Dr. Monica WlodarchakVeterinarian
Hello, my name is Sneaky, and I was born in May 1995. This is my mom, Dr. Monica Wlodarchak, in the picture with me. She rescued me when I weighed only one pound; just a baby found stuck in some sticker bushes along the side of the road near Silverdale. I was really lucky because I had some facial injuries that were in bad need of care. After my rescue, mom took me to Pullman of all places! Let me tell you, there is this white stuff there that they call snow --not good! I was certainly not fond of the place, but mom said we had to stick it out so that we could go to vet school at WSU. So off to vet school we went. I honestly think that I got better grades than my mom in vet school, but for some reason, the institution gave her the graduation certificate and not me. I am still considering an appeal!
Once we graduated, we moved to Tacoma and my mom went to work at a really busy seven doctor practice. She had a great mentor there and really learned a lot. She got to do really cool surgeries like removing lung lobes and even heart surgery. She also fell in love with internal medicine, dentistry, and preventative care. I must admit that I didn’t have to coach her very much. After four years, we decided that we missed our roots and family so we packed up and moved back to Poulsbo. My mom worked as an Emergency Veterinarian in Poulsbo for a few years and then worked at the Poulsbo Animal Clinic as the sole veterinarian for four years.
In December 2009 she opened her very own veterinary practice, Tender Touch Animal Hospital, in Kingston. Daily, I enjoy new experiences and learn more things while I watch my mom take care of our very own veterinary practice (It’s so cool to tell other pets about our hospital)!
Staff Portraits by Four Foot PhotographyAnn MariePractice ManagerHello, my name is Finnegan, and this is my mom, Ann Marie. I was just a little kitten when I went to Tender Touch Animal Hospital in need of a fur-ever home. That is when I meet Ann Marie and she brought to my kingdom. I wasn’t the only fur child Ann Marie rescued. I have two furry siblings, Dusty is my younger feline brother, mom rescued him as a little kitten in 2019. He was born in a feral colony, and was not well when she brought him home. My youngest sibling is my canine sister, Leah, she was born in 2021. She was raised by me, so she is not one hundred percent sure she is isn’t part cat. She is a lab mix, but you can often find her in my cat tree. My mom stays busy with my two-legged siblings and their activities. Mom started working at Tender Touch Animal Hospital in 2011. She loves meeting members of the community and hearing stories of their fur babies. She really enjoys working at Tender Touch Animal Hospital because of the team she works with, and the state of art technology. When she has free time, she likes to travel or tend to her yard. That is simply too much work for me, I think I will just hang in my cat tree with my two siblings and watch the birds outside.
Staff Portraits by Four Foot PhotographyKendallCertified Veterinary AssistantHello, my Name, is Gage, this is my mom Kendall. I meet my mom in 2019 when she was volunteering with a rehabilitation shelter for abused and neglected pets. I had a pretty tough life before I was rescued and my mom has been the best to me, letting me know that I am worth loving. I am now a big brother to my two-legged sister, and she is my world. My mom started working at Tender Touch Animal Hospital in 2019, that is when she went to school to become a certified veterinary assistant. My mom really enjoys working at Tender Touch Animal Hospital because she knows she is making a difference in the lives of her patients. When she is not busy comforting pets at Tender Touch Animal Hospital, you can find her with horses, or spending time with us, her family. I am so happy she gets to save lives at work, like she saved my life.
Staff Portraits by Four Foot PhotographyTammy, B.S.Kennel Technician
Veterinary Technician Student / ReceptionistHello, my name is Sandy (the golden), and I was born in 2018, and this is my mom, Tammy. My Mom has always loved animals of all species. Tammy graduated from Washington State University with her bachelor’s degree in Zoology in 2006. My mom has worked with lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! I sure do not want to chase those felines. Speaking of felines I have two feline siblings, and one canine sister. My mom started working at Tender Touch Animal Hospital in 2020. My mom says she loves working at Tender Touch Animal Hospital because of all the state-of-art technology and tools. When Tammy is not at work she enjoys traveling with her family, playing soccer, she enjoys painting and staying active. I am so lucky that Tammy is my mom, I really love how happy she is at Tender Touch Animal Hospital.
