Surgery Tessa has lived in several places throughout Oregon and recently relocated to Sweet Home, making her commute to the hospital possible. Her interest in veterinary medicine grew after realizing that her favorite podcasts all centered around science, medicine, and animal behavior. Her pets include Aiko, a trick-loving cat who insists on treats for high-fives, … Read moreTessa

Veterinary Assistant Stephanie grew up between Northern California and Southern Oregon before settling in Eugene in 2003. About ten years ago, she realized her passion for working with animals and was thrilled when a small clinic gave her the opportunity to begin her veterinary assistant career. She has since gained experience at multiple clinics before … Read moreStephanie

Surgery Olivia grew up in Sutherlin, Oregon, where she spent much of her childhood riding horses and showing livestock at the county fair. In high school, she immersed herself in agriculture and FFA programs, quickly discovering her passion for veterinary medicine. Her animal family includes Hank Williams the Corgi, a herd of Boer goats, a … Read moreOlivia

Dermatology Natalie is originally from Santa Cruz, California, and spent two years in the Mendocino hills as a shepherd and dairy worker before shifting her focus to veterinary medicine. She recently moved to the Willamette Valley with her husband. She shares her home with Mufasa, an ironically timid orange cat, and Flip Flop, a rabbit … Read moreNatalie

Client Liaison Virginia grew up in San Francisco and later moved to Livermore, California, before settling in Oregon with her fiancé. Having loved animals since childhood—when she would pretend to be a veterinarian—she’s excited to return to the veterinary field as a client liaison. Her pets include Gordo, a 14-year-old Norwegian Forest Cat known for … Read moreVirginia

Surgery Kayleigh grew up in Ventura, California, and after moving around for a while, she settled in Oregon about three years ago. She began working in veterinary care as a high school student and has loved animals ever since. Her household includes three dogs—Doby, Dudley, and Ronald—whom she brought back from Sicily, as well as … Read moreKayleigh

Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Hunter is a dedicated Veterinary Assistant at OVRA, driven by her lifelong passion for animal care that began in her native Oregon. Guided to the hospital through a recommendation, she embraces her role, cherishing the blend of learning and the opportunity to care for animals. Outside of her professional life, Hunter … Read moreHunter

Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine Tayah is a dedicated Veterinary Assistant at OVRA, bringing her passion for animal behavior and veterinary medicine to the forefront of her role. Originally from Salem, Oregon, Tayah moved to pursue a nursing career in 2022. Her journey in animal care began at Greenhill Humane Society, where she discovered a … Read moreTayah

Veterinary Assistant – Patient Care Marisol serves as a dedicated Veterinary Assistant at Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates. Originally from Mexico, she relocated to Arizona 13 years ago to pursue her passion for veterinary medicine and recently made Oregon her home in September 2024. Marisol’s journey in veterinary care began when she attended the veterinary assistant … Read moreMarisol

Veterinary Assistant – Patient Care Tyler is a Veterinary Assistant at Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates, recently making the move from San Mateo, California, to Eugene, Oregon, to keep growing in the veterinary field. Her love for animals started when she worked as a kennel assistant, and since then, she’s gained four years of experience in … Read moreTyler