Our Team

Richland Animal Hospital Veterinary Team

Our family is dedicated to growing ourselves and the people/pets we serve, and that’s our promise.

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Our Veterinary Team

Meet the extraordinary veterinary team behind your pet’s care, here! 

Dr. Watson

Sharon A. Watson, DVM

Dr. Sharon Watson graduated from Washington State University in 1987. She has practiced in the Tri City area since then. She joined the team at Richland Animal Hospital in 1990.
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Dr. Grogan, DVM

Dr. Brett Grogan graduated from Kansas State University in 1993. He has practiced in the area for several years and has been with us since 2015.

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Gary Kitto, DVM

Dr. Gary Kitto earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia Tech and has over 30 years of experience in small animal medicine. He is Fear Free certified and holds current DEA licenses in California and Washington.

Dr. Kitto’s path into veterinary medicine began at a young age, inspired by his fascination with animals and a desire to care for them. He believes veterinarians are partners with pet owners, working together to provide the best possible care for their pets.

Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, boating, camping, and occasional golfing. He also shares his home with three dogs and two cats.

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Tracy G., LVT/HM

Tracy is a Licensed Veterinary Technician as well as the office manager. She has been with Richland Animal Hospital since 1997. She became a licensed tech in 2006.

Kara

Kara Sperle, LVT

Kara is a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She graduated from Yakima County Community College in 2013, the same year she joined our team. 
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Charlotte P., Camp Director

Charlotte is our kennel manager, AKA camp director. She is in charge of our boarding area and takes care of our hospital cats. She also lends a helping hand in other areas of the hospital. She has been in the vet field since 1973 and has been with us since 2002.
Susie

Susie, Customer Service Representative

Susie is one of our CSR’s. She moved here from Las Vegas and joined our team in 2021. She has been in the vet field since 2010.