Junnah

Junnah joined the Rainier Veterinary Hospital team in March 2025, bringing with her a lifelong love for animals, a passion for learning, and a strong commitment to veterinary medicine. A pre-veterinary student at the University of Washington, she is currently pursuing her B.S. in General Biology and will graduate in June 2025.

“I’ve loved animals since before I could walk, and I’ve known I wanted to be a vet since I was five years old,” Junnah shared. Her early passion turned into action through years of hands-on volunteering at Seattle Humane, where she supported the vet clinic, organized food drives, and learned the ins and outs of animal care and behavior.

Her background includes working as an Animal Care Attendant at Companion Animal Hospital and as a Veterinary Assistant with Vetco, the latter of which is a traveling veterinary vaccination clinic serving King through Whatcom counties.

At Rainier Veterinary Hospital, Junnah is eager to deepen her clinical experience and is especially drawn to small animal emergency medicine, which she hopes to specialize in one day. She’s fascinated by the challenge of treating patients who can’t speak, learning to interpret body language, behavior, and subtle cues to ensure their well-being.

Junnah brings a strong work ethic, integrity, and a team-focused mindset to every shift. She believes in the power of clear communication to resolve misunderstandings with clients and sees every challenge as a chance to learn and grow.

Education

B.S. in General Biology, University of Washington (In Progress, graduating June 2025)

Volunteer Work

Junnah participated in the Humane Teen Club at Seattle Humane, where she learned about animal handling and career paths and helped organize a pet food drive that brought in over 40 pounds of donations. She also volunteered with Seattle Humane for a year, supporting their vet clinic and pet food donation efforts. Currently, she volunteers with the University District Food Bank, packing and distributing food for those in need.

Home Life

With a dog (Shadow) and a cat (Lucky), both 14 years old, Junnah’s life is full of animal energy at home as well as through her work, studies, and hobbies. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, hiking, and drumming to unwind.