The animal hospital’s low-cost veterinary care is funded by the sale of donated items

Karen Kamachi never dreamed that managing a thrift store would lead to her appearance on a TV series.

“It’s not what I expected out of my job,” said the North Surrey resident, who is featured in Discovery Channel’s new “Pets & Pickers,” a docu-series that follows a unique animal hospital in Richmond and two thrift stores that help fund its operation.