Meet The Team

Founder and owner Stephanie Rawlinson aka Dr. Stephanie Stoegbauer, DVM is an highly qualified doctor with 15 years of experience practicing in both emergency medicine and general practice. Over the past decade, Dr. Stoegbauer has successfully founded and built her own veterinary consulting relief business (Stephanie Stoegbauer, DVM PLLC). During this time, Dr Stoegbauer has provided consultancy and relief services to over 25 general practice hospitals in the greater Seattle area and is known as a reputable practitioner with an extensive knowledge base of high-quality medicine. These hospitals have trusted Dr Stoegbauer time and again to work closely with their clients and patients and have them follow up with her on a regular basis. Dr. Stoegbauer has been working with and referring to the local emergency and specialty hospitals in Seattle and is viewed as a trusted and reliable referral partner for patients that are not emergent.

Dr. Stoegbauer and her team are trusted and relied upon to solve the most complex urgent care challenges. She is especially passionate about pain management in acute or chronic situations, faced by elderly pets and managing allergic skin and ear conditions.

L and L Animal Urgent Care, named for Dr. Stoegbauer’s two dogs, Lady (her rescued Greyhound) and Loki (her rescued Samoyed).

Dr. Stoegbauer has devoted her energy to creating a facility that would meet the needs of both animals and their owners. The hospital has been built from the ground up with state-of-the-art technology, including an in-house lab for timely results, x-ray machine, and anesthesia/sedation capabilities for injured pets. L and L Animal Urgent Care is a female-owned business and is staffed with a team of highly trained and compassionate veterinary professionals, including Dr. Stoegbauer herself. Opening in March of 2023, Dr. Stoegbauer and her team are excited to begin the journey of “helping pets and supporting vets” in the greater Seattle area.

Sydney embarked on her journey in the veterinary field in 2018, when she welcomed her beloved golden retriever, "Bug", into her life. Early on, Bug faced several health challenges that prompted Sydney to seek veterinary care on a regular basis. During these visits, Sydney realized her passion for the veterinary field and sought to expand her knowledge by pursuing a career as a veterinary assistant.

With a wealth of cross-department experience within veterinary practices, ranging from leading a reception team to management, Sydney's commitment to the wellbeing of animals and helping other pets has always been unwavering. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Sydney witnessed the unprecedented need for more veterinary staff and support across the industry. As a result of her dedication to the veterinary field, she felt compelled to give back to both pet owners and the veterinary community by joining L and L Animal Urgent Care in their mission and cause of "Helping Pets and Supporting Vets.

Dr. Cathy Pierce developed a passion for veterinary medicine at the age of 13 when she earned school credit by volunteering at an animal hospital in rural Oregon helping with dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, or anything else that walked in. She continued to work a variety of hospital positions from kennel attendant, receptionist, and emergency technician assistant throughout high school, college, and during her veterinary education. She received a Bachelors of Science degree in biology from Montana State University in Billings, followed by her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation, she spent eight years practicing emergency and critical care medicine and surgery at hospitals in Tacoma, Las Vegas, and Issaquah. After eight years of overnights in the ICU, she wanted to strengthen her skills to support pets longterm via preventive medicine and wellness. She spent five years in Redmond at a general practice taking care of pets in all life stages, as well as managing the practice as medical director. She enjoyed working with families to provide high quality, individualized care, but saw how much urgent care for pets was lacking, especially after the pandemic. She witnessed and experienced the toll this was taking on pets, their families, and her colleagues that so badly wanted to help but struggled to keep up.

Dr. Pierce was thrilled with the opportunity of a brand new urgent care practice and was excited to help fill this niche in patient care. With thirteen years of emergency and general practice experience, she can provide top care for all types of urgent care needs including ear infections, chronic skin conditions, surgical repair of wounds, acute GI distress, and pain management. She takes a special interest in endocrine diseases such as diabetes mellitus and autoimmune diseases such as hemolytic anemia.

She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association, and International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Outside of work, Dr. Pierce can be found rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking, and managing the many projects of a small homestead including gardening, canning, and raising chickens. She and her husband currently have one dog, Oscar, a bossy Cairn Terrier, as well as a flock of Jersey Giant chickens, a leopard gecko, and a tropical freshwater fish tank.

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Hello! My name is Ciara, and I'm excited to be your pets urgent care nurse!

I've been working with animals since I attended PIMA in 2012, where I earned my license to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). I started working in a general practice, transitioned into emergency, and now urgent care! I value expanding my skills and knowledge within my field, along with providing quality care.

When I'm not working, I enjoy spending my free time with my friends and family, playing video games, or being active outdoors.

Hello! I’m Gaby and I am thrilled to be part of the team at L&L Animal Urgent Care providing support to neighboring hospitals and pets.

Growing up around animals, I’ve always wanted to work in a capacity that would allow me to assist them. Therefore, throughout 2021 and 2022 I attended Pima Medical Institute and graduated as a Veterinary Assistant. With the goal of becoming a Licensed Veterinary Assistant soon, I am extremely excited to gain the experience of working in an urgent care setting and learning from L&L’s amazing doctors!

When I’m not at work, I love spending quality time with my two boys, Bruno (an Australian Shepherd mix) and Benji (a Pitbull mix). We enjoy hanging out with friends and exploring new places, whether it’s a dog park or a quick Starbucks run.

Hi I’m Jennifer and I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician. I come to L+L Animal Urgent Care with 10 years of experience in the veterinary field having worked with horses, dogs, cats, and primates.

I am Fear Free Certified and dedicated to patient comfort. I also enjoy providing thorough client education to ensure owners have the resources to give their pets happy and healthy lives!

Outside of L&L, I enjoy spending time with my own fur babies which include 2 Great Danes, 2 cats, and 2 horses. I share my hobbies and passions with my husband and spunky toddler, AKA I have no free time… ever!

Michell is thrilled to be a member of the L & L Animal Urgent Care staff as a Veterinary Receptionist. Although she is new to the veterinary field, her passion for animals has grown stronger over the years, and she is excited to bring that love and care to your furry companions. At home, she is lucky enough to share her life with her wonderful rescue dog, Daisy. When she's not working, she enjoys getting creative, reading, and spending time with Daisy. She looks forward to meeting you and your beloved pets and providing them with the best possible care!