Dr. Ponsness has been with our team since 2013 as a full time associate veterinarian at Pend Oreille Veterinary Service. She enjoys working closely with clients to meet the needs of their dogs, cats and small mammals. Her special interests include oncology, soft tissue surgery, preventative care and specialty care for the geriatric family pet. She completed her undergraduate education at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA prior to attending veterinary school at Washington State University. Growing up in Seattle, Dr. Ponsness always enjoyed vacations to Northern Idaho and jumped at the opportunity to relocate to Sandpoint in 2008. She lives here with her husband, children, and two spoiled golden retrievers- Peyton and Eli. When she is not at the clinic, Chrissy and her family enjoy most things the outdoors; such as boating, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing and snowboarding.