Riley
Practice Manager
I was born and raised in Arizona but moved to Portland in 2015. I come from a family of animal lovers and grew up riding horses and raising animals for the county fair. I got my first dog, Oscar, when I was 16 and he inspired me to work with animals for a living!
I live with my partner, Allen, and our two dogs Zeke and Oscar. We spend our free time camping, hiking, and exploring dog parks!
Kiyana
Lead Technician
I was born and raised in Indiana and moved to Oregon in 2012. I began working at a vet clinic while finishing college and have been working in general practice since then.
My favorite thing about working in GP is getting to provide nursing care for patients from a young age, into adulthood, to end of life care, & all the stages in between. I focus on maintaining a fear free environment for my patients and make sure they are comfortable and safe while in my care.
On my days off, my husband and I are usually paddle boarding, snowmobiling, traveling, doing home projects, and spending time with our 3 cats. We have 2 Maine Coons, Louie & Stanley, & a domestic short hair, Nelson.
Christine
Veterinary Technician
Born in San Francisco, I began working in the veterinary field in 2007. Although I originally planned to be a veterinarian, I discovered my passion for the hands-on technical aspect that defines veterinary assisting and being there to comfort patients during times of stress. My top priorities include creating a fear-free environment for pets and educating clients on preventive healthcare so that pets can lead long and healthy lives. Although I don’t have fur babies at home, I treat all my patients as if they are my own. I have lived in Portland since 2009 and enjoy hiking, music, reading, and crafting.
Emily
Certified Veterinary Technician
I have been working with animals for the past 10 years, but have lived with all different types of animals for all my life. I started from volunteering at an Animal Shelter, to working as a positive reinforcement dog trainer at Petco, to training and working with police and military dogs, to getting a job as a Veterinary Assistant, to graduating from Veterinary Technician school in 2020, to finally starting a job as a CVT!
I moved to Portland from San Jose, California in January 2022 and soon after started my job here at Wildwood Vet. I have a 5 year old Shiba Inu named Kirin, and we love to go hiking, visit local breweries, and sometimes we just like to hang at home and relax with Netflix and video games!
Brenna
Veterinary Technician
I was born and raised on the beautiful South Coast of Massachusetts, surrounded by forests and beaches. In 2015, I earned my B.S. in Biology from the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!) and started working in education and animal care at zoos and aquariums in the Northern and Southeastern US. I began work as a veterinary assistant in Columbia, SC, and then moved out to Oregon in 2019, where I started here at Wildwood. I love having the opportunity to work with animals on a daily basis, and to combine it with my passion for healthcare.
My boyfriend, Steve, and I enjoy watching movies and F1 racing, trying new cooking recipes and playing with my dachshund, Bowie, and my chi-weenie, Long Jump.
Camron
Technician
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri. I then moved to Missoula, Montana for a year before settling into Portland in 2019. I started my career in veterinary medicine working as a receptionist and quickly realized I needed to be more hands on with the animals! After 8 months, I began my training as an assistant. I look forward to expanding my career in veterinary medicine by one day becoming a certified technician!
I have a German Shorthair named Oscar and in our free time we spend our days exploring Oregon, hiking, camping and cooking.
Bethany
Kennel Technician
I was raised in San Diego surrounded by a menagerie of pets of every shape and size. I’ve been involved in service work since my early teens and have always considered myself a helper.
After spending a decade working in healthcare, I decided it was time for a change. Growing up around animals and having family who works with animals made my decision to take the leap into veterinary care an easy one.
When I’m not at work, you can find me at home with my fur baby Miko, or hitting pokestops and “catchin’ em all” with my partner, Justin.
Alli
Technician
PDX born and raised! I went to school at Oregon State University for my B.S. in Biology, Pre-Vet. After graduating, I moved up to Seattle, WA where I started working as a Veterinary Assistant, as I was interested in going to Vet school at the time. While applying to schools, I decided Vet School wasn’t the right path for me. After 3 years of working/living in Seattle, I decided to move back to Portland in 2021 to be closer to family and enrolled back in school.
I currently live out in Sherwood on a farm with lots of farm animals! I got my first pet this year – rescued a kitten that Dr. Chigos brought into the hospital. His name is Abu, and he’s purring 24/7 and enjoys cuddles and long walks on the farm. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, weight lifting, anything food related, and hanging out with my family and friends!
Amira
Office Manager
Amira was born and raised in SE Portland! She’s been working in the vet field for around 8 years, and couldn’t imagine working in any other industry. She has a dog named Franklin and a cat named Sailor!
When she’s not at work, Amira likes to spend time outside with her dog hiking or camping, cooking, and working on projects around the house! She’s also a lover of live music and hanging out with friends.