Staff Portraits by Four Foot PhotographyKristineKennel Technician
Veterinary AssistantHello my name is Remington or as my friends like to call me Remi, and this is my mom Kristine. Kristine has always known she would one day grow up to work with animals. If you love what you do, is it really work? Kristine started working with animals in grade school with her local 4H group. Kristine joined the veterinary field in 2016 as a patient care assistant, and quickly moved into the veterinary assistant role. Kristine joined Tender Touch Animal Hospital January of 2021. Providing the best patient care and making each visit a positive experience is important to her. That is why she enjoys working at Tender Touch Animal Hospital, where they practice Fear Free techniques and are Certified Cat Friendly. Kristine spends a lot of her free time with her horses, on the trails or at the rodeo, she also barrel races! Doesn’t that sound like fun. When she is not with her horses, she caters to my needs such as beach time and “Puppuccino’s”, while my feline sister Kegan soaks up the sun rays watching cat TV (the window). I am so happy Kristine is my mom.
Staff Portraits by Four Foot PhotographyMaggieKennel Technician
Veterinary AssistantHello my name is Izzy, but for those who do not know me, they can call me Isadora. Holding me is my human, her name is Maggie. I am a diva queen, and everyone else is just living in my world. I live with 3 other felines, Newt, Mr. Sandwiches, and Buttercup, and my mom and dad. I love to boss my family around, take naps and aggressively cuddle. I have a tower where I sit on the top and oversee my kingdom. My Kingdom is amazing. My mom knows cats, and make’s sure we have the best life. That is one reason my mom became a veterinary assistant, she knows felines, and I suppose other animals. She was a vice president in the FFA, and loves all animals. I adopted Maggie in 2018, she then took me to Washington State, I am a well-traveled feline with my dad in the military. My mom’s favorite part of working at Tender Touch Animal Hospital is making a difference in each patient’s life and assisting with their journey to health. I am so happy Maggie is my mom, and you are so lucky to have her help you with your fur babies.
Staff Portraits by Four Foot PhotographyAngelicaKennel Technician
ReceptionistAngie joined Tender Touch Animal Hospital in 2024 with a background in professional grooming and a passion for all creatures great and small. Whether it's a dog, cat, bunny, bird, or reptile—Angie's love for animals knows no bounds!MichaelaKennel Technician
Veterinary AssistantHello, I'm Samson, and this is my human, Michaela. We've shared an incredible bond for the past 20 years! Michaela's always had a deep love for all animals, especially us felines, (I might have had a paw in that). In 2023, Michaela joined the Tender Touch Animal Hospital team as a veterinary assistant, and she's currently studying to become a veterinary nurse. Not long after starting at TTAH, she brought home a new family member—a kitten named Galileo. He was found abandoned in a pile of trash, just a few days old and in desperate need of round-the-clock care. My other brother, the middle child, is Berlioz. We're a family of three felines, and Michaela is the best human we could ask for. She loves helping pets and really enjoys learning about modern medicine. We're truly fortunate to have her as our human.PaulKennel Technician
Kennel AttendantPaul joined Tender Touch Animal Hospital in 2025 after working with woodland creatures at a wildlife rescue. His experience caring for wild animals gives him a unique perspective and gentle approach that our hospitalized patients truly appreciate.
Paul has a naturally calming presence that puts even the most anxious animals at ease. He's passionate about animal welfare and is thrilled to be part of a team that shares his deep love for all creatures. Behind the scenes, Paul ensures our hospitalized patients receive compassionate, attentive care during their stay with us.
CeciliaKennel Technician
ReceptionistCecilia recently joined our team with a background in customer service and a love for animals. New to veterinary medicine, she brings enthusiasm and dedication to providing excellent client care at our front desk.
