Dr. Cherie Guidry

Lead Veterinarian

What makes me a great veterinarian? I am not really sure its just one thing alone. I can tell you that I love what I do, and over 15 years of practicing veterinary medicine, I still would not change a thing. I really care about my clients as well as their pets. I listen to my clients and work with them to care for their pets. I am a “people” person as well as a pet lover.

Who am I? Not one title defines me. I am not only a veterinarian, but I am also a mother as well as a retired military wife. I have 3 full time jobs and again I wouldn’t change a thing.

A little bit about me. I am originally from a small town called Cottonport, Louisiana. I was raised as a true Cajun. I attended college at Louisiana State University and graduated with my DVM in 2002. Geaux Tigers!! I have been a military wife and now my husband is retired and I am a mother of a very active teenager. Life keeps me pretty busy but I love every minute of it.

I have been featured in Fido Friendly magazine. (May-June 2010 issue “Alternative Healing”). I have also edited a book on dog diseases. On some Saturdays, you can find me at local pet stores educating pet owners in what we like to call “Ask the Vet Seminars”. I was also interviewed for a segment on King 5 News on salmon poisoning in 2013.

Dr. Nicki Rosenhagen

Veterinarian

Dr. Nicki Rosenhagen graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She moved to Washington in 2017 with her two dogs, Gryffin and India, to work as a wildlife veterinarian at the PAWS Wildlife Center. Dr. Rosenhagen joined the Helping Hands team in October of 2018 and is enjoying working part-time with the hospital’s amazing staff. In her free time, Dr. Rosenhagen loves to be outdoors – running, hiking or walking the beach with her dogs – and enjoys competing in adult kickball leagues in the summer. She’s an avid proponent of client education and makes a special effort to ensure clients leave the hospital with the information and support they need to help us provide high quality care to their beloved pets.

Dr. Helen Ghil

Veterinarian

Dr. Helen Ghil graduated from Kangwon University in 2005 with a DVM degree and Seoul National University in 2007 with her master’s degree in veterinary internal medicine in South Korea.  She then continued her education for a clinical year at Oklahoma State University in 2008.  In 2009 she moved to Washington and has been practicing veterinary medicine with enthusiasm ever since.  Dr. Ghil joined the fantastic team at Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic in June of 2019, working part-time to balance out motherhood.  She lives happily with her husband, two young boys and two dogs Rosie, a mini poodle and Lola, a Chihuahua mix.  In her free time she enjoys gardening, sewing, Zumba, and yoga.  Dr. Ghil listens with an open mind and is always seeking to provide quality medicine to your precious pets.

Dr. Erika Grether

Veterinarian

I was born and raised in Washington state, but I attended veterinary school in London, UK. It was an exciting and life-changing experience to go through the process of veterinary school while living abroad. I will definitely miss my friends there and all the amazing museums, food, and shopping in London, but now I’m back in my home state and can’t wait to start my career here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

Veterinary medicine is a lifelong learning journey and I enjoy every new piece of information I can collect and use to best inform my clients and help my patients. I enjoy so many things about the veterinary profession, but the best part, for me, is being able to really connect with my clients and patients so I can help them through all the phases of their pet’s life. Having those meaningful connections has always been very rewarding to me. I also have a special place in my heart for our feline friends and my goal is to make their visits to the vet as stress-free as possible.

In my free time I enjoy playing with my energetic kitty Bo, reading, working out, and trying new recipes! I also make frequent trips to Portland to visit my sister and her family, where I can catch up with my niece and play with their adorable dog Rosie.

Aubrey Mills

Hospital Manager

Aubrey graduated from Pima Medical institute in 2006 as a Veterinary Assistant. In 2009 she went back to Pima and graduated from the Veterinary Technician program. In the same year Aubrey became certified in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation VOM. In 2012 she became a Certified Weight Coach through Purina’s Project Pet Slim Down and in 2016 went through training to perform ultrasounds.

Aubrey enjoys spending time with her husband Josh and their cats Boozer and Capone and their amazing English Springer Spaniel Copper. She loves spending time with family, friends, reading and listen to music.

Ember Greenwood

Assistant Hospital Manager

Bio Coming Soon!

Kaitlyn Schurman-Darby

Licensed Vet Technician

Kaitlyn graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Pima in 2012. She then completed the required examinations to become a Licenced Veterinary Technologist (LVT). She joined Helping Hands upon graduation. Along with her general technical duties, Kaitlyn plays a key role in follow-up care for our chronic care patients, routinely discussing patient progress with pet owners and reporting her findings back to the appropriate veterinarian. Kaitlyn plays a major role in helping our practice closely monitor and fine-tune treatment protocols. Her special interests include spending time with her pets, watching movies, and reading.