Welcome to Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital
7210 Bridgeport Way West, Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 475-7831

Our Doctors


Erin Hicks, DVM
Dr. Erin Hicks and Ninja

Dr. Erin Hicks grew up in western Washington, then moved to New England to pursue her education. Dr. Hicks received her Bachelor of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University. After finishing school, Dr. Hicks drove back across the country to her original love, the Pacific Northwest, and joined the Chambers Creek staff. She is thrilled to be a part of such an incredible team.
Her professional interests include preventive medicine, feline medicine, wildlife medicine, and behavioral medicine. She volunteers as a foster "mom" for Kindred Souls Foundation and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Washington State Veterinary Medical Association. In her spare time, she serves on the WSVMA Program Committee for continuing education, enjoys doing anything active outside, and relaxing with a good book. She is a proud parent of 6 cats (Minque, Owen, Providence, Xerxes, Yumi, and Doppler) and 2 dogs (Ozzie and Jasmine) in addition to her foster kittens.
 
 
Lilly Ho, DVM

Dr. Lilly Ho obtained her Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. She is an active member of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association and an avid international traveler.



Jeanne Neeson, DVM
Dr. Neeson

Dr. Jeanne Neeson received both her Bachelor of Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Her hobbies include hiking, shuffle table, rock climbing, and cooking. 
 
Ann Marie B. Thiessen, DVM
Dr. Thiessen with a patient

Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Annie Thiessen obtained a Bachelor of Science from Montana State University and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 1999. She joined our team in 1999 and feels fortunate to work with Chambers Creek's exceedingly strong, capable, and fun medical team.
She is committed to the human-animal bond and helping pets maintain or achieve an excellent quality of life. Her special interests include oncology, feline medicine, internal medicine, and geriatrics.
In addition to serving as a Medical Director for the rescue organization, Kindred Souls Foundation, she is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Washington State Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and the Veterinary Cancer Society. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, road cycling, and running several marathons each year.
Dr. Thiessen and her husband Philip are proudly owned by their 16 year old Siamese cat, Horton, the "Nexus of the Universe".


Asta Tobiassen, DVM
Dr. Tobiassen with a patient

Dr. Asta Tobiassen obtained both her Bachelor of Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California at Davis. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. She enjoys outdoor activities including travel, hiking, skiing, photography, and gardening.

Peter M. Yantorni, DVM
Dr. Yantorni with Heidi
 

Dr. Peter Yantorni received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. He is an active member of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. He relishes international travel and spending time with his family.