Dr. Tanya ten Broeke, Owner/Medical Director Dr. ten Broeke (pronounced “TEN-brook-ee”) was raised in Austin, TX. After a short career in environmental engineering, she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 2002. Following graduation, Dr. ten Broeke practiced in Grants Pass before moving to Portland, where she has worked for both equine and small animal veterinary hospitals. She purchased Gladstone Veterinary Clinic in January of 2007. She especially enjoys geriatric medicine, dermatology, and endocrinology. She has done veterinary volunteer work in Central America since 1998, mainly in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Dr. ten Broeke volunteers with Feral Cat Coalition, the PAW Team, and is involved in a local women's veterinary group. In her spare time, she enjoys bicycling, snowboarding, kayaking, photography, travel, and hiking/camping with her two lab-ish dogs. Her cat prefers to stay at home, where he can keep an eye on the refrigerator.
Dr. Deborah Ward, Veterinarian Dr. Ward was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. She graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis, and has been practicing at Gladstone Veterinary Clinic since 1996. Dr. Ward has always had an interest in small and exotic animal medicine. She is married with three children, and she and her family enjoy hiking, kayaking, swimming, and horseback riding. She also volunteers with children at a local school.
Dr. Carol McDaneld, Veterinarian Dr. McDaneld graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University and began her veterinary career in Denver. She and her husband moved to Portland with their spotted hound and have been enjoying the mountains, rivers, beaches, and food ever since. They are also excited about welcoming their new baby boy into this wonderful world. Dr. McDaneld has been practicing at Gladstone Veterinary Clinic since June 2006. She volunteers with the Humane Society of the U.S. to provide veterinary care in low-income areas throughout the U.S., and also with the Portland Rescue Mission to care for homeless women and children.
Our Practice Manager ..............................................................................
Di with Miley
Di Su, Office Manager Di moved to Portland with Miley in 2010. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is currently working on her MBA though Oregon State University. Di enjoys rollerblading with Miley, Rock Band, snowboarding, and cooking with her mother.
Our Client Care Representatives ....................................................
Diane with Tillie and Max
Diane, Client Care Specialist Diane grew up in the Portland area. She has been with GVC since 2002. She has 3 children and 6 grandchildren (including one set of twins!), 2 cats and 1 dog. She enjoys reading, puzzles, reality shows, shopping, and gardening.
Rochelle with Wombat, Floppy Chicken, and Hazel
Rochelle, Client Care Specialist Rochelle joined Gladstone Veterinary Clinic in August 2010. She shares her life with a flock of tiny chickens and a scrappy terrier named Wombat. Rochelle enjoys hiking, birding, and harvesting food from her garden, forest, and sea.
Mickey, Chief Feline Officer Mickey was found by an employee on the side of the road in 2005. He had been hit by a car and was in bad shape. He didn’t have a microchip and his owners were never found. His wounds have since healed, and he has been designated the clinic CFO (chief feline officer). He spends his days supervising activities in the treatment area and is always on the lookout for snacks. On occasion, he is asked to lend a hand demonstrating how to administer oral medications or subcutaneous fluids, for which he is richly rewarded.
Kim, Certified Veterinary Technician Kim grew up near Eugene, went to UCSB, and then lived in San Francisco for 8 years. She has over 13 years of veterinary experience and has been at GVC since 2003. She enjoys snuggling with her kitties (both are 3-legged), traveling, playing dress-up, and sleeping.
Amy with Alder
Amy, Certified Veterinary Technician Amy has enjoyed working at GVC since October 2009. She shares her home with a Boxer (Alder), two cats (Ronin and Ando), a Malaysian golden gecko (Fizgig), and a Cuban tree frog (Agnus)...oh, yeah, and her husband (Ryan), too. They are excited about adding a daughter to their family in the near future. Amy enjoys herping (searching for reptiles and amphibians outdoors), backpacking, garrdening, snow-boarding, and scrapbooking.
Andrea with Baby Girl
Andrea, Technician's Assistant Andrea has been working at GVC since September 2006. She has an Australian Shepherd mix named Baby Girl, and a little boy named Brayden, and really enjoys her job. Her family is proud of her career with animals.
Amber with Zeus
Amber, Technician's Assistant Amber has been in the veterinary field since 2002. She enjoys helping animals, and loves the outdoors, including camping, snowboarding, fishing, hunting, rafting, and prospecting. She has 7 "kids": a daughter, 3 dogs, and 3 cats.
Jessica with Kody Bear
Jessica, Patient Care Specialist Jessica grew up on a farm in Camas with her horse, 3 dogs, 2 cats, ducks, and chickens. She has experience as a nanny and a preschool teacher prior to going to school to be a veterinary tech assistant. She lives with her boyfriend Daniel and son Brayden, Kody her dog, and two cats Grace and Hope. She loves photography and cooking.
Hassan with Chai Chai and Link
Hassan, Hospital Assistant Hassan joined our team in 2007. Moving here from Morocco, he shares his home with his wife, daughter, and 2 cats. He enjoys soccer and going to the gym.