Emily

Veterinary Assistant

Emily grew up in Sherwood, Oregon, and currently lives there with her five-year-old 4lb Chihuahua named Leeloo. She’s wanted to work in veterinary medicine since she can remember. Emily began as a client care representative in 2017, then transitioned into the veterinary assistant role over time.

Amy

Veterinary Assistant

Amy has worked in the veterinary field for almost 20 years. She has worked in general practice as well as emergency and shelter medicine. She has a special interest in radiology and ultrasonography, and is eager to continue learning at Guardian.

Andrea

Veterinary Assistant

Andrea is a mother to 4 great human boys, 1 dog, 2 cats, 1 Rabbit and a Bearded Dragon. She has been in the vet field for one year and has learned a ton in that time.

Sayde

Veterinary Assistant

Sayde has had a special connection with animals her entire life. She grew up on a farm and could always be seen carrying an animal under her arm. She is a Certified Animal Massage Practitioner and Certified in Reiki for over 6 years.

Braeden Riess

Veterinary Assistant

As a lifelong Oregonian, Braeden is a current student at Portland Community College applying for the Certified Veterinary Technician program. He works a dual role of Veterinary Assistant and Client Service Representative. His soft spot are cats, and owns a brown tabby named Beans.

Karah

Veterinary Assistant

Karah, a native of Newberg, brings a wealth of experience in shelter medicine to Team Guardian. Her current pets include a 100-pound lap dog, and she finds immense joy in playing fetch with him on her days off.

Debi

Client Service Specialist

Debi has had a lifelong love for all animals. She trained and showed horses, became a certified horse show judge, co-founded and ran a non profit rescue and was a 4-H leader. Her passion for veterinary work was a by product of helping shelter animals.

Kate

Client Service Specialist

Kate is a California native who fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and chose to raise her beautiful family here. She is raising four daughters all while running a dog rescue and working.