Our Veterinary Team

Meet our Veterinary Team of

Devoted Cat Care Professionals

Timarie Simmons, DVM

Veterinarian

Timarie Simmons, DVM Dr. Simmons has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1998 but has been working in the field since 1985. She enjoys medicine and surgery and has had a long-term interest in animal welfare medicine. Although she has practiced medicine on exotics, dogs and cats, her love for cats led her to seek out an opportunity to focus on just feline medicine. She has a special interest in brachycephalic breeds but loves all types of cats! She believes owner education and communication is important in making care plans that work for each client’s family and their pet.

Sophia Kassotakis, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Sophia Kassotakis was born in California and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She has worked as a veterinarian in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and now Washington.

Dr. Sophia takes pride in the connections and relationships she develops with people and feline loved ones. She believes in the human-animal bond and its ability to make the world a more compassionate, caring place. Medically, her interests include Geriatrics.

She’s excited to explore Washington and embark on new outdoor adventures. She also enjoys reading and relaxing on the couch with a hot cup of tea and her cats, Atlas and Mary Margaret.

Valerie Hargett , DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Valerie Hargett is an experienced Associate Veterinarian with 22 years of practice in the field. She graduated from Washington State University Class of 2000 and obtained a Master of Science in Veterinary Infection and Disease Control from the University of Liverpool in 2008. Dr. Valerie’s professional interests include geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and diagnosing difficult cases and symptoms. She prides herself on being able to communicate effectively with pet owners, making them partners in their pet’s health and care management. In her free time, Dr. Valerie enjoys gardening, canoeing, camping, traveling, and cooking with her husband, Marshall. She was born and raised in Bellevue, Washington, where she still lives in her childhood home. Dr. Valerie is a proud owner of a long-haired tortoiseshell calico named “Tortie” and has taken in a local community cat named “Tubby.” She is also an avid Seahawks and Mariners fan.

Meet our Veterinary Staff

Kayla

Client Care Coordinator