A Coug-founded veterinary clinic with a decades-long commitment to accessible pet care and hands-on veterinary education was announced as the recipient of the 2026 NAVC Gives Marquee Award, which includes a $25,000 contribution and recognizes exceptional service and impact within the veterinary profession.
The Seattle-based Doney Coe Pet Clinic was selected for the award by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide and the world’s leading provider of veterinary continuing education.
The clinic was recognized for the critical role it plays in providing veterinary care to members of the community who might otherwise struggle to access services, as well as for its longstanding partnership with Washington State University, which helps train future veterinarians and aligns closely with NAVC’s educational mission.
Established by WSU alumnus Charles Doney (’45 DVM), the clinic was taken over by former WSU Alumni Association President and Cougar alumnus Stanley Coe (’57 DVM) in 1986 following Doney’s death. At the time, the clinic had been open for about a year.
Since then, Doney Coe Pet Clinic has built a reputation for compassionate, community-centered care, prioritizing affordable — and in many cases free — veterinary services for pets in need. That commitment has remained central to the clinic’s identity for more than three decades.
The clinic’s service-driven mission also shapes its partnership with WSU. Through its collaboration with the university, Doney Coe Pet Clinic provides veterinary students with meaningful, real-world clinical exposure, allowing them to learn alongside experienced practitioners while seeing firsthand how community-focused medicine can be practiced.
NAVC Gives established the Marquee Award to recognize organizations that make profound contributions to the veterinary profession and help advance NAVC’s vision of “a world in which the veterinary healthcare team thrives.” Doney Coe Pet Clinic’s work exemplifies that vision through both patient care and education.
The award was announced Jan. 19 during the Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX).