Our Doctors
Dr. Raja Velu
DVM, CVA, Owner
Dr. Raja Velu founded Finn Hill Animal Hospital in 2013 to provide quality care at an affordable cost to the Kirkland pet-owning community. His approach to veterinary medicine is strongly influenced by his belief in integrating traditional and holistic medicine to better serve the patients. Dr. Velu graduated from Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Science University in India in 2000 and completed the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates certification program to receive his DVM in the US. He also trained in veterinary acupuncture at Colorado State University.
Dr. Velu has special interests in general practice, soft-tissue surgery, emergency care, and advanced surgery. He especially enjoys orthopedics, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair in dogs, and is experienced with multiple techniques, including complex procedures like TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) and fracture repairs. Before relocating to the US, Dr. Velu practiced equine medicine and treated racehorses. He lives with his wife, 3 kids, and a Maltese named Bingo. He likes to travel and spend time with his family and friends in his free time.
Our Staff
Bianca
Vet Assistant
With over a decade of experience in veterinary medicine, Bianca brings a depth of knowledge and a genuine passion for animals to everything she does. When she's not at the clinic, she's at home with her English Bulldogs, Severide and Boden, her cat Padfoot, and her Bearded Dragon, Charlie Weasley so there's never a dull moment.
Katelynn
Vet Assistant
A graduate of Pima Medical Institute, Katelynn has hands-on experience working with a wide variety of animals. She's deeply passionate about veterinary care and brings that energy to the clinic every day. Outside of work, her two French Bulldogs, Kylo and Kirby, keep her plenty busy.
Katie
Vet Assistant
A WSU graduate, Katie is building her veterinary experience at Finn Hill as she prepares to apply to vet school. She's dedicated to learning and growing in the field, and in her free time, you'll find her hanging out with her two dogs, Tilly and Posy.
Kenton
Receptionist
Kenton has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life. He has one cat, a grey short hair named Gerald. He is working towards becoming e veterinary technician. When he isn’t at work, he enjoys reading and playing board games. If it were responsible, the exotic animal he would most like to have for a pet would be a red panda.
Summer
Hi, I’m Summer! I’m from Georgia originally and recently made my way to Washington, and I’ve basically built my life around loving animals. I’m especially a cat person at heart—I’m great at winning over even the shy or spicy kitties (they’re usually my favorites). At home, I hang out with my two dogs, Poppy and Hank, and my rescue cat, Jelly Belly. When I’m not working, I’m probably being cozy on the couch with them or finding any excuse to spend time with animals.