Staff
Patrick O'Dea D.V.M.
Doctor Patrick O'Dea has been in practice since 1975 after graduating from Washington State University. He established Heart Arrow Veterinary Service in 1978 after working in other locations as an associate veterinarian. His duties now include management along with veterinary work. He is interested in all facets of veterinary medicine especially the more technical diagnostic aspects. His other interests are computers and electronics.
Megan McElroy D.V.M.
Doctor Megan McElroy graduated from Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in May, 2002. She is Dr. Pat O'Dea's daughter and sister to Dr. Michael O'Dea. She is married to Jim who works in accounting. She has special interests in cardiology and treatment of cancer. In her spare time she enjoys reading, gardening, and outdoor recreation. They share their house with Suzy, a black lab, and 2 cats Bert and Otis.
Joan Vendramin, D.V.M.
Dr. Vendramin has recently joined our team on a regular part-time schedule 3 days a week. She has often helped us as a relief vet over the past 15 years when the other Doctor's take leave. Dr. Vendramin has a special interest in senior pet medicine. She shares her home with her daughter, Paris. They have 2 cats, a large Maine Coon named Oliver, and a torti-tabby called Popcorn.
Michael O'Dea D.V.M.
Doctor Michael O'Dea joined Heart Arrow Veterinary Service in June of 1998. He enjoys working with clients to help improve pets lives in all aspects of veterinary medicine. He currently works full time in emergency medicine and is here at Heart Arrow occasionally. At home, with his wife and 3 children, live 2 cats - Girly, and Smokey, and a dog named Scooby. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking and other outdoor activities.
Cheryl, Veterinary Assistant
Cheryl has been working at Heart Arrow Veterinary Service since 1989!!! She enjoys spending time with her family, and is a very proud Grandma to Hayleigh! She has two Pomeranians, Sweetie and Lily.
Mickey, Receptionist
Mickey loves her job because it provides the opportunity to meet new people and their pets, and to chat with old friends as well. Having grown up in the Spokane Valley, seeing old schoolmates and acquaintances is always fun. Mickey and her family happily share their home with their cats, Nilla and Pappy, and their Fox Terrier mix named Rosie!
Dianna, Receptionist
Di has been a loyal client since 1978 and came to work for us in July, 2004. She enjoys exercising and training horses, IHRA & NHRA Drag Racing, Nascar and football. One of the best parts of her day is helping our clients and their pets. Di's newest adoptee is her border collie-cattle dog named Peace.
Jamie, Veterinary Assistant
Jamie has been with us since October, 2005. She has a great horse named Mollee,
2 crazy dogs....Roxy and Burton, a cat named Spy, and 2 turtles...Macey and Pokey. Jamie enjoys many outdoor activities all year long including wake boarding and snow boarding.
Sherry, Veterinary Assistant
Sherry came to work with us at Heart Arrow in October, 2009. Sherry was born and raised in the Spokane Valley, is an EVHS graduate and the youngest of 5 children. She enjoys camping, 4-wheeling and taking her 3 dogs named Rocky, Bear and Chevy on long walks and enjoys spending time with her 4 cats named Harry, Fifi, CiCi, and Shelby.
Cayla, Veterinary Assistant
Cayla has worked here since February 2011 and is a graduate
from Carrington College. She loves the outdoors and
spending time with her little chihuahua dog named Chief!