The Red Maple Team
The Doctors
Dr. Elizabeth Myers, MA, CVA
Dr. Myers has been practicing medicine since 2010, when she completed her DVM at Washington State University. She has been practicing here in Vancouver since moving here with her family in 2014.
Her professional interests include surgery, geriatric care, and preventative medicine. She is a certified AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinarian. She is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist, and works to blend traditional and complementary medical practices when appropriate.
Dr. Myers has five cats: Pixie, Fae, Pythagorus, Floof, and Mochi. She spends her free time with her two wonderful kids, listening to her husband’s Seahawks podcast, baking, and crocheting.
Dr. Cara Lane graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 and completed an internship at the ASPCA in NYC. She moved with her family to the Pacific Northwest in 2018 and loves all that it has to offer.
Her special interests include ultrasound, surgery, and management of unusual medical cases.
Outside of work she enjoys reading, baking, and getting out into nature with her family. Her current menagerie includes two dogs, two cats, a crested gecko, and an axolotl named Tony Stark.
Dr. Cara Lane
Dr. Janelle Dabritz
Dr. Dabritz graduated with her DVM degree from Oregon State University in 2013, and has practiced medicine in 3 different states. She currently practices in Oregon and Washington and started part-time with Red Maple Animal Hospital in January of 2025. Her professional interests include preventive care and education.
Dr. Dabritz spends her free time hanging out with friends and family, and caring for her pollinator garden, fruit trees, and vegetable patch. She raises about 2000 native mason bees annually, in addition to providing habitat for hummingbirds and a wide variety of wild bee species. She is also passionate about snorkeling, hiking, and traveling.
The Team
Angela
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: 6 years
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: The best part of the job is helping. Helping pets feel better and helping clients feel at ease in stressful times.
Hobbies: Reading and creating crafts inspired from Pinterest
Favorite Book: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Mass
Favorite Movie: Mermaids (with Cher)
Favorite Musician: Florence + the Machine
Favorite coffee/tea order: Black coffee, unless it’s pumpkin season!
Pets: Gus - Labrador, Figaro - Cat
Brooke
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: 5 years
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: The opportunity to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Hobbies: I love going out to new restaurants with friends and family; findings new walking trails with my dog.
Favorite movie: The Invisible, August Rush
Favorite coffee/tea order: Starbucks Javachip Frappe
Pets: One dog - Reggie; Two cats - Nala, Kitten
Denise
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: Over 20 years
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: Watching puppies grow into outstanding dogs
Hobbies: Gardening, listening to music, reading, hanging out with family and grandkids
Favorite book: Red Rising series
Favorite TV: Breaking Bad
Favorite musician: Muse!
Favorite coffee/tea order: Prefers tea, dislikes coffee
Pets: Three dogs - Tess (Golden Doodle), Hawkeye and Radar (Chinese Cresteds), One cat - Dante
Emma
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: 7 years
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: The miracle of spay and neuter
Hobbies: Hiking, sewing, dancing, reading, collecting trinkets
Favorite book: The Shining by Stephen King
Favorite movie: Willy’s Wonderland
Favorite musician: Hozier
Favorite coffee/tea order: Iced white mocha with oatmilk and caramel drizzle
Pets: Two dogs - Cassio and Pumpkin
Heather
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: Since 2003 and going strong
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: For the first few years helping the pets was the most enjoyable part. Now it is the personalization and relationships with the clients and of course helping their four-legged kiddos!
Hobbies: Book clubs & making memories with friends and family
Favorite book: 5am Club by Robin Sharma
Favorite movie: The Greatest Showman
Favorite musician: ❤️ Hozier ❤️
Favorite coffee/tea order: London Fog tea with extra lavender
Pets: Two dogs - Wylie and Lyra & a lot of abandoned cats
Kenya
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: Since 2016
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: Meeting the sweet (& spicy) babies and surgery
Hobbies: Reading, taking care of my babies (mom-ing)!, crafting
Favorite books: Love romance and fantasy books
Favorite coffee/tea order: Anything chai or matcha
Pets: Bentley - Pitbull, Luna Marie and Baby - Cats
Lilli
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: 7 years
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: Being abole to advocate for patients that are unable to do it for themselves.
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, and hanging with friends
Favorite book: Throne of Glass series
Favorite movie: Stand By Me
Favorite musician: Brent Faiyaz
Favorite coffee/tea order: Fuel Sunrise from Blackrock
Pets: Dog - Mr. Bobo Baggins (the best pig around!)
Socorro
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: Since 2020
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: Being able to connect with and advocate for our patients, and knowing I made a positive in their lives. Also puppy breath.
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, doom scrolling, looking for cool rocks, hanging out with my animals
Favorite book: Throne of Glass series
Favorite movie: Practical Magic and Stuck in Love
Favorite musician: One Direction
Favorite coffee/tea order: Iced chai with oatmilk
Pets: Two Dogs - Willow (American Bully), Spike (Chihuahua); Two Cats - Klaus, Percy; Twelve Chickens - Aegon, Helena, Meleys, Syrax, Fireheart, Elentiya, Lilith, Andarna, Velma, Daphnie, Milly, Eggspresso
Jori
How long have you been in veterinary medicine: Since 2017
Most enjoyable/inspiring part of veterinary medicine: I love how veterinary medicine is always changing and there are always new things we can learn to treat our patients as effectively, safely, and kindly as we can.
Hobbies: Crochet, trying new food, spending time with my cats, attempting to garden
Favorite book: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Favorite movie: Phantom of the Opera
Favorite coffee/tea order: Chai latte with almond milk
Pets: Three cats - Sibyl, Margo, and Camille
Keith Myers
RMAH’s practice manager is definitely a jack-of-all-trades. When he’s not helping his wife run the practice, he can be found playing with his kids, teaching science at HeLa high school, co-hosting a popular Seahawks podcast, turning wood on his lathe or fermenting tasty beverages.
As a complete newbie in veterinary medicine, Keith does his best to stay out of the way of the talented staff. He does manage to answer a phone occasionally though, as well as update this website.
Note: the picture is of Pythagorus, his 3-legged cat. That is not a picture of Keith.
