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 Dr. ten Broeke with Kiko |
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 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 three lab-ish dogs. Her cat prefers to stay at home, where he can keep an eye on the refrigerator. |
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 Dr. Sheaffer with Xena & Sampson |
Dr. Deborah Sheaffer, Veterinarian Dr. Sheaffer received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 1990 and has worked in the Portland area since then. She has been practicing at Gladstone Veterinary Clinic since 1995. Dr. Sheaffer has a special interest in wildlife medicine. When not working, she shares her life with her husband (also a veterinarian), 2 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats, a rabbit, fish, and several birds. |
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 Dr. Ward with Maggie & Marie |
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, swimming, and horseback riding. |
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 Dr. McDaneld and Spacey |
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. 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. |
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 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 4 grandchildren, 2 cats and 1 dog. She enjoys reading, puzzles, reality shows, and shopping. |
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 Matthew with Oscar Meyer
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Matthew, Client Care Specialist Matthew was an animal lover growing up and has always wanted to work in the veterinary field. He started working as a kennel assistant when he was 13 years old. He joined the Gladstone team in July of 2007, and loves his job and his fellow team members. Matthew’s pet family consists of a spunky “wiener dog” and a spoiled-rotten turtle. |
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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. |
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 Meg with Shiloh |
Meg, Certified Veterinary Technician Meg is originally from California. She has been a veterinary technician for 12 years, and has been at GVC since 2000. She enjoys hiking, biking, and working in her yard. She lives with her cat Hot Lips Houlihan. |
 Sheryl with Missy |
Sheryl, Certified Veterinary Technician Sheryl has been working at GVC since 2004. She started as a Hospital Assistant while she was in the Certified Veterinary Technician program at PCC. She enjoys the outdoors, tap-dancing, and is learning to rock climb. |
 Kim with Fannie and Rupert |
Kim, Certified Veterinary Technician Kim grew up near Eugene, went to UCSB, and then lived in San Francisco for 8 years. She has over 11 years of veterinary experience and has been at GVC since 2003. She enjoys snuggling with her kitties (one is 3-legged and one is hairless), traveling, playing dress-up, and going out to clubs. |
 Krystal with Tootsi Roll, Tiger Lilly, and Sampson |
Krystal, Technical Assistant Krystal has been at GVC since 2005, starting as a Hospital Assistant. She has a dog (Sampson), two cats (Tootsi Roll and Tiger Lilly), and a ball python named Ebony Twirl. She enjoys being outside, hunting and fishing with her family, reading, painting, drawing, and having barbecues. |
 Andrea with Baby Girl |
Andrea, Technical Assistant Andrea has been working at GVC since September 2006. She has an Australian Shepherd mix named Baby Girl and really enjoys her job. Her husband and family are proud of her career with animals. |
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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. |
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Jessica, Hospital Assistant
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