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
Veterinary Assistant – Patient Care Before joining the team at OVRA, Brenda spent 6 years working at animal shelters. Her love of animals runs deep, and she treats each patient as if they were her own. Brenda has a full life outside of work, playing with her grandkids, and taking time to explore Oregon. She … Read moreBrenda
Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine Passionate about animals from a young age, Shelby got her start in Springfield, Oregon. When it came time for college, she got her equine management and animal technology degrees while attending Linn Benton Community College. Her professional career in animal care began with large animals and horses, which was a … Read moreShelby
Inventory Manager Jenny comes to us from across the pond, being born and raised in Great Britain. After moving to the US in 1990, she began exploring a career in animal care. She joined OVRA back in 2004, working overnights in the ICU- which was an incredible hands-on education. Passionate about canine education, Jenny owns … Read moreJenny
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Lead Emily grew up in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and became interested in veterinary medicine after the devastating loss of her dog. Although her career began working at the front desk as a receptionist, Emily yearned to help pet parents on a deeper level. After saying goodbye to her beloved dog was … Read moreEmily O.
Client Service Representative Lead Originally from Galveston, Texas, and raised on the coast of Oregon- Emily is a lifelong pet lover who seems to have been born knowing all there is to know about animals and their health. Emily’s love for animals runs as deep as the sea, and she has never met a dog … Read moreEmily R.
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery Hannah grew up in Arizona and recently moved to Oregon. Hannah has always loved animals and as a child wanted to be a zookeeper! She loves getting to work with animals every day and when she isn’t working hard at the office, she’s pursuing her degree in zoology at OSU. Her … Read moreHannah
Veterinary Assistant – Dermatology Nikki, born and raised in Eugene, joined OVRA after working at other clinics. She prefers the specialties provided here and enjoys the ability to further help animals. Our loveable and enthusiastic veterinary assistant originally wanted to be a veterinarian but changed gears when she realized how much she loves being hands-on … Read moreNikki
Certified Veterinary Technician – Patient Care Lead Emily was originally from Oregon and moved away to Florida for a few years. Before moving back in 2018, she had worked at a specialty veterinary practice in Florida, and also attended St Petersburg college for her veterinary tech degree. Emily loves animals deeply and has a menagerie … Read moreEmily E.
Certified Veterinary Technician Lead – Internal Medicine Lead Summer grew up on the coast of Oregon, and after finishing school, began to work at a small animal vet practice in Tillamook. After high school, Summer attended Bel-Rea institute to obtain a degree as a CVT and then moved to the valley to pursue a career … Read moreSummer
