Shelby Springer

Shelby has been a member of the Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center team since the hospital opened in 2021 and currently serves as the Emergency Team Supervisor. She began her veterinary career at 16 years old and has spent more than 15 years in veterinary medicine, with experience in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Shelter Medicine.

While Shelby still enjoys working in the fast pace of emergency medicine, part of her focus has shifted toward supporting the team behind the scenes. She is passionate about advocating for her staff and believes that every team member deserves to be seen as an individual—not just another person on the floor. Whether she's removing barriers to staff growth, improving workflows for patient care, or helping someone navigate a difficult day, Shelby strives to create an environment where people feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed so they can provide the best care to their patients as possible.

Outside of work, Shelby enjoys spending time with her fiancé transforming their property through landscaping and gardening projects. Whether they're tackling the next outdoor project or planning their next adventure, they stay busy alongside their two dogs—Zeus, their 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Walnut, their young mixed-breed rescue—and their two cats, Pastrami and Athena.