About Us
River Valley Veterinary Center (formerly Animal Hospital of Wenatchee) is a small-animal veterinary practice in the heart of the Wenatchee valley. We've been practicing full-service veterinary medicine since 2008. Today the practice is focused on offering the same great experience while advancing the services and care we provide to our patients.
Meet the Team
Ben Harmeling, DVM
Veterinarian
Ben Harmeling was born and raised in Palmer, Alaska. After graduating with a degree in Biology from Gonzaga University, he attended veterinary school at the University of California, Davis and graduated in 2012. Dr. Harmeling and his wife Sally moved to Wenatchee in 2015, where they now raise their three young children. Dr. Harmeling has professional interest in both medicine and surgery. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, staying active in the community, and traveling.
Jade O'Brien, BVMS
Veterinarian
Jade O’Brien grew up in Wenatchee and knew at an early age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with a degree in Biology while starting for the women's basketball team. Her goal of becoming a veterinarian was realized in 2015, when she graduated from the University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland. After veterinary school, Dr. O’Brien worked in a small animal hospital in Sacramento, CA for 3 years while her husband completed his residency in OB-GYN. Dr. O’Brien is excited to be part of a fantastic team at Animal Hospital of Wenatchee and looks forward to seeing you and your pets. Her professional interests include general practice and soft tissue surgery. When not at the hospital, she enjoys music, hiking, camping, playing/watching sports, and traveling with her husband, young children, and 2 dogs.
Zach Warmenhoven, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Zach Warmenhoven has been practicing in the Wenatchee Valley since graduating from WSU Veterinary College at the top of his class in 2017. Prior to working in the veterinary field, he honorably served from 2005-2009 in the United States Air Force. Dr. Zach distinguished himself by engaging in scientific research aimed at treating neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Zach chose to live in the Wenatchee Valley because it offers an abundance of outdoor activities and scenic beauty. He sees the growing community as the ideal place to raise his children. In practice, Dr. Zach enjoys all facets of medicine and surgery. He takes a particular interest in diagnostic imaging and has spent many years building skills in echocardiography and ultrasound. Dr. Warmenhoven is excited to bring his diverse skillset to Animal Hospital and to expand the services available to our patients.
Don Berdan, DVM
Veterinarian
Don Berdan graduated from Wenatchee High School and attended Washington State Veterinary School in Pullman, WA. Don has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Wenatchee Valley for over 40 years, working on both large and small animal species. Don and his wife Kay stay active in their church and in our local community. Dr. Berdan currently sees small animal patients at River Valley Veterinary Center on a limited basis.
Veterinary Center Staff
Debbie
Practice Manager
Michelle S.
Receptionist
Katie
Receptionist
Skye
Receptionist
Cassie
Veterinary Technician
Jaime
Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Stefanie N.
Veterinary Technician
Michelle O.
Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Zoe
Veterinary Assistant
Marcus
Veterinary Assistant
Aubrey
Veterinary Assistant
Stephanie R.
Veterinary Assistant
Isobel
Veterinary Assistant