Jessie Merritt CVPM -

           Practice Manager with OVH since 2002

Jessie was one of those children who seemed to migrate to animals from the day she was born. Bringing home "stray" animals and nursing injured wildlife was a routine part of her childhood. Jessie's first position in the veterinary profession was in the late 1980's as a kennel attendant in a large hospital in a New Jersey Suburb.

But it wasn't until 1988, when she was hired as a veterinary assistant in a wonderful practice in Pleasanton, California that she truly began to understand the compassion, skill, goodness and dedication of the people in her profession.

Since those years Jessie has been proud to carry the title of Kennel Assistant, Technician, Receptionist, Office Manager and finally, after 2 years of studying, became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager in September 2009.  Ms. Merritt is active within one of the most well respected professional veterinary organizations for management called the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association as both a participant on the Membership Committee as well as a Mentor in the formal Mentorship Program. Jessie also enjoys participating in various veterinary social networks in addition to helping facilitate the monthly meeting and general organization of a group of local Practice Managers whose insight, wisdom and wit she greatly admires.

In 2011, she was selected Veterinary Practice Manager of the Year by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association!

Personally she was recently married to a wonderful man named Jeff and in their spare time they enjoy music, hiking, their Grandsons, camping, mother nature and gardening and working on their new home. Jeff and Jessie have one Australian Cattle dog named Ringo (The Worlds Smartest Dog), one Giant Schnauzer "Cajun", the family juvenile delinquent and two adorable if slightly genetically challenged Persian type Kitties, "the ladies" are Dot and The Amazing Miss Bella Boo. You can see their pictures under our photo's page!

If you ask Jessie about life, she will say "one of the things that will always bring me my greatest sense of fulfillment is spending my days working side by side with people I truly admire, that share the goal of helping our clients take the best possible care of their much loved pets. All of that and puppy breath too, it doesn't get much better than that".

Melisa - Lead Receptionist with OVH since 2005

Originally from Northern California, Melisa and her husband Randy moved to Portland in November of 2005. Melisa has 4 cats; Zoe, a grey and white domestic shorthair, Mr. Doobs a Maine Coon Siamese mix, Princess a torti-tabby domestic shorthair and the newest addition the the family LOC (for little orange cat) who arrived at Melisa's door and quickly entered their hearts.

Melisa's career in the animal field began when she decided not to use her degree in Fashion Merchandising and pursue a more purposeful path. She started working for the SPCALA animal shelter in 2002 and stayed there for 2.5 years. Since then she has worked in veterinary hospitals in a variety of positions.

Melisa's hobbies include hiking, camping, dancing, cooking and metaphysical studies. 

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Bambie - Receptionist with OVH since 2010

Bambie (yes that is her real name) recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest from Louisiana and feels right at home here. She looks forward to exploring all the beautiful natural areas as well as touring the cultural sites Portland has to offer.

Bambie has over six years in the veterinary field as both a Veterinary Assistant as well as a a Receptionist and although she has wandered outside the profession on occasion, it is veterinary medicine that holds her heart.

Bambie shares her life with 2 dogs and an assortment of furry felines at any given time. Bambie is a big movie buff and also enjoys reading, sight seeing and the reward and challenge of working with feral cats.

Anne - Receptionist with OVH since 2011

Though she's lived for short periods in other locales, Anne was born in Oregon and is happy to be here.  

A graduate of Western Oregon and Portland State Universities, she's returned to her first love - working in the field of veterinary care.  She first began working in a veterinary hospital when she was 17, and never lost her love for it.  Because she loves both people and animals, her position on OVH's client care team is an ideal fit for her.

When she's not spending her day at OVH, Anne enjoys as much time as possible with her German Shepherd sidekick, Sigrid. Together they run, camp and hike, or socialize with other canine compadres. Sigrid loves to curl up at Anne's feet while Anne enjoys her other favorite pastime - good music.  From Balakirev to Rachmaninov, Anne and Sigrid never lack for soundtrack.

Oswego Veterinary Hospital

590 SW Third Street

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

(503) 636-3001

 
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