Katie is an Eastern Oregon native and moved to the Portland area in 2019 to pursue greater opportunities working with animals. She started her career in veterinary medicine in 2021 as a veterinary assistant and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2024. Coming from general practice, Katie is passionate about the bonds we form with our patients and strives to create an experience that is as low-stress as possible for them. 

Katie has two small, senior dogs that she adores: Walter, a shih tzu mix, and Soli, a chihuahua corgi mix. In her free time, she likes to spend time at home with them, either quilting or tending to her 50+ houseplants.