Centralia Animal Hospital
Hospital Manager
Marian Paulachak

Hospital Manager
Marian Paulachak
With over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Marian leads our hospital with compassion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to both client and patient care. She holds an Elite Fear Free Professional certification and a Certificate in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, reflecting her dedication to creating an environment where pets and people feel safe, supported, and truly heard.
Marian’s leadership is shaped not only by her extensive veterinary background but also by a lifelong love of travel and culture. She spent summers in Berlin as a child, lived in London right after high school, and spent her college summers in Vienna—experiences that continue to inspire her open, thoughtful approach to teamwork and care. With a degree in Psychology, Marian brings insight, empathy, and a deep understanding of human and animal behavior to every aspect of her work.
Marian is Low Stress Handling Silver certified and has gone through AVMA's Workplace Wellbeing Certificate Program and the Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program.