Debra Nicholson
Owner, DVM
Dr. Debra Nicholson spent her early career working in the field of exotic animal veterinary medicine and rehabilitation at such facilities as WildCare Foundation in Noble, Oklahoma, Homer Veterinary Clinic in Homer, Alaska, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation in San Antonio, Texas, and Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. Finally, in 2010, Dr. Nicholson moved to Seattle, Washington, where she worked a brief time with a local nonprofit before purchasing Rainier Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Nicholson would go on to purchase two more independent practices, Elliott Bay Animal Hospital and Bothell Pet Hospital, before setting sites on a large-scale rebuild of Rainier Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Nicholson works as a relief veterinarian at Bothell Pet Hospital and is the leader of the parent organization of all three practices, Veterinary Roots.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Colorado State University
Volunteer Work
Dr. Nicholson is the founder of the Rainier Animal Fund which works to help ensure access to veterinary care for pet owners who cannot afford the full cost of treatment.
Home Life
In her free time, Dr. Nicholson enjoys hiking, running, snowboarding, touring the area in search of unique breweries with amazing IPAs, and biking with her family and her three dogs, Tater, an American Bulldog, and their ever-rowdy Bernadoodles, Yeti and Marley.