“Life is better with pets! I believe that God created pets to be enjoyed as companions and to enrich our lives. It is our duty and responsibility to protect and enhance my patients’ physical and emotional well-being as they do naturally for us.”
– Dr. Judy Hung

Dr. Hung knew at the age of seven that she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her family moved from Taiwan to Grants Pass, Oregon, where she was introduced to Spotty the Dalmatian and Jake the Siamese cat. “We also walked past sheep, goats, horses, and cows on the way to school. I was utterly fascinated by these creatures and knew I wanted to become a veterinarian.” Shortly afterwards, her family moved to Shoreline, Washington where she spent most of her time building up her grades and extracurricular activities to be accepted into the prestigious Ivy league school, The University of Pennsylvania.She graduated with a degree in Biology and Economics in 1993, and continued on for four more years at Penn for her doctorate degree in veterinary medicine. During this time, she met Dr. Barbara Deeb while working as a veterinary assistant near Greenlake. Though Dr. Deeb passed away in 2005, she remains an inspiration to Dr. Hung with her compassion and gentle touch for all her patients. After working in Pennsylvania for a couple of years, she moved West and practiced in Anaheim, California, and then finally returned home to the beautiful Pacific Northwest in 2001 where she gained valuable management experience serving as a medical director in Bellevue. In October 2008, she opened Eastside Veterinary Associates in Kirkland just two blocks from the Costco she grew up going to.

Now that her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian has been realized, Dr. Hung enjoys developing long term relationships with her patients and their owners. She considers herself the pet’s advocate from puppy/ kitten to senior stages. Dr. Hung is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association (WSVMA).

Eastside Veterinary Associates and Dr. Hung have been named Top Vet by Seattle Met Magazine or Best Vet by 425 Magazine. She is extremely proud of her staff and credits them for helping to make the experience at Eastside Veterinary Associates exceptional.

During her time outside of Eastside Veterinary Associates, Dr. Hung loves to just hang out with her family, made up of her supportive husband, two amazing kids, an Exotic Shorthair Orange Tabby, Gray Persian, 2 retired chickens who make us laugh! She gives presentations to the school children who aspire to be veterinarians someday and volunteers at Lighthouse Christian Church in Bellevue. She wants all kids to know that they have the potential to impact the world in a positive way with their perseverance and passion.

“ You cannot share your life with a dog or a cat, and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities, minds, and feelings.”
– Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Allodi brings a collaborative approach to patient care, combining clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to client connection. She believes exceptional veterinary medicine begins with trust and takes pride in building lasting relationships while providing the highest quality care for pets and the families who love them. Her professional interests include surgery, dentistry, behavior, pain management, and preventative care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and spending time with family, friends, and her motley crew of adopted pets.

“I don’t have pets; I have a mixed-species family.”

After nearly 30 years of full-time veterinary practice and over 20 years as a practice owner, I am very happy to be able to join the EVA team as a part time associate. I enjoy helping people who love their animals as much as I do and working with them to help their animals live their best lives. I especially enjoy working with cats.

I love playing with my dogs, training and competing with my dogs in dog sports, and spending time with my family on the beach, in the woods, and at Sniffspots, far away from other people and dogs. I also am an avid amateur photographer, primarily interested in animal action photography and candid animal portrait photography.

My cats have all been adopted from veterinary hospitals or rescue groups where they were abandoned due to medical needs. Since I became active in dog agility over 25 years ago, my dogs have all been from breeders who focus on producing working and performance Labradors. The dogs are all aspiring, active, or retired performance dogs, training and competing in agility, scent work, dock diving, and more.

“Preventive medicine isn’t just for people. Keeping animals healthy ultimately helps keep humans healthy.” -Barbara Natterson-Horowitz in Zoobiquity

I grew up and went to veterinary school in East Tennessee before moving west. I practiced for several years in Phoenix, Arizona before deciding to move closer to family and practice in Washington. I joined Eastside in the summer of 2022 and am so excited to be a part of this wonderful team who serves the animals of our community so well. My favorite areas of practice are preventive care, internal medicine, ophthalmology, behavior, and promoting the bond between owner and animal.

My cat, possum was a bottle-fed baby who I have had since she was a week old. At that point, she looked more like a possum than a kitten, so the name stuck!

Outside of work, I love to run, hike, and cook/bake.

“Nature is cruel, but we don’t have to be” – Temple Grandin

This is my first position after vet school. I was born and raised in Arizona, and moved for my husband’s job. I have a big interest in internal medicine, dermatology, and preventative care. I am excited to join the NVA team and practice high quality medicine.

Enjoy exploring the outdoors of my new home, visiting new restaurants, and traveling. Ryder was a surgical patient in vet school that was up for adoption and I couldn’t resist adopting him!

