Thomas Gil Hodges DVM
Dr. Hodges received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 1985. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. After graduation he was recruited by a prominent small animal hospital in Dallas, where he specialized in Feline Medicine. He returned to the Northwest and has owned and managed Cat Care Clinic Bellevue for over twenty years. As a result of the clinic's growth and the expansion of the Eastside's population, Dr. Hodges opened a second feline only facility, Cat Care Clinic Sammamish, in 2002. He is a member of both the AAFP, and AVMA.
Dr. Hodges and his wife Kathryn enjoy a small Equestrian farm and business at their home in the Snohomish area, and are busy with their three teenaged children, horses, hamsters and their "Cat" BC Hodges.
Louise Rutter VetMB
Dr. Rutter graduated from Cambridge University Veterinary School, England, in 1995 and worked in a small animal practice for nine years before moving with her husband to the United States. She obtained the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate of Veterinary Dermatology in 2003, and has a particular interest in balding, itchy cats! In her free time, she enjoys hiking and birdwatching all over Washington State.
Rachel Israel DVM
Dr. Israel graduated from Washington State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2005. She joined Cat Care Clinic in 2006 as she believes working at a cat only clinic enables her to practice a higher level of specialized care for her patients. Her favorite work interests include Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Geriatric care.
Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and their two cats Gilly & Sally, seeing family, and entertaining friends with her gourmet cooking.
Andrea Hoover DVM
Dr. Hoover graduated from Washington State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Her interests include internal medicine, preventative care and feline behavior. She and her husband Chris came to the pacific northwest four years ago and enjoy mountaineering, kayaking, photography and spending time with their two Bengal cats, Ryoushi and Sasha, and their English Setter, Captain Jack.
Kathryn W. Zahlis Hodges
Kathryn, Dr. Hodges wife, is the co-owner of Cat Care Clinic. She has owned and loved several purebred American Shorthairs. She shares an interest in medicine and operates an Equine layup, recovery and training facility at their ranch in the Snohomish area. She specializes in Dressage and Gaited horses. Currently, they own several horses including Peruvian Paso Stallion, Bonito CR and Peruvian Paso Mare, La Valentina. Kathryn continues to have a successful Equestrian career and holds numerous titles. She also has traveled with the USET Equestrian Team with her Dressage Instructors throughout Europe.
Her other interests include International Fashion, having modeled throughout Europe, Japan, Mexico and the USA, in the eighties and nineties. Currently, she and Dr. Hodges are busy with their three teenaged children, horses, hamsters and their "Cat" BC Hodges.