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 – Ophthalmology Shyann Rowley is an integral part of the team at Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates, where she combines her passion for animal care with her dedication to learning. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Shyann is currently pursuing her Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology at Penn Foster, demonstrating her commitment to advancing her career … Read moreShyann

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 – 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.