Meet Our Team

Dr. Brechner (‘Brekner’) was born and raised mostly in South Florida before moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2010. She completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Washington and is a loyal Husky fan! She and her husband, Alex, are proud owners of a retired racing Greyhound, Tonks, and two domestic shorthair cats, Davos and Foosa. They are both immensely excited to once again call Seattle their home.

Dr. Brechner joined Northeast Veterinary Hospital in June of 2021 and is thrilled to be a member of this fantastic team! Her interests include Greyhound/Sighthound medicine, feline medicine, surgery, strengthening the Human-Animal-Bond, exotic animals/pocket pets, and parasitology.

In her spare time, Dr. Brechner enjoys spending time on the ocean, coaching figure skating, golfing, running, painting, crafting, listening to music on her record player, and touring the many breweries and wineries that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

D.V.M. – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

B.S. – University of Washington

Dr. Christensen joined Northeast Veterinary Hospital in 1996, after working in mixed-animal practices in the Caribbean and Nebraska

Preventative medicine for your pet, the nuances of managing chronic issues, and all the available options for diagnostics and treatment often require extensive discussion. Dr. Christensen's focus is communication and working with clients to keep their pets happy and healthy, always taking into account the logistical and emotional cost

Dr. Christensen has no pets himself, but loves his wife Mary, and so agrees to house and care for the menagerie. He has multiple hobbies outside of work, and according to the staff, these will probably be described in repetitive detail at your appointment.

D.V.M. -  Kansas State University, 1992

Dr. Edwards first knew she wanted to be a vet at age 12 while volunteering at the local animal shelter in Texas. After finishing her veterinary degree, Dr. Edwards relocated to Seattle, working at a small cats-only clinic. Wanting more diversity, Dr. Edwards joined Northeast Veterinary Hospital in 2006 and is now a partner in the clinic.

Special interests include: Soft tissue surgery, feline inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes.

D.V.M. -  Texas A & M University, 2004

B.S. -  Midwestern State University

Dr. Fisher grew up in southern California where his first interest in the veterinary world began as he and his brother raised and cared for a number of turtles and other creatures in their pond-filled backyard. He attended University of Wisconsin Veterinary School where he met his wife, Dr. Wrycha. He joined Northeast Veterinary Hospital in 2012 and is a partner in the practice.

His interests in veterinary medicine include tough internal medicine cases, dentistry, and seeing the occasional reptile. Other than work, he spends much of his time with his family, enjoys running and is contemplating running another marathon.

D.V.M - University of Wisconsin, 2005 

B.S. -- Cal Poly Pomona

M.S. -- Cal State Fullerton

Dr. Kaitie Ivory grew up in Woodinville, and is very excited to be back in the PNW after a decade spent in eastern WA and western MT. She grew up surrounded by pets as part of her family, and veterinary medicine perfectly combines her love and affection for animals with her joy in problem solving, critical thinking, and contributing to the community. 

 She's especially interested in soft tissue surgery, ultrasonography, and fostering the human-animal bond.

 Outside of the clinic she enjoys mountain biking and skiing, cuddling with her two dogs, Sully and June, reading historical fiction and memoirs, and going to see live music again!

D.V.M. – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

B.A. – Whitman College

Born and raised in Queens, NY, Dr. Tweed earned her veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2000. Dr. Tweed has a special interest in Chinese medicine and how it can be integrated into Western veterinary medical practice. She received her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2017 from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.  

Anyone who knows Dr. Tweed knows about her obsession with brachycephalic breeds (French and English bulldogs, pugs, and other squishy-faced dogs), especially her own French bulldogs 'Cecile' and 'Mavis.' In her spare time, Dr. Tweed's passions include photography, making jewelry and creating assemblage art for her Etsy shop, and composing and performing music on her vintage 1980's Yamaha DX7 synthesizer. 

D.V.M--Cornell University

C.V.A.--Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Ward  was raised in Seattle, and always knew she loved animals. She graduated from Washington State University in 1996, and joined Northeast Veterinary Hospital in 2002.

Her interests in veterinary medicine include acupuncture and orthopedic surgery. Outside of work she enjoys dog training, as well as arts and crafts.

D.V.M. -  Washington State University, 1996

C.V.A. - I.V.A.S. Certification, 2001

Dr. Wrycha rejoined Northeast Veterinary Hospital in 2011, and is a partner in the hospital.

Her interests in veterinary medicine include opthalmology and soft tissue surgery. Outside of work she enjoys running marathons and spending time with her family.

D.V.M. - University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005