Dr. Katy Miller (Patterson) is the Director of Veterinary Services at BSM Partners. She previously served as the Director of Dog and Cat Health and Nutrition for Mud Bay—the PNW's largest independent pet retailer—for 11 years. In that capacity, Dr. Miller was in charge of evaluating all consumable products for safety, nutrition, and efficacy, often traveling around the world, and evaluating various pet food production facilities.  Additionally, she created educational materials for Mud Bay to use as scientifically-based solutions to common nutrition questions, as well as creating the curriculum for the year-long training program all Mud Bay staff take to become well-versed in dog and cat health and nutrition. Before joining Mud Bay in 2011, and focusing on small animal nutrition, Dr. Miller enjoyed six years in emergency medicine and general practice.

Dr. Miller is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, with her clinical year spent at Louisiana State School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Washington State Veterinary Medical Association, American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition, and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.