Elizabeth Edmunds, DVM

If Dr. Edmunds hadn’t yet figured out by age 14 that she was destined to become a veterinarian, her frequently and elaborately bandaged pony probably had. Dr. Edmunds grew up around horses in a small New Hampshire town, and received her veterinary degree from Cornell University in 1998. She completed a year-long, post-doctoral internship at Pilchuck’s equine referral hospital following graduation, and then became a Pilchuck staff veterinarian in 1999. Her practice has included critical care work in the large animal referral hospital, primary care on ambulatory service, and equine reproductive services at Puget Sound Equine Reproduction Center. Dr. Edmunds loves her family and hopes heaven is full of Shetland ponies, goats, and “muttweilers” like the family dog, Emma.

Joanne Fehr, DVM, Diplomate ACVS

Originally from England, Dr. Fehr is a 1993 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a year-long, post-doctoral internship at the Young-Crawford Clinic in Canada, followed by a surgical residency at Colorado State University. After becoming a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Fehr practiced at CSU for another year as an emergency clinician before going into private practice in Alberta, Canada in 1997. Her practice has included significant experience with colic, lameness and arthroscopy. Since joining Pilchuck’s large animal staff in 2001, Dr. Fehr has also become very involved in the medical and surgical treatment of llamas and alpacas. Dr. Fehr enjoys spending quality time with her children, and her husband, the “computer genius”. She has a gift for art, including interior design, and enjoys staying active riding, running or rollerblading.

Roger S. Hancock, DVM

Dr. Hancock graduated from Ross University’s College of Veterinary Medicine on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. He joined Pilchuck’s staff as a large animal practitioner in August 2002, after having spent time at Pilchuck as an extern while still in school. Dr. Hancock moved to the Pacific Northwest from Southern California, bringing with him his exotic birds and his Rottweiler, Clarisse. Dr. Hancock’s diverse practice interests include primary care of a variety of large animal patients and exotic species. His day might include performing a dairy herd check, examining a sluggish tortoise and donning a wet suit to treat sick Koi. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, motorcycling, and mountain biking.

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Lisa Gift Krauter, DVM, Diplomate ACVS

Dr. Krauter has been a member of Pilchuck’s team of boardcertified large animal surgeons since 1992. She graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, and received her equine surgical training at Kansas State University. Her areas of special interest are equine lameness diagnosis and treatment, and colic surgery. She enjoys the challenge of helping her equine patients achieve their athletic potential and is frequently consulted on subtle lameness issues. A former competitive swimmer, Dr. Krauter continues to enjoy water sports and scuba diving. She likes snakes, hates shopping. Dr. Krauter is an active member of her church, and has fun debating religion or politics with her friends. She and her husband enjoy time with their children, hiking and traveling.