Animal Care

Dr. Allison Case, DVM is our head veterinarian.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science/Pre-Vet from Texas A&M University. She also obtained a second degree in Veterinary Technology and was a licensed clinical veterinary technician and emergency medical technician.

Dr. Case first had an adventurous career with the Colorado Division of Wildlife for 7 years, working as a veterinary technician in wildlife health and research. In her spare time, she volunteered to work abroad in conservation and wildlife research- having memorable experiences in Alaska and South Africa. It was those early career years that solidified her desire to contribute to conservation and wildlife health as a veterinarian.

As such, she earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.  She completed a one-year post-doctorate internship in zoological medicine at the Indianapolis Zoo.  Dr. Case joined Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in January 2006. For the first 11 years, she served as both associate veterinarian for Point Defiance Zoo and full-time head veterinarian for Northwest Trek.  She now spends her time exclusively at Northwest Trek, partnering with the Zoo when opportunities or needs arise.

Her favorite outdoor activities include snow-skiing, fly fishing, sea kayaking and paddle boarding, camping, motorcycle touring, and sporting clays.

Cassidy Soehnlein, DVM is our Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Soehnlein earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine.

After receiving her DVM, she completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery in Tampa, Florida followed by a yearlong internship in zoological medicine at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. During her time at the Zoo, she also spent time working with the veterinary team at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. She fell in love with the staff, the collection, and the Pacific Northwest. She is grateful to have joined the team after her internship as an associate veterinarian for both the Zoo and Northwest Trek.

Dr. Soehnlein is originally from Florida, but has gladly exchanged palm trees and sunshine for mountains and rain. She loves spending time outside including hiking, kayaking, or longboarding. She has her own little zoo at home with two dogs, three cats and two red-footed tortoises.

Tracy Cramer, LVT, is the Clinical Veterinary Technician who supports the veterinary team for procedures, lab work, animal treatments, medical records and much more.

Tracy earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and an Associate of Science in Animal Health Technology before becoming a licensed veterinary technician.  She then went on to work in small animal medicine for many years before transitioning to zoo medicine.  She has worked at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Philadelphia Zoo and since 2019 at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

Tracy loves living in the Pacific Northwest and hopes to create a wildlife habitat in her own backyard where native plants and animals can thrive.