Owner and Hospital Director,
Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital
"Practicing in Portland since 1983, I’ve sought
new techniques to keep pets healthy and minimize pain. By staying
open to new ideas, we’ve become pioneers in natural medicine and
pain management."
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1983
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minors in Chemistry and German, University of Minnesota, 1978
Accreditation in Veterinary Acupuncture, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, 1984
Professional interests include geriatrics, orthopedics and acupuncture
A widely recognized animal expert and advocate
"I have dedicated my life’s work to the care of
animals and have worked hard in the community to raise awareness of
animals’ needs and rights. I believe my leadership has made a
difference, and the experience has made me a better practitioner."
OVMA President Elect 2010 - present
AAHA Student Advocate, Oregon State University 2009 - present
OVMA Vice President 2009
Guest speaker/educator Pfizer Corporation 2009 - present
Member, AAHA Task Force on Animal Welfare Policies & Positions 2008- present
Board member with Delta Society
Recipient of the Jim Charlton Memorial Award
District Representative to the Oregon Veterinary Medical
Association (OVMA), 2004 - present
Veterinary Advisory Board, The Heska Corporation, 2001
- present
Veterinary Advisory Board, The Intervet
Corporation, 2003 - present
Honorary Advisory Board, Oregon Humane
Society, 2003 - present
American Animal Hospital Association Practitioner
of the Year for the Pacific Northwest, 1999
Oregon Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal
Welfare Award recipient, 1999
Previous monthly guest expert on Good Day Oregon and
other Portland-area radio and television programs
Veterinary consultant and caregiver for the
filming of Disney’s Homeward Bound
Past president, Portland Veterinary Medical
Association
Past chair, Oregon Veterinary Medical
Association’s Animal Welfare Committee
Past chair and board member, Oregon Humane Society
Past member, Portland Community College Veterinary
Technician Advisory Board
Current member of the following organizations:
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights, American Animal Hospital Association, Portland
Veterinary Medical Association, Oregon Veterinary Medical
Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, American
Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, International Veterinary
Acupuncture Society
A proponent for preventive care
"So often the medical community tends to practice
‘crisis care.’ It waits for something to go wrong and then tries to
fix it. I believe in a preventive approach, one where we manage risk
factors and avoid the ‘crisis’ wherever possible."
A commitment to preserving the human-animal bond
"Pets are an important part of the family, so I
respect and understand the close bond that exists between them and
their owners. My wife and daughters and I are very attached to our Golden Retriever, Zoey and our three cats,
Lilly, Eileen and Annie (all pets we’ve adopted through rescue). My
practice isn’t just about preserving health; it’s about preserving
the human-animal bond."
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