The McKenzie Animal Hospital Staff
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Client Care
Getting to Know More About Our Staff
Mekeesha Price
Mekeesha joined our practice in January of 2003 and is helping to improve client education, staff training and customer service. Mekeesha has a full schedule spending most of her free time with family and friends. In her quiet time she builds scrapbooks and cares for 2 cats - Mandy and Frank, a Beagle named Feona, and her new rescue puppy Jeffrey.
Carly Fryer
Carly joined Client Care in January 2005. Carly's interested outside of the practice include training service dogs to assist disabled people, volunteering, riding horses, and reading. She shares her life with her dog Luca Bleue (a GSP/Border Collie cross), two cats- Azi and Ronan- and her horse- Poco.
Stephanie
Stephanie joined our client care team in July 2008. She cheerfully greets our clients and is there to help them with their pet's visit and all their needs. Stephanie has one cat named James.
Angela Dennis
Angela joined MAH Outpatient staff in June of 2004. She enjoys spending time with her daughters, her husband, and being outdoors (skiing, snowmobiling, and camping). Angie has one dog, Kandie.
Dara Tuulik
Dara joined MAH Client Care staff in November of 2009. Outside of the practice, Dara enjoys spending time hiking and scrapbooking. She is the proud owner of one golden retriever, Bronson, and two rabbits, Foof and Bella.
Outpatient Care
Getting to Know More About Our Staff
Maree Tucker
Maree joined our practice in March 1995 and has worked in veterinary medicine for more than 20 years, currenly serving as our Pharmacy Technician. Maree brightens our day with her ready smile and cheerful manner. She is patient and helpful with clients and their pets in her position in Outpatient care. Maree is always happy to help you with any questions you may have. When she lived on a small farm, Maree cared for over 30 cats, 7 dogs and her favorite family milk cow. She now spends most of her free time helping her daughter and son-in-law care for their 5 children and enjoys sewing, painting, beading, and church. They all love their 10 month old golden retreiver/border collie mix, Nemesis.
Angela Rey
Angi trained first in the Inpatient and treatment area of our hospital before advancing to Outpatient care where she assists the client's patients and doctors on a daily basis. Angi enjoys sports, is active in ice hockey, and is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. At home, Angi's animals include 2 cats (BG and Swat) and a Basset hound named Pumpkin Pie.
Valerie Yeoman
Valerie has recently joined out client care staff in June 2007. She has interests in reading, running, and of course, her pets! She has a Welsh Corgi, Fiadora; and a multi-colored kitty named Colette. Valerie grew up in Alabama, moved to Beaverton, only to have wound up at the University of Oregon.
Alyssa Price
Alyssa is an Outpatient Care Provider, joining our practice in February 2008. Alyssa is a loving owner to her Jack Russel/Blue Healer dog, Chump. Outside the practice Alyssa enjoys sports, camping, and running.
Suzanne Bradshaw
Suzanne joined the Outpatient team in September 2009. She moved to Oregon from Florida with her sweetie Bobby. Suzanne's career background is in teaching and pharmaceutical sales. Her hobbies outside of work include running, surfing and sewing. She and Bobby are also enjoying exploring the west coast. Suzanne is the proud owner of two schnoodles Tucker and Lulu.
Veterinary Technicians
Getting to Know More About Our Staff
Ronnie Connell, CVT
Ronnie, our senior technician, is highly skilled in anesthesia and dentistry and coordinates the Inpatient dental services. Ronnie began volunteering at a veterinary clinic straight out of high school. She studied animal science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and received her Associate of Science degree in Animal Health Technology from Foot Hills College. Ronnie earned her technician certification in 1981. Ronnie and her husband Kurt are the Invisible Fence dealers in the area. They live with their three children and golden retriever Macy, two cats and a rabbit in Pleasant Hill.
Nicole Miller, CVT
Nicky has worked her way up from an entry level assistant position to a valued certified veterinary technician and managed this while working full-time and raising her son, Tristan. Nicky has elevated the level of patient care and is attentive, gentle and caring with all her patients. Nicky has two cats, Drake and Theodore.
