About Finn Hill
Animal Hospital

Hospitality and Friendliness for Pets and Pet Parents

Finn Hill Animal Hospital was founded in 2013 out of love and appreciation for all animals. More than a decade later, those principles remain as true as ever. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for all our visitors – that starts with Dr. Velu taking the time to greet every pet in the reception area.

Combined with our welcoming atmosphere, Finn Hill Animal Hospital strives to make veterinary care affordable for all. These principles illustrate our commitment to our community’s pets and pet parents.

Meet Our Team

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,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, emergency care and advanced surgery, especially Orthopedics like Anterior cruciate repair (ACL) in dogs using multiple techniques, including complex techniques like TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy), Fracture repairs and all other soft tissue surgeries. Before relocating to the US, Dr. Velu practiced equine medicine and worked treating racing horses. He lives with his wife, 3 kids and a maltese named Bingo. He likes to travel and spend time with his family and friends at his free time.

Dr. Simon Kim

DVM

Dr. Simon Kim is originally from Los Angeles, California. He moved to Seoul, South Korea, when he was young. He attended Seoul National University and the University of Missouri. After graduating in 2002 with extensive clinical experience, he worked in small animal hospitals in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Seattle as an emergency veterinarian and associated veterinarian for 19 years before joining Finn Hill Animal Hospital. His special interests include emergency critical care medicine, surgery, and personalized patient care. Dr. Kim lives in Seattle with his dog, Ginger.

Bianca

Vet Assistant

An all-around animal lover, Bianca has been in the Veterinary world for over ten years. Seasoned by hard work and a wide range of experience, she is more than meets the eye. Along for the ride, her two English Bulldogs Severide and Boden, cat Padfoot, and Bearded Dragon, Charlie Weasley, make for a never-ending adventure.

Katelynn

Vet Assistant

Katelynn is a Pima medical graduate who has lots of experience with all types of animals. She spends almost all of her free time with her two French bulldogs, Kylo and Kirby, who love to keep her on her toes. She is very passionate about her career and loves every minute of it!

Katie

Vet Assistant

Katie is a WSU alumnus working at our clinic to gain experience in the veterinary field before applying to vet school herself in the near future! She spends her free time hanging out with her two dogs, Tilly and Posy.

Alex

Vet Assistant

Alex has a soft spot for the larger dogs that come into our clinic. His family dogs, Honey and Maize, sparked his interest in the veterinary field. Outside work, he loves going out on the lake with his family in Moses Lake, WA. In the winter, you can find him in the mountains, taking on the slopes.

Ibeth

Kennel Assistant

Ibeth loves to spend time with her friends and family as well as being outdoors. She loves to travel. One of her favorite places to go is Michoacán, Mexico, where she visits family. She graduated from Henry M. Jackson High School in 2022 and will attend college to become a Medical Assistant.

Hannah

Receptionist

Hannah has been working in the animal industry for several years and has no plans to stop! When they’re not helping pets and pet parents at the clinic, they enjoy playing video games, riding, and competing with their horses, Remy and Kitten.

Isabell

Receptionist

Isabells love for pets started when she was young and has flourished and grown so much, especially since given the opportunity of working in this veterinarian field. She is newly wed as of June 2023 and is a mother of two fur babies Zyla Marie and Mila May. She plans on continuing and growing her career in the veterinary field as a technician and starting school in the next coming years while also planning to grow her family at home. She loves to be outside, even in the Seattle weather, camping alongside with her family and friends. She has lived in WA her whole life of 25 years and has been a receptionist at Finn hill animal hospital for the last 2 years. She feels extremely blessed to be here today.

Get to Know Us By Scheduling an Appointment

Whether you’re looking for pet wellness care, surgery, or other veterinary care, we can help. Finn Hill Animal Hospital is always excited to welcome new clients and pets to our clinic. Feel free to contact us with any questions or schedule an appointment.

You can reach us online or call us at (425)-814-2220.

Get to Know Us By Scheduling an Appointment

Whether you’re looking for pet wellness care, surgery, or other veterinary care, we can help. Finn Hill Animal Hospital is always excited to welcome new clients and pets to our clinic. Feel free to contact us with any questions or schedule an appointment.

You can reach us online or call us at (425)-814-2220.

Finn Hill Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital serving cats and dogs in the following Washington cities: Kirkland, Mill Creek, Woodinville, Bothell, Kenmore, Kingsgate, Mountlake Terrace, Totem Lake, Redmond, and Lake Forest Park. Our services include pet wellness exams, holistic veterinary care, orthopedic pet surgery, emergency pet care, in-house diagnostics, microchipping, pet dental care, and more!