Doctors/Staff Daytime

Jeffrey F. Duke, DVM, Department Head

Dr. Duke grew up in McMinnville, Oregon, and received his veterinary degree from Oregon State University in 1984. He joined Pilchuck the same year as a large animal veterinarian, but by 1987 had decided to dedicate his practice exclusively to small animals. Dr. Duke’s areas of special interest are surgery, both soft tissue and orthopedic, and small animal reproduction. He was instrumental in Pilchuck’s addition of laser surgery technology in 2001. In 2004, Dr. Duke received the AAHA Waltham Award for contributions made in small animal veterinary medicine outside of the United States, in recognition of his four trips to Mongolia to provide hands-on training and resources for veterinarians there. He is active in his church, enjoys riding his street bike on sunny days, traveling, and boating with his family.

Mark Davis, DVM, DACVS, CCRP

Board-Certified Surgeon and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Dr. Mark Davis returns to the Puget Sound area after spending several years in Texas. Now re-establishing his practice in western Washington at Pilchuck, he brings nearly two decades of veterinary knowledge and advanced surgical experience. He is a board-certified small-animal surgeon, proficient in orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, as well as canine rehabilitation. Dr. Davis received his DVM from Oklahoma State University in 1993, followed by an internship at Louisiana State University and surgical residency at Texas A&M University. He was board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) in 1999, and also is a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner (University of Tennessee, 2010). Most recently, he was the owner of two specialty veterinary hospitals in Carrollton and Houston, Texas. Before that, we worked in specialty practices in Washington, in Duvall, Issaquah and Lynnwood. Dr. Davis is a member of the ACVS, American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Orthopedic Society and Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons.

Deborah Carlson, DVM

Dr. Carlson brings to Pilchuck more than 15 years of veterinary experience, with special interest in internal medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, feline care and pain management. She received a B.A. in zoology from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1996. In 2000, she completed her DVM at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. After receiving her veterinary degree, Dr. Carlson was an associate veterinarian at The Animal Emergency Clinic in Tacoma and at Sumner Veterinary Hospital in Sumner, Wash. Most recently, she was a relief veterinarian at both Sumner Veterinary Hospital and Summit Veterinary Referral Center in Tacoma, where she managed specialist cases overnight. Dr. Carlson is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association and Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. Outside her veterinary practice, she enjoys hockey, travel, gourmet cooking and spending time with her three golden retrievers.

Timothy John, DVM

It was while working for his family veterinarian in the San Francisco Bay area that Dr. John decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. He attended Oregon State University, receiving his veterinary degree in 1990, and joined Pilchuck as a small animal practitioner the same year. Dr. John’s special interests are internal medicine and cancer therapy. He is known for his easygoing nature and good humor. Though serious about medicine, Dr. John is a prankster at heart, and not above providing well-timed comic relief for his staff. His time away from the hospital is spent with his wife, two children, and the animals that make up their “farmette” - three horses, three dogs, two cats, and eight chickens. He also enjoys camping and fishing.

Sally Lester, DVM, MVS, DACVP

Tessa King, DVM

As the daughter of a veterinarian and practice owner, Dr. Tessa King grew up with veterinary medicine. As a young child she spent many hours with her parents at the veterinary hospital and was especially fascinated with her dad performing surgery on animals. By the time she was in junior high she was helping out with the kennel work and general cleaning. In high school and college she worked as a veterinary assistant and receptionist. Having experienced and enjoyed veterinary medicine from an early age, it seemed only natural to follow in her father’s footsteps to become a doctor of veterinary medicine. Dr. King grew up in West Seattle, graduated from Holy Names Academy and attended Washington State University where she received her degree as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She joined Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s small animal team in October, 2007. Her areas of special interest are ophthalmology and preventative medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and her critters—two dogs, Alex and Lucy and kitty Oliver.

Kevin Wilson, DVM

Dr. Wilson, another Oregon native, says it wasn’t quite divine intervention that led him to become a veterinarian, but rather a nagging voice in the back of his head telling him that it was what he was supposed to do with his life. He completed his veterinary degree at Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, and joined Pilchuck’s staff of small animal practitioners shortly thereafter. While working on an undergraduate degree in Animal Science, he traveled to Senegal, Africa, to provide veterinary herd management for the tribes of the Sahel Region. Dr Wilson’s interest in wellness programs has been a driving force from the outset of his veterinary career. His special interests at Pilchuck include dentistry and soft tissue surgery, with a focus on disease prevention and pain management. Dr. Wilson is an avid runner who enjoys distance racing. His best canine friend is, of course, a Greyhound.