BluePearl Pet Hospital
Olympia, WA
Our Vets

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
• Master of Public Health, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
• Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe

Dr. Talwinder Dhanjal is committed to collaborative clinical practice, focusing on enhancing patient care. His professional interests include diagnostic imaging, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.

• Internship, Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia
• Internship, Small Animal Internal Medicine, VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center, Los Angeles, CA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, Lynnwood, WA
• Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Dhanjal enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, hiking scenic trails and visiting national parks.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
• Bachelor of Science, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA

Dr. Eilbeck has a one-eyed horse named Jack, a border collie named Myna, the hairiest large dog who wants to be small named Lulu and two cats named Bea and Prentice. She lives in Olympia for most of the year and in the mountains in the winter with her daughter.

Dr. Winter Herron is passionate about all aspects of radiology, with a special love for ultrasound.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
• Residency, Diagnostic Imaging, Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, Woburn
• Internship, Diagnostic Imaging, Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, Woburn
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Friendship Hospital for Animals, Washington, D.C.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
• Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Washington State University, Pullman

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Herron enjoys taking in as much light as possible by hiking, kayaking and painting. She and her husband share a toothless cat named Jefferson.

Dr. Daniel Hicks sees neurology and neurosurgery as a combination of internal medicine and surgery and views every case as unique and an intriguing challenge. He is particularly interested in Wobbler syndrome and surgery including spinal, intracranial and neuro-oncologic.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Washington State University, Pullman
• Master of Science, Veterinary Science, Washington State University, Pullman
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Washington State University, Pullman
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
• Bachelor of Science, Business, Montana State University, Bozeman

Co-founder of Heeling Hearts Australian Cattle Dog Rescue, it’s no surprise that Dr. Hicks has four Australian cattle dogs. But they are only a small portion of the farmyard menagerie he takes care of with his wife and three kids. They also have a border collie, donkey, four goats, two cats and multiple ducks. Dr. Hicks’ hobbies include canine agility and obedience performance, livestock herding, hiking with his goats and dogs, grilling and trail running.

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Dr. Heather Knapp-Hoch’s professional interests include soft tissue, oncologic, minimally invasive, neurologic and orthopedic surgeries. She is also passionate about interventional radiology, including urethral and tracheal stenting and subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) placement.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
• Master of Science, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Washington State University, Pullman
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Long Island University, Southampton, NY

Dr. Bianca Lara is passionate about all aspects of internal medicine, special interests in gastroenterology and the canine microbiome’s role in chronic enteropathies. She looks forward to developing a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) program in the near future.

Her clinical interests also include liver disease, immune-mediated conditions and optimizing diabetic management, with an emphasis on simplifying treatment protocols such as once-daily insulin therapy. Dr. Lara is dedicated to helping pets and their families navigate chronic conditions with greater ease, making long-term care as manageable and stress-free as possible.

• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Master of Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Internship, Small Animal Internal Medicine, VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center, Los Angeles, CA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver, CO
• Clinical Rotation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Master of Science by Research, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of California, Davis

Born and raised in southern California, Dr. Lara has lived and traveled across the United States, gaining additional perspective along the way. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys hiking, participating in run club, attending concerts and festivals and spending time with her beloved Caribbean rescue dog, Gaby, a proud and playful coconut retriever.

Dr. Emily Mouat’s soft tissue and orthopedic surgery experience includes:

• TPLO and MPL stabilizations
• Angular limb deformity corrections
• Amputations
• Spleen, gall bladder, adrenal gland and kidney removals
• Liver lobectomies
• Cystomies
• Gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV) correction and gastropexy
• Ovariohysterectomy
• Enterotomy
• Gastrotomy
• Resection and anastomosis
• Lung lobectomy
• Pericardiectomy
• Persistent right aortic arch ligation and transection for vascular ring anomaly
• Thoracic duct ligation for chylothorax

She also performs simple and complex mass removals and manages bandage care for wounds and trauma.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Residency, Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, NJ
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Dr. George Pirie has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2011, with experience at several facilities across Georgia, California, Pennsylvania and now Washington. His primary clinical interest is emergency medicine, with additional interests in orthopedic cases and lameness. At BluePearl, he enjoys helping as many pets as possible while collaborating with the dedicated staff to advance patient care and expand treatment options for pets.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Georgia, Athens

Since moving to Washington in 2022, Dr. Pirie has been enjoying everything the state has to offer, especially camping, hiking and motor sports activities. At home, he relaxes with his five dogs and one cat or works on woodworking projects, primarily creating wall art and furniture pieces.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital, Cooper City, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, Starkville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Metropolitan State College of Denver, CO

Dr. Gurmukh Thandi’s clinical interests include surgery, endoscopic foreign body removal, and emergency and urgent care. 

• Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Dr. Thandi is an avid gymgoer who loves playing basketball and cheering on the LA Lakers and Seattle Seahawks. He and his wife, who is also a veterinarian, have an American Bully, aka the sweetest boy ever.

Dr. Shannon Tyler’s clinical interests include preventative medicine, heartworm disease, soft tissue surgery and anything feline related.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Columbus State University, GA

Dr. Naomi Weinberg has a passion for surgical repair and correction as well as ophthalmology.

• Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Internship, Large Animal Medicine & Surgery, West Coast Equine, Somis, CA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of California, Davis

In her free time, Dr. Weinberg enjoys riding horses, reading, drawing, painting and napping next to a bonfire with her dogs, Cheesecake, Jellybean, Crumble Cake and Squirt (aka Piglet).

Dr. Rebecca Weiske’s clinical interests include round cell tumors and guiding owners through complicated treatment decisions. She believes that prioritizing a patient’s quality of life and the bond between owners and their pets is one of the most important aspects of veterinary oncology. Her goal is to help families make treatment choices that best serve them and their pet.

• Residency, Medical Oncology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Master of Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center, Fairfax, VA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg
• Bachelor of Science, Dairy Science and Animal & Poultry Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Weiske enjoys reading, spending time with her pets and family and visiting as many bakeries as possible.