Central Oregon Veterinarians

Brought to you by the COVMA
The Central Oregon Veterinary Medical Association

Central Oregon Pet Doctors

Board Certified Veterinarians

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