Our Doctors
Dr. Michael Pfeifer
Dr. Mike Pfeifer graduated from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. After working for a busy eastside practice for seven years, Dr. Mike opened Inglemoor Animal Hospital in 1991 as a small, solo practice which quickly grew thanks to the support of the Kenmore community. In his free time Dr. Pfeifer enjoys playing soccer, fishing and spending time in Chelan with his wife, Susan. He has three golden retrievers, Rooney, Beau, Jax, and two horses, Taylor and Sioux.
Dr. Melodie Peterson
Dr. Melodie Peterson completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington and received her veterinary degree from Washington State University. Following graduation, she finished a one-year Small Animal Rotating Medicine and Surgery Internship at the University of Illinois, where she developed strong interests in emergency and internal medicine. She spent time working in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest before returning to Inglemoor Animal Hospital, where she’d worked as a kennel assistant prior to veterinary school. In her free time, Dr. Peterson enjoys watching hockey, hiking, and spending time with her three dogs (a German Shepherd and two terrier mixes)
Dr. Jessica Vammen
Dr. Jessica Vammen graduated from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. In the past she has volunteered for projects at PAWS, Palouse Feral Cat Project, and Rural Area Veterinary Services. She has worked at Inglemoor Animal Hospital since 2007, where her interests include surgery, preventative medicine and client education. Outside of the hospital she enjoys travel, sports, cooking, working in her large organic garden and chasing her two children around. She has recently completed a marathon on every continent and is now working towards taking her children to all 60 national parks. At home she enjoys spending time with her family and animals which include two dogs, two cats and 11 chickens.
Dr. Lane Martin
Dr. Martin joined Inglemoor Animal Hospital after graduating first in his class from Oregon State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in June 2011. He grew up on the Eastside, attending the University of Washington for his undergraduate studies and spent several years working as a microbiologist for Phoenix Central Laboratories in Everett prior to starting vet school. His interests include small animal internal medicine and clinical pathology. In his spare time, Dr. Martin enjoys hiking and fishing in the Cascades with his wife, Kim, and their two dogs, Satchmo and Lucy. He is also an avid football fan, particularly of his alma mater, The University of WA Huskies.
Dr. Sheri Belau
Dr. Sheri Belau earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1998. Her love of nature and the great outdoors brought her to the Pacific Northwest following graduation where she has practiced as a small animal clinician ever since. She joined Inglemoor Animal Hospital in November 2018 after practicing at another very busy eastside hospital for nearly 20 years. She enjoys both medicine and surgery and strongly believes in lifelong learning and the human-animal bond. Outside of work, Sheri enjoys being active with her family, including mountain biking, hiking, skiing and paddle-boarding. Much loved family pets include “Harley,” the chocolate lab, “Lulu,” the papillon and a very fluffy cat named “Ned.”
Dr. Shannon Overstreet
Dr. Shannon Overstreet was born and raised in Alaska. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Alaska Anchorage. She then studied veterinary medicine at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. After graduating, she and her husband returned to Anchorage, Alaska where she spent two years in general practice. Climate and opportunities then brought them to the Pacific Northwest. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Overstreet enjoys spending time outdoors on the trails with her husband, Ed, and dog, Axl Foley. She also travels to visit her two grown sons as often as possible.
Dr. Kristin Cairns
Dr. Kristin Cairns completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington. She then went on to earn her doctorate in veterinary medicine at Iowa State University. Post graduation she decided to move back to the Pacific Northwest to be with her friends and family. Prior to joining the Inglemoor team she worked as a small animal clinician in Bellevue. Her interests include both internal medicine and surgery. In her spare time, Dr. Cairns likes to ski, hike, camp, enjoy water activities (paddle boarding, boating, etc.), and spend time with her dog Sylvi and her cat Izzy.
Dr. Kasey Schmidt
Dr. Kasey Schmidt completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington and received her veterinary degree from Washington State University. She then completed a one year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Lynnwood. She then spent several years working in Seattle prior to moving to Inglemoor in 2022. She has interest in both feline and canine behavior, working dogs, surgery and senior care. In her free time, she enjoys exploring then PNW with her feisty terrier mix Gryffin The Destroyer or snuggling at home with her two cats, Thomas and Simon.