Pam Kinkade, AHT
Pam is an Oregon Native from Coos Bay. She received her training at Northwest College for Veterinary Technicians in 1975 and has practiced her profession for over 29 years. Pam worked for a veterinary practice in North Bend for 21 years before moving to Springfield in 1996 with her husband and daughter. Pam is in charge of our fully equipped hospital laboratory and loves working with patients and clients. Pam lost her rooster, Walter, but also Pugs have a special place in her heart. In her free time, Pam enjoys biking, walking and gardening.
Melinda Mull, CVT
Along with a B.S. in Zoology, Melinda brings 17 years of experience in human medicine, combined with 5 years veterinary experience to our dynamic practice. Before her transition to veterinary medicine, Melinda traveled throughout the Northwest and Alaska doing field research with birds, mammals, and fish. Melinda has five dogs, three cats, three birds, one turtle, and one lizard. When she is not tending to her animals she enjoys bird watching and gardening.
Steven Harvel, CVT
Steve is a Certified Vetrinary Technician, joining our team in September, 2007. He is a loving pet owner to his 3 cats, Speed Racer, Chim-Chim, & Trixie. Steve's interests include mountain biking, singing, playing guitar, and field mycology.
Inpatient Care
Getting to Know More About Our Staff
Rolinda Harper, CVT
Rolinda brings an infectious smile and a caring touch to the inpatient team, joining our staff in September of 2004. She recently passed her National Veterinary Technician Boards to become a licensed Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).
Her outside interests include time with family, hiking, horse-back riding, and exercise. Rolinda has one dog: Sarah; 6 cats: White Socks, Clark, Ollie-Bob, Robbie, Rachel, & Ali; 2 rats: Skittles & Fruit Loop; and one gerbil: Hank.
Michelle Bales
Michelle joined our inpatient staff as a Vet Tech Assistant in October 2006. She enjoyes camping, fostering kittens, and her 55 gallon fish tank. Michelle is the proud owener of 10 cats: Cooter, Dundee, Wee One, Bb, Tug, Romeo, Oreo, Honey Girl, Tigger, and Barn Kitty.
Heather Cameron
Heather joined the staff in September, 2007, and is a valuable assistant to our Veterinary Technicians. Heather is the loving owner of her horse, Oprah, and her cat, Pippi. Outside of the hospital, her interests include drawing, writing, and exercising.
Fèlla Vasbinder
After a shourt hiatus, Fèlla rejoined our outpateint staff here at MAH. Fèlla's interests outside of work are hiking, reading and writing. Fèlla is a mother of 3 wonderful children and wife to an awesome husband. They live in Eugene with their 2 bossy cats, Barkley and Barkely Jr. Fèlla has been in the veterinary field for 3 years.
Becky McGinley
Becky is an Inpatient Care assistant, joining us in February 2008. Becky is a loving pet owner to her cats, Manny & Butters. Becky's interests outside the practice are writing and recording music.
Naomi Minnick
Naomi joined McKenzie Animal Hospital in July of 2008. On her days off she enjoys helping other horse owener with training and lessons. Naomi is an avid competitor in barrel racing, jumping, English pleasure with her horse, Four. She also enjoys riding quads, shooting rifles, and being outside. Noami has a small female dog named Copper, a puppy named River, and a 13 year old gelding named Four.
Practice Management
Getting to Know More About Our Staff
Janna Moskovitz, AHT
Office Manager
Janna is our longest serving staff member. As Office Manager, Janna keeps the hospital running smoothly and helps everyone's work go easier. She is in charge of the practice management software and hardware systems and book keeping. Janna spends her free time with her family, friends and her menagerie of turtles, fish, dogs and cats.
Libby Kramer
Practice Manager
Libby is our Practice Manager with 9 years experience in veterinary medicine. She joined our staff in November 2004 after moving from Ohio. Libby has been studying to take the national exam to become a Certified Veternary Practice Manager in September. Libby is a loving pet owner to her 9-year old cat, Mel, who likes to travel around with her. Libby's interests include fishing, hiking, camping, and just being outside.
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