Our Team

Dr. Kendra Mudge

Dr. Kendra is a native to North Idaho and grew up in Post Falls. She attended undergraduate school at Washington State University and graduated from RossUniversity School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Dr. Kendra worked at Northwoods  Veterinary Hospital in Athol, ID for four years before purchasing The Animal Doctor in August 2024. 
Dr. Kendra enjoys many aspects of veterinary medicine, she has special  interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine leading her to become certified in acupuncture from Chi University in 2020. When she is not seeing patients at the clinic,  Dr. Kendra  enjoys making stained glass and spending time with her family, cats and dogs.

Dr. Nicholas Vanderholm

Dr. Nicholas Vanderholm grew up and spent much of his life in the Pacific Northwest. He attended Eastern Washington University for his undergraduate education and graduated with his veterinary doctorate from Washington State University in 2023. Dr. Nicholas worked in Deer Park before joining the team at the Animal Doctor in September of 2024.

Dr. Nicholas enjoys speaking with owners about preventative measures that can be taken to help their beloved pets be as healthy as possible. His special interests lie in internal medicine, ophthalmology and cardiology.

In his free time Dr. Nicholas enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, camping, hiking, and being in the great outdoors. He loves caring for and spending time with his dog, cat and cows. 

Brittney Jackson LVT

Brittney was born and raised in Newport, WA and has always had a deep love for animals and helping others. Her passion for veterinary medicine led her to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), a role she truly enjoys every day. Brittney is dedicated to providing compassionate care and takes pride in supporting both her patients and their owners. She is passionate about her work and loves being an LVT, where she can make a positive difference in the lives of animals.