Owner and full time Veterinarian. Dr. Mary graduated Magna Cum Lauda from Oregon State University in 1990. She has a passion for the animals and considers it a privilage to work with them.
Amanda came in one day in 2002 to drop off a resume, we put her to work the very next day! She never missed a beat and we are happy that she joined our team. In 2006 Amanda was promoted to office manager and is an invaluable part of the team. She has 5 dogs and 2 cats (both of which were rescues) as well as 1 child still at home which makes for a very active household.
Co-owner and founder. Dr. Steve is semi-retired and prefers to be fishing, building something, or playing on a large piece of equipment. He still practices medicine & helps with surgeries when he doesn't have one of his projects going.
Vaccine Protocols
and wellness programs
Judy Gutknecht; Veterinary Assistant
Judy moved to Oregon from Southern California in late 2006. She has worked as a veterinary assistant for many years and has a special affinity for cats.
Sue Petersen: Lead Technician
Sue (pictured here with her Welsh Corgi Josie) has worked for SVH for over 9 years! In her free time, she enjoys playing with her grandkids and working with her livestock.
Rachael Doyle: Vet Assistant/Room Tech
Rachael joined the clinic early in 2009. She has worked in veterinary hospitals for over 2 years previously. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing with her dogs, Sprokit and Shyra and her cats, Goober (pronounced Juber), Axle, NannerPuss and Fat Head.
Sharon Hansen: Lead Receptionist/Room Tech
Sharon joined SVH in early 2009 and has worked in the veterinary field for more than 4 years. When Sharon started she hit the ground running and has been a great asset. She enjoys spending her extra time with her 4 children riding at the dunes or just hanging with her 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Shaughana Mahoney: Receptionist
Shaughana works part time for us in between her other job. She works to pay for her animal habit and for the love of animals. She has three dogs named Snow, Dingo and Boo as well as two cockatiels named Tilly and Cecilbee.
Kaylee Beckstead: Kennel and Veterinary Assistant
Kaylee started here volunteering while she was in high school. When a Kennel Helper position opened up we hired her on. She aspires to be a veterinarian and has a good start with her work here and her animals at home.
Micah Helvie: Veterinarian in Training
Micah is in the 9th grad and has volunteered for us for the past 3 summers. He also volunteers some weekends and other breaks from school when he has time. Micah plays baseball dureing the summer and plans to go to OSU to become a veterinarian when he graduates high school.
Modesto worked for Wildlife Safari for over 12 years, he has 2 Irish Wolfhounds as well as a managerie of others. He has worked here before as a relief doctor off and on over the years and now we are happy to welcome him back into our family full time.