“The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body of each is different.”

Outside of work, I enjoy movies and TV shows, weight training, and hiking.

We adopted Snowball from our in-laws. They were not able to take care of her due to their health condition. She was intact, had several mammary gland tumors and severe dental disease. She recovered from the surgery well and has been very healthy since then.

Autumn was 8-week old kitten when I rescued her. She was abandoned and had severe respiratory infection. She recovered very well with our care and we decided to keep her. We named her from the color pattern looks like leaves in Autumn.

“Our pets lend a touch of grace to our lives. They teach us the real meaning of unconditional love and bring out the kindest and most generous impulses of humanity.” – Dr. Marty Becker

Dr. Kira Wong grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, moved to the east coast for college and has lived on both the west coast and the east coast since then! She worked full time as a veterinary assistant for over 3 years before moving to Ithaca, NY to attend Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. While in veterinary school, she worked as an emergency service assistant for 3 years, which gave her valuable exposure to everything from traumas to ear infections… as well as the odd ball python or turkey!

Her passions include preventative care, cat and dog behavior, and most of all working with families to find the best plan for both the pet AND the humans who live with them. Dr. Wong is excited to be part of the Eastside family!

In her free time, you’ll usually find her hiking in the woods, or training and competing with her dogs in dog sports. She enjoys fostering kittens and other animals for local rescue organizations, as well as home improvement projects.

“Veterinarians don’t just treat animals, they treat the people who love them.”

This is my first job after vet school. I grew up in the Bellevue area and attended UW for undergrad and WSU for vet school. I am excited to join the EVA/NVA family and practice so close to home.

Outside of my job, I enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities such as going on walks, hiking, ice skating, dancing, and traveling. I also love spending time with family, friends, and my partner.

The day after I graduated from vet school, the cat distribution system worked its magic and Willie appeared outside my doorstep. And the rest is history. Coco is a 10 year old maltipoo who I’ve had since I was young. He is the family dog now and definitely loves my mom more than me.

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.”  Josh Billings

I am originally from Shelby Township, Michigan, and received my undergraduate education at Michigan State University. I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Zoology. I then received my DVM from Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. I enjoy preventive medicine, urgent care and physical therapy/rehabilitative medicine.

While I loved my time in the desert, my fiancée and I decided that the PNW would be our next adventure together! I enjoy exploring the city for great food and experiencing the art and culture. I also love taking my dog on hikes and tearing up the trails together!

I adopted Pi when I was in college at Michigan State. She has been by my side ever since.

“There is no better way to learn about compassion, empathy and unconditional love than by having a pet.”

My first experience with Eastside Veterinary Associates came as a pet owner.  The entire staff of EVA took care of our beagles in their old age and last days with so much love and care.  A few years later, Dr. Judy had a puppy come in that needed a home and she called me because she knew he would fit right into our family.  Not only did we get a puppy, she also hired me to help out with the hospitals.  I like to think that I’m a utility person for the hospitals.  I manage inventory, I troubleshoot computer problems, I maintain the website and I sometimes sew things for the hospitals and cook lunch for the staff.

Outside of work, I am mostly busy taking care of my three sons.  I also enjoy playing tennis, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and cooking.

Goma means sesame in Japanese. Dr. Judy thought he was going to be a tiny dog, so we named him Kuro Goma, black sesame seed. Goma is no longer a tiny puppy, but a scrappy fifteen-pound ball of crazy energy with a marvelous tail.  He has a special relationship with each member of our family and with our couch.

“Handle every stressful situation in life like a dog. If you can’t eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away.” – Dayna Lewis

“I could never work anywhere if it didn’t involve animals.” Love the work, stay for the adorable faces and best friends.

Previously worked at Seattle Humane for 8 years. I love connecting with people and their pets.

Avid video game/board game enthusiast.

Molly was adopted through PAWS up in Lynnwood as a 2-month-old puppy. She is now around 10 years old with IVDD and a very sensitive stomach, but I would do ANYTHING for her.

“There is a belief that until a human learns to love an animal, there is a part of themselves that remains unawakened. Animals have taught me what it means to be human and what it means to have a genuine connection in my life. They hold a special place in my heart, my work, and my home.”

I am very excited to start a career in the veterinary field as a vet receptionist, having come from a background of customer service and retail. I love connecting with clients and doing what I can to ensure they feel heard and that their experience is great.

Outside of my job, I am a person of many hobbies. I draw, paint, tattoo, mess with woodworking, read books, write poetry- just anything that is art. I am also a fan of going to the movies with my nephew and playing fetch with my cat, Stinkybeans.

