Veterinary Assistant – Patient Care Ivy was born and raised in San Jose, California. Prior to her birth, her parents lived in Portland for several years and always spoke fondly of Oregon, and Ivy fell in love with the state as well after a few visits! When Ivy realized that working with animals was her … Read moreIvy
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Halsey grew up in Montana and North Dakota before making the move to Oregon. She was inspired to seek a career in veterinary medicine at a young age after seeing the wonderful veterinary care her childhood dog received during an illness. Halsey has two dogs named Rosie and Luka. Rosie has … Read moreHalsey
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Andy is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico and was encouraged to submit her CV to OVRA after one of our veterinarians met her while she was doing an externship at Wildlife Safari. Andy first realized her passion for animal care when she was just three years old, and has studied veterinary medicine … Read moreAndy
Veterinary Assistant – Dermatology Originally from Kingman, AZ, Emily has loved animals her whole life. She holds an associate degree in veterinary technology from Penn Foster and is currently working towards certification in veterinary assisting from Ashworth College. Emily’s at-home “zoo” includes two English bulldogs named Crowley and Lilith, Rambo the dachshund, a ferret named … Read moreEmily D.
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Lennon is a native of Oregon, having grown up in Eugene. She is currently attending LCC and then plans to transfer to OSU for a degree in zoology. Lennon has always been obsessed with big cats and has wanted to work with animals from a young age. Although not a BIG … Read moreLennon
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Dillon is an Oregon native and was brought up on a farm, surrounded by animals. He moved to the city for school and attended the Academy of Arts and Academics magnet for high school. While still attending school, Dillon joined dog behavioral training classes for 7 hours a day, solidifying his … Read moreDillon
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Katie grew up in Oregon and fell in love with animals at an early age. After adopting her cat Chloe, she has dedicated her life to caring for pets and helping people care for their fur-ever pets. She also has a passion for travel, outdoor activities, and cooking.
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery/Physical Medicine Tara grew up in Minneapolis and volunteered at a humane society as a teenager. She also worked at doggy daycare before moving to Oregon, and after working with animals at the local Humane Society, she wanted to get more experience with shelter medicine. Tara has been right at home here … Read moreTara
Veterinary Assistant – Ophthalmology Kaytlynn grew up in Tampa, FL, and moved to Eugene in 2014. She was drawn to the area because she loved its incredible scenery. She has always had a passion for animals and would bring in stray cats as a child. As it turns out, they were just outdoor cats who’s … Read moreKaytlynn
