Dr. Katie Kralik grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from the veterinary school at Iowa State University in 2012, after which she moved out west to be near the mountains and ocean. She and her husband share a small parcel of land in the forest with their two dogs and three cats, as well as a group of farm animals including goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and a variety of poultry. In their free time, they enjoy traveling, eating good food, and wine tasting. Dr. Kralik is excited about her career!

Casper is a native of Ithaca, New York. He’s always had a great amount of love for animals of all shapes and sizes- some of his favorite ‘strange’ pets include spiders and rats! He moved to Oregon in 2017, and after finishing high school enrolled in Portland State University. Casper is currently working on his Biology degree and hopes to one day enter Oregon State University’s Veterinary program himself. He has three cats named Emmie, Callie, and Mari, and a labrador mix named Sookie. In his free time, he enjoys art, researching biology, and playing video games.

Megan has loved animals for as long as she could remember. She always knew a career in animal health was her calling. She was certified as a groomer in 2008. After moving to Happy Valley in 2014, she made the career change to a veterinary assistant and was later promoted to Lead Receptionist in March 2016. In January 2021, Megan was promoted to Practice Manager. Megan is married with two children and has three pets – a cat named LuLu, a dog named Ifrit, and a pony named Licorice.

Katie was born in Germany and spent most of her childhood on the east coast. She is a total cat lady- ask her about her cats! She has two at home but is always looking for more to add to her collection. She’s been a veterinary receptionist for over 10 years and enjoys getting to know clients and their furry companions. In her spare time, she likes hiking, reading, and cooking. She is married, has two kids, two cats, and a sweet mini Aussie named Arya.

Tyeler was born and raised in Portland Oregon. Her love for animals started by being raised on her grandmother’s Quarter Horse farm where she learned to nurture all living beings. After completing school, she knew she needed to be in the Veterinary field where she could go to work and love what she does daily. Tyeler has experience working in daycare and boarding, as a veterinary assistant and her favorite position as a receptionist. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her dog, Arya, going to the coast, biking, kayaking, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.