Get to know our team!
Dr. Wert
Dr. Williams
Veterinarian
He 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, he worked for 5 years as a design engineer at Tektronix in Beaverton Oregon before pursuing his passion to become a small animal veterinarian.
After graduating from Oregon and Washington State Universities with DVM degrees, he 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, he is very happy to be working in the town of Cheney. Having spent much time in Cheney, over the years, he have found it to be a great town with great people!
His dogs have always been part of the family, and very much enjoy hiking and chasing birds.
His other hobbies include telemarking skiing, wakeboarding/waterskiing, fly fishing, and piloting small planes like a Cessna 172 (he used to fly from Oregon to California to work when he owned his own plane).
Blackhawk is a great clinic serving the people of Cheney for decades.
Dr. Lehman
Veterinarian
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, she also appreciate being a resource for pet families who are dealing with a difficult diagnosis or end of life care. In her free time, she enjoy’s music, spending time with family, taking long walks or car rides with her husband and dog, and attending WSU Cougar football games.
Hannah
Practice Manager
Hannah has been in vet med for over 15 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.
Devan
Hospital Lead
Devan is one our Hospital Lead 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
Veterinary Assistant
Tember joined the team in June 2018 and recently graduated from 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.
Marissa
Veterinary Assistant
Marissa Lewis is a Veterinary Assistant here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been practicing for about two years. Marissa 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
Veterinary Assistant
Haley is a Veterinary Assistant here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been in the medical field for about 3 years. Haley 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.
Taylor
Taylor is one of our Veterinary Assistants here at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital. She has been in the practice for over five years. She attended Creston High School and is currently attending San Joan College with one semester left to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Taylor takes pride in making sure they have the best experience while they’re here and helping them get back to feeling healthy and happy. In her free time, she enjoys being outside with her daughter, riding horses, going to the lake, and spending time with family or friends.
Tammy
Tammy Allen is a recent graduate from Carrington College in Spokane Washington. She takes pride in ensuring all visits are a positive experience, from the time the patient walks in the door to saying goodbye. When she is not at work, Tammy enjoys camping, spending time with her family, and game nights. Tammy is excited to see you at your next visit to Blackhawk Animal Hospital.
Carolina
With over 16 years of experience in human healthcare, I recently transitioned into veterinary medicine and have been practicing for the past month. I studied at Walla Walla Community College and am passionate about providing compassionate care for both pets and their owners. I take pride in building trust through open communication and ensuring every patient feels safe and well-cared for.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband of 19 years, our three kids, and our beloved fur family—three dogs and two cats. We enjoy traveling, hiking, camping, and working on our farm together.