Meet Our Staff

Dr. Karen Comer and "Sonic"

Dr. Karen Comer earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the University of California at Davis. Prior to entering veterinary school, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. After graduation from veterinary school she continued her formal post-graduate studies with a clinical internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and a clinical residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Georgia. Concomitant with the internal medicine residency, she also completed a Master of Science degree in physiology.

Dr Comer is a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and is board-certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine.

She also is a member of:

the Veterinary Cancer Society,
the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association,
the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition,
the Comparative Gastroenterology Society,
and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Comer's clinical interests include oncology (cancer medicine), gastroenterology (diseases of the stomach and intestines), and nutrition.

Dr. Comer's furry family includes a whippet named "Cricket", a Norwegian Elkhound named "Sonic", and two cats named "Mr. Stubbs" and "Magik".

Maura Mears

Maura became an invaluable part of our clinic in January 2007 as our Veterinary Assistant. She is new to the veterinary field, and loves her job as an assistant here at VMRC. She stays busy by helping the Doctor and technicians, keeping a clean hospital, and taking care of the animals.

Maura enjoys the outdoors, spending time with her family, camping, and taking her two dogs, “Xena” and “Zeus” for walks.

Amanda Spruell, RVT

Amanda started working with Dr. Comer in 2002 upon completing her degree in Veterinary Technology at Pierce College. She has had a wide variety of responsibilities here at VMRC. Her technical skills, as well as her communication skills, have made her a vital asset to the VMRC.

Amanda’s four-legged family is extensive. She currently has two dogs, one cat, and three horses. In her spare time, she plays polo with the Tacoma Polo Club.

Christi Mallory

Christi joined VMRC in October of 2007 as a receptionist, and has since taken on a management role with our clinic. She divides her time between reception duties and managing the day to day aspects of a busy specialty clinic.

Christi has a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law from Washington State University, and misses the outdoor life of eastern Washington.

She has two adopted cats - "Gabby", the queen of the household and "Harry", the wheezy orange kitten. She also has "Drake", the very exuberant mastiff mix.