Staff
Ciara
Client Service Representative Born in Salem, Oregon, Ciara’s childhood moved her from Salem to Eugene to Corvallis and finally to Springfield, where she now lives. From a young age, Ciara developed a profound love for animals, a passion that was nurtured by always having at least two pets in her home (but often, several more!). … Read moreCiara
Lennon
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
Dillon
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
Becky M
Certified Veterinary Technician – Client Liaison / Dermatology After immigrating to Oregon in 1988, Becky attended Portland Community College to pursue their veterinary tech program. After graduating in 1992, she taught at PCC before moving to the Eugene/Springfield area. Her animal companions are quite the duo, and include a cat and an Amazonian parrot. In … Read moreBecky M
Katie
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.
Katherine
Certified Veterinary Technician – Surgery Born and raised in Southern California, Katherine now calls Oregon her home. She grew up loving animals of all kinds, including the quieter house pets like dogs and cats. After attending UC Davis for her bachelor’s degree in Animal Biology and Mt. San Antonio College for a degree in Veterinary … Read moreKatherine
Tara
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
Enna
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Enna serves as a Veterinary Assistant in the Surgery department at Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates. Growing up in vibrant Mexico City, Enna discovered her passion for animal care while volunteering at Wildlife Safari, where she observed the skilled veterinarians at OVRA perform surgery on a cheetah. This experience ignited her desire … Read moreEnna
Karen
Certified Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine Karen grew up in Minnesota, and has always enjoyed being around animals from a young age. Her love of animals dates back to visiting her grandparents’ dairy farm as a child. Being exposed to animals from a young age inspired her to pursue a career in animal care. After … Read moreKaren