Meet our veterinary team

Get to know our team!

Dr. Kateryna Sovik, DVM

Medical Director

Dr. Kateryna Sovik grew up in Ukraine, where her love for animals began at an early age. As a child, she cared for neighborhood stray dogs and cats, nurturing a deep compassion for animal welfare that would shape her future. In 2016, she graduated from Kharkiv Zoo Veterinary Academy and launched her career as a veterinarian specializing in small animal care.

After moving to the United States in 2022, Dr. Sovik continued pursuing her passion for veterinary medicine. She joined Incline Veterinary Hospital in 2024, where she now serves as Medical Director. Dr. Sovik is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized care and has a special interest in dermatology and dentistry. She also enjoys mentoring her team and building trusted relationships with pet owners.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sovik loves to travel and spend time with her husband and their two children. Her life is grounded in compassion—for animals, her clients, and her family.

Dr. Ivan Grechanichenko, VGAL

Doctor / Veterinary Graduate Awaiting Licensure (VGAL)

Since childhood, Dr. Ivan has been passionate about biology and chemistry. He grew up near farms and had many pets in his hometown. Initially, he wanted to become a biologist; however, after reading James Herriot’s book All Creatures Great and Small, which described the life and work of a British veterinarian, he was deeply inspired to pursue veterinary medicine.

Dr. Ivan graduated from veterinary school in Russia and went on to work in various hospitals for over 10 years. Six years ago, he began to specialize in surgery—a field he particularly enjoys. To gain more experience, he worked in large emergency hospitals in Moscow and also served as a house-call veterinarian, helping clients who couldn’t bring their pets to the hospital.

He regularly attends veterinary congresses, master classes, and continuing education courses. Dr. Ivan enjoys learning and believes that staying up to date is essential to providing the best veterinary care.

In 2022, he moved to the United States to continue his veterinary career. He gained valuable experience working at Midtown Animal Hospital in California in 2024 and is currently awaiting the final exam required to become a fully licensed veterinarian in Nevada.

Dr. Ivan joined Incline Veterinary Hospital in 2025, beginning his role as a VGAL after successfully passing the national veterinary exam.

Outside of work, Dr. Ivan enjoys photography, history, and hiking. He loves camping by lakes with his family and recently adopted an adorable cat named Popsicle from a local shelter.

Gigy

Lead CSR

Gigy serves as our Lead Client Service Representative. Originally from Bolivia, she relocated to Incline in 2020 and became a valued member of our team in 2024. A passionate animal lover, Gigy believes that dogs are the most beautiful creatures in the world. With her trilingual abilities in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, she is a significant asset to the Incline team. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and cherishing moments with her three children.

Zoe Belser

CSR/Veterinary Assistant

Zoe is originally from the beautiful Lake Tahoe area and has been an integral part of the Incline Vet Hospital team since 2020. With a deep passion for veterinary medicine, she aspires to become a veterinarian one day. Zoe studied Animal Biology at UC Davis, where she honed her knowledge and skills in the field. Her dedication to animal welfare began early, volunteering at Pet Network during high school.

In her free time, Zoe loves exploring the great outdoors with her two dogs, Echo and Loki. Whether she’s hiking, climbing, skiing, or enjoying any of the many outdoor activities Lake Tahoe has to offer, Zoe embraces every opportunity to connect with nature and her furry companions.

Emmalee Bishop

CSR/Veterinary Assistant

Emmalee grew up in Carson City NV, she just started her career in veterinary medicine this June 2023. Emmalee wants to pursue an associate of veterinary science to become a licensed technician in Nevada. Working with exotic animals is her aspiration. A long-term goal would be to pursue her doctorate in veterinary medicine and become an exotic pet DVM. Prior to working for Incline Vet, Emmalee was a hostess at the Hyatt for 2 years, giving her the excellent customer service experience.

Currently she has 4 dogs and a leopard gecko, she loves to travel, as well as go hiking and camping. She has lived near the Tahoe basin her whole life, and now being able to work in the area while working towards her life long career of veterinary medicine has made the perfect combination.