an emphasis in Veterinary Medicine, was the youngest college graduate to start the Veterinary Medicine Program at WSU in 2001, and graduated from WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005.
Dr. Kelley was certified in veterinary acupuncture in 2011 through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), and in 2017, she became certified in veterinary spinal manipulation therapy (CVSMT), also known as veterinary chiropractics. In 2021, she was certified as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI). She is very proud that Cashmere Veterinary Clinic is the only rehabilitation facility in Central Washington that offers regenerative therapies (Stem Cell Therapy/PRP) and underwater treadmill, laser, shockwave and PEMF therapies.
During her time in practice, Dr. Kelley has learned to successfully integrate the use of both Holistic Medical Treatments (such as acupuncture and herbal therapy) with Conventional Medicine, in order to provide the highest level of care to her patients. Throughout her extensive career, Dr. Kelley has found the use of integrative medicine to be the most natural and effective way to care for animals in both theory and practice.
An involved community member, Dr. Kelley is a part of the cello section in the Wenatchee Valley Symphony and is a proud member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA), is a Fellow of the College of Animal Chiropractors, and Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s 2019 Humanitarian of the Year. When not at the clinic, she can be found snowboarding with her family on the slopes of Mission Ridge, Ski Hill and occasionally Steven’s Pass.
Dr. Megan Kelley has been certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound as of October 2023.
Candi Bray
Candi comes to her Veterinary Assistant position having been in the field for several years. She is no stranger to the workings of a Vet Clinic, having been in a variety of positions in her former employment. She brings an array of skills to her position and is eager to learn!
Candi grew up on a farm in Maple Valley and loves animals. She moved to Colville for high school and college. Every job she has ever had has been centered around caring for animals. Candi sees herself a “helper”, someone who loves to be given a task, then sees it through to completion with proficiency and pride.
Candi Bray received her certification in veterinary rehabilitation in November 2023.
Here is a little-known fact – Candi is a graduate of the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute! You may even get her to give you a few tips on keeping your “Hog” healthy!
What she says about being a member of our team: I love being part of this fun team! Everyone has such a positive attitude! I’m excited to be part of the natural, holistic approach to animal care. It is clear that Dr. Kelley offers expertise and treatments that are not found in other clinics. She values relationships and spends quality time with our clients.
Nikki Ramirez
Nikki joined our team in June of 2021 as a Veterinary Assistant. She has since started her veterinary technician licensing training and is also finishing her certification in veterinary rehabilitation October 2022. She now helps to run the treatment floor as a veterinary technician and our rehab department as a veterinary rehab nurse.
Nikki Ramirez received her certification in veterinary rehabilitation in May of 2023
She is super capable and brings skill and knowledge with her to work every day.
Nikki grew up in Cashmere, graduated from Cascade Christian Academy and got her teaching credentials at Walla Walla University. She is passionate about learning and is ready to jump in wherever needed. She is interested in continuing her education in the field of Veterinary Science. Her experience as an elementary teacher gives her the patience and understanding that will help her succeed!
As most everyone on our team, animals have always been a part of Nikki’s life. Nikki is not only a wife, a mom and a natural born teacher, she is a country girl at heart, at home on a horse, or a tractor, with a down to earth, can do attitude and a heart of gold!
What she says about being on our team: The team here is a very united group. Dr. Kelley is a wonderful leader. It is a great environment for learning, and we have a lot of fun in the process!
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Liz joined our team in May of 2022. She was born and raised in Cashmere. She graduated from Cashmere High School and attended various classes at Wenatchee Valley College. Liz is the “Voice” of The Cashmere Vet Clinic! She is most often the first voice you hear when you call, or the first person you meet when you come into the office. She is friendly, calm and very capable!
Liz has always loved animals. Currently, she and her sister have three dogs and a cat, and are part of a large extended family that enjoy being together. She is applying what she is learning here at the Vet Clinic to her own experiences as a pet owner.
What she says about being on our team: Dr. Kelley and all of the others on this team are dedicated and love what we do! It’s very inspiring to be part of a team who makes every day the best it can be! The team is amazing and Dr. Kelley is truly the best.
Anell Gonzalez
Anell joined our team in May of 2022 as one of our Veterinary Assistants. She loves the field of Veterinary Medicine and is happy to be learning the workings of the clinic from the ground up! She brings a genuine willingness to learn even the most basic tasks, from making sure the clinic is clean to greeting clients and assisting in the care of animals. She has a great attitude and happy to take on new tasks.
Family is very important to her, they are her biggest supporters and help guide her to pursue her dream to work with animals. You might find her out walking her dogs on the weekends, or being with her large extended family enjoying time together.
What she says about being on our team: I look forward to coming to work every day! Learning from such great teachers and mentors helps give me confidence as I learn! It’s like a close family, everyone is cooperative and willing to help. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and I am so happy to be working with such amazing people!
Carsen Clarke
Carsen joined our team in September of 2022. She is super positive and has embraced her position as Client Coordinator with purpose and a big smile for everyone she interacts with!
She graduated from Cascade High School and attended the Arizona School of Massage Therapy. She is third generation, born and raised in Leavenworth. She recently owned and operated a successful restaurant in Leavenworth.
Carsen’s life experiences have given her many valuable skills.
Her work-ethic and willingness to jump in on any and every task makes her a valued member of our team. Her love of math and science, and the fact that she likes things neat and orderly make her a great fit! Her goal is to eventually be trained as an animal massage therapist.
She loves to play board games, and when she is not playing them she is collecting them! Watching old classic movies is one of her favorite guilty pleasures. The Philadelphia Story (1940) with Cary
Grant, Katharine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart is her all-time favorite!
What she says about being on our team: The best part of working with this team is getting to interact with so many animals and their humans. The team so welcoming and caring. They are amazing!
Holly Dodson
Holly joined our team in April of 2023 as one of our trusted Client Coordinators. She is super enthusiastic and eager to learn new skills. She is friendly and positive and greets everyone with a smile! She enjoys her interactions with our clients, human and animal alike.
Holly has lived in Utah and Moses Lake. She has been back in the Valley for 20 years and now lives in Cashmere with her two cats and an elderly Chihuahua. She enjoys working in the yard and takes great pride in keeping things clean, neat and orderly. Holly’s grandfather introduced her to the world of animals when she was very young. She grew up on a farm among sheep, goats, cows, geese and chickens – lots of chickens!
What she says about being on our team: This is a great place to work! Everyone is patient and so good about explaining what is taking place. Whether it is a procedure with an animal or a new computer skill, there is always a chance to learn and grow.
Sophia Hough
Sophia joined our team in February of 2024 as one of our Veterinary Assistants. She has always had a love for helping animals. She graduated from Eastmont High School in 2017 and went on to receive her BA in Art History and Gender, Women’s, Sexuality Studies.
Sophia loves to paint in her free time, and you can find her helping at Class with a Glass in Wenatchee when she is not at the vet clinic. When she isn’t painting, she is spending time with her pets: Finn, Ony, Otis, Star, and Stubbs.
What she says about being on our team: Everybody here is so supportive, we’re like a crazy but loving family. I love getting to help animals in rehab and seeing their progress as the weeks go by.
Kloe
Kloe joined our team in February of 2021 as a kennel assistant. She loves that this role gives her flexibility to be anywhere she is needed in the clinic, which allows her to develop a better understanding of everything we do here.
Kloe grew up in Cashmere and graduated from Cashmere High School in 2023. She is currently pursuing an AA degree at Wenatchee Valley College while working at the clinic. In her free time, Kloe likes to write or draw and spend time with her pets. Her dog, Goose, likes to show off his awkward smile and variety of tricks for an audience.
What she says about being on our team: Who I work with, I am excited and determined to go to work every day to be with my co-workers and meet new animals.