Our Doctors
At Sahalee Veterinary Hospital, we’re one big family. We look forward to providing ongoing care for all stages of your pet’s life.
Our Doctors
Dr. Kathy Park
Veterinarian
About Dr. Park
Dr. Park grew up in Colorado. She completed her undergraduate studies at New York University and earned her Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing in Chicago for several years, she relocated to the Pacific Northwest. She has been in the veterinary field for over 18 years.
Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, and complementary medicine. Dr. Park is a Level 3 Fear Free Certified Professional and believes that reducing stress and anxiety is an important part of providing quality veterinary care.
Dr. Park is an active member of the community and enjoys volunteering with organizations that provide veterinary care to underserved and unhoused pets and their owners. She is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, and Washington State Veterinary Medical Association.
Outside of work, Dr. Park enjoys rock climbing, snowboarding, traveling, caring for her horse farm, and spending time with her four dogs, two horses, and cat.
Dr. Savjit Gurm
Veterinarian
About Dr. Gurm
Dr. Gurm is a Washington State University graduate and a proud Cougar. He started his career by practicing at a busy multi-specialty 24-hour practice in Chicago for a couple of years before moving back to beloved Washington State in 2008, where he has been practicing in the greater Seattle area since then. Dr. Gurm has more than 15 years of practicing all facets of veterinary medicine, whether it is general wellness care, dentistry, surgery, or emergency care. He has special interests in internal medicine and advanced surgery, especially Orthopedics. Along with being an experienced general practitioner, Dr. Gurm is also a proficient surgeon in specialized surgeries like Anterior cruciate repair (ACL) in dogs using multiple techniques, including complex techniques like TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy). He lives with his parents, wife, kids, and a camera-shy beagle named Oscar on the Eastside. He likes to play golf, enjoy motorsports, travel, and spend time with family and friends in his free time.
Dr. Palmer
Veterinarian
About Dr. Palmer
Dr. Palmer grew up in the Kirkland area. She completed her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where she competed as a scholarship athlete in volleyball. After completion, she moved back to Washington state, where she worked as a veterinary assistant for a year before applying to veterinary school. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London, England, in 2025 and has moved back to the Pacific Northwest to practice. Her interests are in surgery, in particular orthopedics, preventative medicine, and animal behavior. She strives to take a wholesome approach to caring for our pets. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. She enjoys exploring the outdoors with her Siberian Husky, Tikaani.