Central Oregon Pet Doctors
Board Certified Veterinarians
- Dean Bolinger, DVM: Diplomate ACT, Reproduction
- Sue Dougherty, DVM: Diplomate ACIM, Companion Animal Internal Medicine
- Heather Low, DVM: Diplomate ACVO, Opthamologist
- Mark Parchman, DVM: Diplomate ACVS, Surgeon
Member Doctors
Carl Berg, DVM
KSU, 1998 • Sisters Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Mel Boggs, DVM
WSU, 1955 • Retired
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Mel enjoys world travel, fishing, and gardening.
Dean Bolinger, DVM
WSU, 1982 • Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic
Interests: Theriogenology • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA, ACT
Dr. Bolinger grew up in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. He then completed a residency in animal reproduction at Texas A&M University in 1986, and went to teach as an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University, becoming a Board Certified Theriogenologist (animal reproduction specialist). In 1990, Dr. Bolinger returned to the Northwest with his wife and two sons, where he opened Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic in Bend, Oregon. Dean enjoys spending time with his family, scuba diving, traveling, and hiking.
Lynne Brown, DVM
OSU, 1997 • Bend Animal Hospital
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Dr. Brown enjoys working with her small hobby flock of sheep. Also likes to go horseback riding, swimming, fishing. Her Philosophy of Veterinary Medicine: I consider it an honor and a privilege to be able to work in a profession that has been my childhood dream to be engaged in.
John Carr, DVM
Murdoch U. Australia, 1980 •
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Harry Christensen, DVM
WSU, 1967
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Davis Colton, DVM
UCD, 1967 • Central Oregon Veterinary Group
Interests: Orthopedic Surgery • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Susan Conner, DVM
UCD, 1967
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Sarah Cummings, DVM
OSU, 2003
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Sue Dougherty, DVM
UCD, 1987 • Bend Veterinary Specialists
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA, ACIM
Taylor Douglas, DVM
Auburn, 1980 • Central Oregon Animal Hospital
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Larry Dresher, DVM
KSU, 1967 • Retired
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Douglas Evans, DVM
CSU, 1992 • Bend Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Robert L. Fuller, DVM
UCD, 1977
Interests: Orthopedic and Spinal Surgery • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Leslie Gill, DVM
OSU, 1987
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Peggy Griffin, DVM
MSU, 1978
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Donna Harris, DVM
WSU, 1972
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Mary Hayes, DVM
WSU, 2002
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
James Hill, DVM
ISU, 1982
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Deborah Hodesson, DVM
UCD, 1979 • Central Oregon Veterinary Group
Interests: Dentistry • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
I have been practicing Veterinary Medicine in Oregon since 2006, previously I was in Sonoma County, CA from 1979. I have many years of experience in Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics. Advanced Dentistry is my main area of interest and study. I am involved with the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation, on the board of the COVMA and the OVMA and belong to the American Veterinary Dental Society. Outside the office I participate in triathlons, backpacking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, camping; pretty much all outdoor activities. I am honored to work with my clients and their companions to help them lead happy, healthy lives. I am dedicated to all animals health and well-being.
Rick Hoffman, DVM
CSU, 1973
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Danielle Huff, DVM
WSU, 2003 • Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Dave Johnson, DVM
MSU, 1963
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Janet Ladyga, DVM
CSU, 2001 • Deschutes Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Karen Laidley, DVM
Cornell, 1998 • Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Deb LaPaugh, DVM
U. of Penn, 1994 • LaPaw Animal Hospital
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Donald Lewis, DVM
CAL, 1983 • Crooked River Veterinary Service
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Little Liedblad, DVM
WSU, 1985
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Ruth Loomis, DVM
WSU, 2006 • Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic
Interests: Opthamology • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Dr. Loomis grew up in Simsbury, Connecticut. After completing an undergraduate degree in English literature and French, Dr. Loomis attended Washington State University, where she changed her focus to veterinary medicine. Dr. Loomis graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. An avid runner, hiker, and camper, Dr. Loomis had often visited Central Oregon, and upon graduation she moved to Bend and began practicing Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Loomis enjoys spending time with her husband, Wayne, and her fourteen-month-old daughter, Olivia.
Susan Loomis, DVM
WSU, 1971 • Deschutes Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Heather Low, DVM
CSU, 2001 • Animal Eye Specialists
Interests: Opthamology • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA, ACVO
Byron Maas, DVM
WSU, 1990 • Bend Veterinary Clinic
Interests: Exotic Animals, Population Control in Developing Nations • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Mark McFarland, DVM
WSU, 1976 • www.markmcfarlanddvm.com
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Crystal Mendiguren, DVM
UCD, 2005 • Humane Society of Central Oregon
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Hally Miles-Moore, DVM
OSU, 1989
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Chad A. Moles, DVM
Texas A&M, 2002 • Animal Emergency Center
Interests: Emergency Critical Care Medicine and Surgery • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Dr. Moles graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002, where he focused on small animal critical care medicine and surgery. He practiced emergency medicine for two years in Houston, Texas, before his dream of living near the mountains led him to Central Oregon in the spring of 2004. Since moving to Bend, Dr. Moles has practiced emergency medicine at the Animal Emergency Center of Central Oregon, where he has recently assumed the position of Medical Director. He enjoys spending his free time hiking, fishing, camping, skiing, and brewing his own original beers.
Kirsten Munck, DVM
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Steven Nitschelm, DVM
OSU, 1988 • Cascade East Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Jared Nyman, MVB
DU, 1998 • Cascade Equine Veterinary Services
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Holly O'Brien, DVM
WSU, 2001 • Banfield the Pet Hospital
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Rachel Oxley, DVM
OSU, 2008
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Steve Pappa, DVM
UCD, 1985 • Bend Animal Hospital
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Dr. Pappa and his family raise horses, sheep and goats on a small farm. He is active in school committee at Jewell Elementry with 2 very active boys. He also enjoys fishing and taking trips to the Oregon Coast with his family.
Mark Parchman, DVM
Un. of Misso., 1984 • Bend Veterinary Specialists
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA, ACVS
Gordon Pickering, DVM
CSU, 1987
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Julee Pickering, DVM
CSU, 1987
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Rachel Poet, DVM
ORS, 2001 • Highland Veterinary Hospital
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Mark Putnam, DVM
AUB, 1997 • Cascade Equine Veterinary Services
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Meg Quinn, DVM
WSU, 1988
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Timothy R. Ramsey, DVM
CAL, 1978
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Gwen Schneider, DVM
Ohio State, 1996
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Sharon Sharpnack, DVM
UCD, 1967
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Scott Shaw, DVM
CSU, 1984
Interests: Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Chinese Herbs • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Holly Sides, DVM
KSU, 1981 • Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Keith Sides, DVM
KSU, 1981 • Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Lanny Skovbor, DVM
WSU, 1967
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Gayln Snair, DVM
OSU, 1990 • Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Cassee Terry, DVM
OSU, 2005 • Redmond Veterinary Clinic
Interests: Wildlife • Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Cheryl Tillman, DVM
WSU, 1985
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Angie Untisz, DVM
OSU, 1987 • LaPaw Animal Hospital
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Rex Urich, DVM
CSU, 1979
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Marie Vandaveer, DVM
OSU, 1988 • Bush Animal Clinic
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA
Lani Voyles, DVM
OSU, 1996 • La Pine Animal Hospital
Member: COVMA, OVMA, AVMA