Everett Veterinary Hospital
and Boarding House is fortunate to have the energy,
effervescence and efficiency that is Mary. After nearly a year
of dedicated volunteer work at our hospital, Mary was hired in
2000 as a full-time receptionist and is now our very capable
office manager. Her responsibilities include managing our
large client database and all aspects of the business office
with respect to patients and clients, including bookkeeping.
She balances our busy daily appointment schedules and surgery
calendars, assists with charting and sends monthly patient
reminders for health care updates.
Mary's favorite job at the hospital is "greeter", as
she knows most of our clients and patients by name, always
welcoming both with sincere enthusiasm. She finds time
throughout the day to escape her desk to get her "animal
fix", exchanging cuddles and kisses with many of our
patients.
Please stop by and get to know Mary. She'll be thrilled to
meet you and your special pet.
Sherrie, Hospital Manager
After becoming a Veterinary
Assistant in California, Sherrie made the move to Oregon just
in time for the Grand Opening of Everett Veterinary Hospital
in 1992. She became our first full time employee and
veterinary assistant.
Returning to us, after a brief hiatus, her role has changed.
Sherrie is now our Hospital Manager. Her responsibilities are
so many that her job description says, "do
everything". Her short list includes personnel management
and scheduling, inventory control and purchasing, DEA
compliance, equipment purchase and maintenance and nutritional
counseling. She has made herself invaluable, assisting the
doctor and the rest of the team in their daily tasks and
special projects. She also retains her radiology certification
to help with X-rays when needed.
Sherrie's veterinary knowledge, commitment to excellence and
her perfectionist nature make her a true asset to Everett
Veterinary Hospital and Boarding House.
Lori, Licensed
Veterinary Technician
As our Senior Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Lori
monitors every patient from check-in through discharge, making
your pet's stay as comfortable and painless as possible. Her
responsibilities include patient evaluation, blood work,
anesthesia and surgical monitoring; including temperature,
pulse oximetry, recovery and treatments. She also manages our
daily DEA log entries.
Lori came to Everett Veterinary Hospital with formal training
and a wealth of experience. She has worked with several
veterinarians including Dr. Barclay Slocum, a renowned
veterinary orthopedic surgeon and we are fortunate to have her
expertise in orthopedic radiology, anesthesia and surgery.
Lori's knowledge and her passion for quality nursing should
make all of our clients feel more at ease about their pets'
medical and surgical care.
Liz, Behavioral
Specialist - Education
Chances are, if you call
Everett Veterinary Hospital and Boarding House with a question
about your pet, you will be directed to Liz. She holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Behavior and is an
experienced behaviorists and trainer, qualifying her as a
competent authority. She also holds a radiology certification.
Liz is our education liaison and is eager to share her wealth
of knowledge. With her varied background including the
military and her numerous talents including proficiency in
Spanish, she has become an invaluable asset. She can take any
idea and make it a reality.
Liz's expertise ranges from small animal and avian medicine to
being a State and Federally licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator.
She runs her own not-for-profit corporation, Badger Run
Wildlife Rehab, and manages wildlife seminars throughout the
community including the Running Y Ranch Resort.
Vivian, Licensed
Veterinary Technician
A life-long love of animals led Vivian
to Everett Veterinary Hospital in 1993 as our receptionist.
After a short time in Carson City, Nevada, we are lucky that
Vivian returned to us. With the support of her friends and
family, she set out to achieve her goal of becoming a
veterinary technician. After years of hard work, she is now a
Licensed Veterinary Technician in Oregon.
Vivian has a special interest in small animal dentistry and
believes that the oral care of our pets is an essential
foundation for a long and healthy life. She takes great pride
in her work. Whether she is using her nursing skills in the
laboratory, preparation area, surgery, recovery, or pharmacy,
your pets are in very competent hands. Vivian also oversees
our OSHA safety compliancy programs.
Vivian enjoys painting pet portraits and you can see some of
her work displayed proudly in our hospital.
Denise, Boarding Specialist
Denise's is our Boarding House Manager and takes the comfort
of our guests very seriously. Many pets have special needs or
routines that Denise attends to with great care. Having worked
extensively in the hospitality industry as a business owner,
she has brought many novel ideas to our facility.
Denise's many responsibilities include: boarding reservations,
coordinating meals and managing dietary requirements,
scheduling exercise and playtimes, bathing and the
administration of medications and treatments. She also manages
our U-wash facility. When available, Denise helps out in the
hospital by assisting Dr. Everett, the receptionists and our
technicians.
Heather, Hospital Assistant
Heather is our "go to gal". One moment she is a
receptionist and the next she is assisting Dr. Everett and the
veterinary technicians. Heather does much of the initial
check-in procedures for both the medical and surgical
patients. She also performs lab work, develops x-rays, wraps
and sterilizes surgical packs, monitors patients and assists
in after hour emergencies. She puts the "multi" in
multi-tasking.
Heather has received her nutritional counseling certification
and is available for nutritional consultations. She will soon
be working on her radiology certification. Our hospital
family, clients and patients all agree that she is truly an
asset.
Tawnia
Tawnia's childhood dream was to be a Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine. In 2006, with the graduating class from Oregon State
University, Tawnia will have accomplished her goal and she
will become Dr. Shaw, our new associate at Everett Veterinary
Hospital and Boarding House.
Working part-time while going to school, Tawnia started with
us as a kennel assistant in 1997. After graduation from Oregon
Institute of Technology, Tawnia continued to pursue her dream
and became a valuable asset in all departments of our hospital
including wildlife rehabilitation. When she left Klamath to
attend the Veterinary Program at Oregon State University, we
were fortunate that she returned over summer breaks to
continue working with us. Next year, Tawnia will return home
and bring new medical concepts, techniques and ultrasound
experience to our ever-growing list of outstanding veterinary
care services.