My cat’s name is Stinkybeans. I have a food thing when it comes to naming my pets. When I was younger, I had two cats named Spaghetti and Burrito, so he was going to be GreenBeans to continue the food thing- but it became Stinkybeans. I was gifted him by a friend whose cats unexpectedly had kittens, and I had just moved into my own place. My home did not feel like a home until he started chasing me around. My every morning starts off by moving him from off of my stomach (where he absolutely has to sleep every night), and I wouldn’t want to wake up any other way.

“It’s not enough to love animals; we must actively protect and preserve them. It’s our duty and responsibility as custodians of this planet.”— Daphne Sheldrick

I love to draw, paint, and design!

“I try to be a good advocate for those animals who can’t advocate for themselves. ” – Sally Tolliver

I’ve been with Eastside Veterinary Associates for more than ten years, and have been working with Dr. Hung for 17 years. Before that, I worked with shelters and rescue organizations.

I am a co-owner of an event company that produces car show/lifestyle events locally and around the country.

“Keeping animals happy and healthy is a special privilege for vets, vet techs, and our entire team.”

I like nature and traveling, drawing, and watching movies/TV series.

I have 2 dogs. First one’s name is Korish (from Ukranian. “Buddy”), he is a senior short legged mixed breed. And second one’s name is Santa, she is a bight-tempered, timid, yet affectionate 2-year old Malinois.  Actually Santa’s full name is Santa-Maria, which originates from a volcano in Guatemala. She got this name because of her energetic and bright temper.

“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life” – James Cromwell

I recently moved from Florida and joined the EVA team. I am excited to further my education and career by doing what I love here in the Pacific Northwest!

“I’m here to have a tail-waggin’ good time”.

I’m currently working on my biology degree with the hope of being a veterinarian myself someday. I’m so happy to have such a supportive and experienced group of people to learn and work alongside, and I’m so happy to be part of the team that keeps your pets healthy.

Outside of work, I’m frequently engaged in the never-ending battle against the weeds in my garden.

“We can judge the heart of a human by their treatment of animals.”

Outside of work, I like art, reading, and video games. I spend a lot of time in my flower garden pretending I have a green thumb.

I think I’m very “koala-fied” for this job!

“In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” – Terry Pratchett

Outside of work, I enjoy painting, reading, video games, and snuggling with my cats!

My first cat Tula was a rescue from the Kent animal shelter. She has some issues with anxiety that with much patience and love I’ve been able to help her work past it. She gets better every year! My second cat Dipper was also a rescue from a hoarder. He hides a lot and had some food aggression when I first got him and after a few years he has grown to be a loving boy who knows he is taken care of.

“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber

Outside of work, I love to sing, dance, and do jigsaw puzzles!

“No outfit is complete without dog hair.”

When I’m not cuddling with the furbabies or taking them on hikes, I love cooking and gaming! Video games may have introduced me to the love of my life, but my two dogs’ approval gave me all of the confirmation I needed.

My adopted animals come from all over the country! Nikita from Alabama, Pippa from Kentucky, and Pennywise from Washington. And yes, I do give them all accents.

“I always had a soft spot for animals growing up, especially in elementary school. I thought that I would like to help out in any way I can, and that means to take school and my career seriously.”

Before I started at EVA, I was a self-employed dog walker while having some other jobs working for Target. I enjoyed having one-on-one moments with animals and getting to know their personalities.

I enjoy playing the piano and learning new things in my classes. I also like to travel a lot, especially to California and Japan.

My pet is actually our family’s pet! His name is Maui, and he is a Mini Aussie Shepard. He just turned two this year. He is my brother’s dog who he had adopted when Maui was still a puppy until my brother moved back and now lives with my mom and sister. He got his name from one of the locations in Hawaii.

“All animals are deserving of unconditional love.”

I have loved every second working here; the hardworking staff and the wonderful animals make every day worth it.

I love reading and listening to music, plus going on hikes.

We adopted my dog through a website called Home To Home, which is an online platform that allows pet owners to directly re-home their animals. Luckily, we discovered Kuma and she has been a part of the family since!

“It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.” -Joaquin Phoenix

I am currently studying Animal Science at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. Outside of work and school, I enjoy camping and spending time outdoors.

“Tell whoever it is that I can’t come to the phone because my dog is sleeping on my lap, and if I get up, I will disturb him.” – Charlie Brown

Outside of work, I like to play soccer and take pictures of my cats. I also enjoy board games and baking; my favorite treat is chocolate chip cookies.

We adopted our cats from Seattle Humane. Ashley spends all of her time in my room. Shadow likes to watch the birds.

“We have to speak up on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves” -Peter Singer

I am halfway through my Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.

I love hiking, wakesurfing, biking, and going on adventures!