Dr. Kendra Rushing

Hi, I’m Dr. Kendra Rushing!
I grew up in Alaska, but have lived in Washington since starting high school. After getting a BA in English Literature at Western Washington University, I found my way across the mountains to attend veterinary school at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Upon receiving my DVM, I completed a rotating internship in Denver, CO and a surgical internship in Kirkland, WA.


I love exploring and travel. Grace, who you met on the front page, joined me on many a local adventure. She ultimately developed cruciate tears in both her knees, which required rehabilitation to get her back to tip-top shape. That’s when my love for rehab started.

Through additional training with the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, I have become both a Certified Veterinary Acupuncture Therapist (CVAT) and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT).

I am a member of the AARV and the AAVA.

With these tools I decided to establish Grace Veterinary Services so I could provide medicine I am passionate about for clients like you!

I am so excited to be able to practice the type of medicine I love in such a beautiful place.


Keep reading to learn more about my interests.

In addition to integrative medicine, I have a passion for teaching which led me to participate in several trips to Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Peru with WorldVets. Check out my blog for pics of my visit to Peru!


Outside of veterinary medicine I enjoy reading, cultivating an obsession with dinosaurs, collecting tattoos, hiking, traveling, and going on adventures with my copilot Conchita (a cactus.)

I am currently petless but get to visit my newfoundland BeBop (short for Bernadette) frequently while she enjoys the retired life.