Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital Team
Get to know our team!
Dr. Wert
Dr. Williams
Veterinarian
I grew up in Eastern Washington (Yakima Valley), with my family now primarily located in the Medical Lake area, not far from Cheney.
After obtaining a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, I worked for 5 years as a design engineer at Tektronix in Beaverton Oregon before pursuing my passion to become a small animal veterinarian.
After graduating from Oregon and Washington State Universities with DVM degrees, I eventually practiced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Medicine (with a special interest in Soft Tissue Surgery) in Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado, and Texas.
Transitioning to General Practitioner, still with a special interest in surgery, I am very happy to be working in the town of Cheney. Having spent much time in Cheney, over the years, I have found it to be a great town with great people!
My dogs have always been part of the family, and very much enjoy hiking and chasing birds.
My other hobbies include telemarking skiing, wakeboarding/waterskiing, fly fishing, and piloting small planes like a Cessna 172 (I used to fly from Oregon to California to work when I owned my own plane).
Blackhawk is a great clinic serving the people of Cheney for decades.
Dr. Lehman
Dr. Lehman is a Veterinarian here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She attended Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been in the field since 2007. Dr. Lehman’s favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is wellness and preventative care, however, I also appreciate being a resource for pet families who are dealing with a difficult diagnosis or end of life care. In her free time, I enjoy music, spending time with family, taking long walks or car rides with my husband and dog, and attending WSU Cougar football games.
Hannah Schlanger
Practice Manager
Hannah has been a part of the team for 10 years and attended Colorado State University. She prides herself in her ability to develop relationships with both clients and patients alike.
In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, kayaking, and spending time with her family.
Grace Donnelly
Grace is one of our client service representatives here at BlackHawk Veterinary Hospital. She graduated from the University of Idaho and has been in the practice for about a year. Grace prides herself in loving animals and having the ability to be able to help animals in any way possible. She believes working in veterinary medicine is extremely rewarding and fulfilling. In her free time, she loves to listen to music and watch hockey.
Devan Hubbard
Devan is one of our veterinary assistants here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been in the practice for about 10 years and has been working here for 5 years. Devan prides herself in treating every animal like they are her own and helping owners understand treatments and diagnoses. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter. They enjoy playing outside with their three dogs, two goats, and a cat. They go camping and boating alot.
Tember Forbush
Veterinary Assistant
Tember joined the team in June 2018 and is currently attending Eastern Washington University. She prides herself in having patience with pets and having the ability to get to know each one as well as possible. She also enjoys learning about animal physiology, epidemiology and pharmaceutical pathways.
In her free time, she loves being outdoors, longboarding, snowboarding, and exploring new places with her family and pets.
Kyle Thomas
Veterinary Assistant
Kyle Thomas is a veterinary assistant here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been in this practice for about less than a year. Kyle attended Carroll College in Helena, MT. She prides herself in a lot of compassion and empathy for patients. Kyle tries to handle them as carefully and kindly as she can because they deserve to be handled with care. Plus, when she takes her pets to the vet, she always hopes they’re treated the same. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, hiking, traveling, and exploring with her dog.
Lauren Moreta
Lauren Moreta is a Veterinary Assistant here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been in the medical field for about three years and has just started practicing veterinary medicine. Lauren attended Spokane Community College and Whitworth University. She prides herself on having empathy, compassion, and patience. In her free time, she enjoys playing and cuddling with her dogs.
Christine Nusbaum
Veterinary Assistant
Christine Nusbaum is a Veterinary Assistant here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been in the medical field for about one month and has just started practicing veterinary medicine. Christine attended Colby Community College. She prides herself on having compassionate care and providing a comfortable environment for the animals. In her free time, she enjoys exploring nature with her family and spending time with her dog, horse, and three cats.
Maddie Brothers
Client Service Representative
Maddie Brothers is a Veterinary Assistant here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been practicing for about two months. Maddie attended eastern W.A. University. She prides herself on comforting clients when stressful moments arise. In her free time, she enjoys staying home and sitting by the fire with her dog Lorenzo.
Marissa Lewis
Veterinary Assistant
Marissa Lewis is a Veterinary Assistant here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been practicing for about two years. Maddie attended Carrington College. She prides herself on making sure her patients are as comfortable and happy as possible, Helping people and animals any way she can. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring outside or something new to her.
Haley Freeman
Veterinary Assistant
Haley Freeman is a Veterinary Assistant here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been in the medical field for about 3 years. Christine attended Vet Tech Institute in Chicago, IL. She prides herself on excellent client communication and providing care to all animals with compassion, understanding and integrity. In her free time, she enjoys reading and gaming, and loves to cuddle with their cat Meeko.