Dr. Eric Anderson
Dr. Eric Anderson attended Coupeville High School and is an alumnus of Washington State University, where he is now an adjunct professor. Dr. Anderson is married to Mary Anderson and has four children including Dr. Erica Syring, Chris, Jessica, and Michael.
Dr. Anderson grew up with a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. From the time he was a small boy, he always wanted to be a veterinarian. In 1980, he opened Best Friend’s Veterinary Center, where he remains to be a practicing doctor, director, and chief of staff. Dr. Anderson has been voted the “Best Veterinarian on Whidbey” by The Whidbey News Times readership poll several times. He prides himself in his advanced, post-doctoral education and has an especially strong background in orthopedic surgery and ultrasonography. He has taken the advanced orthopedic course work from Ohio State University and is part of a small number of veterinarians in Washington who are certified to perform the Tibia Plateau Leveling Operation (TPLO) for cruciate ligament knee repair.
Frustrated by an absence of critical care options for pets in the area, in 2005 Dr. Anderson led local colleagues to form the Pet Emergency Center, which now serves the emergency needs of critical care patients throughout Island and Skagit Counties. In 2007, after years of planning, training, and implementation, Drs. Anderson and Williams started the Thyroid Treatment Center in Mount Vernon. The Thyroid Treatment Center treats cats that otherwise would die from hyperthyroidism. The TTC is only one of three privately operated veterinary thyroid treatment centers in the entire state.
Dr. Erica Anderson Syring
Dr. Erica Syring is a compassionate and dedicated veterinarian with a strong passion for both animal care and client education. A 4th generation Whidbey Islander through and through, she brings a deep-rooted connection to her community and over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine. She began her academic journey at Washington State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science. She then pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian at Ross University, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Professionally, Dr. Syring has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, managing complex medical cases, and guiding pet owners through new puppy and kitten visits. She is known for her thoughtful, thorough approach and her commitment to ensuring both pets and their owners feel supported and informed every step of the way.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Syring enjoys a full and active lifestyle with her family. She is a proud mother to her two daughters, Payton and Reagan, and shares her home with a lively group of pets: a golden retriever named George, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Darby Sue, and two ragdoll cats, Nigel and Gidget.
In her free time, Dr. Syring loves hosting gatherings with friends and family, camping, water skiing, scuba diving, and traveling to new places. She is also a lifelong fan of the Seattle Seahawks, cheering them on every football season.