Also known as: Murrayhill_Vet
Owner and Hospital Director, Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital"Practicing in Portland since 1983, I’ve sought new techniques to keep pets healthy and minimize pain. By staying open to new ideas, we’ve become pioneers in natural medicine and pain management."Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1983Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minors in Chemistry and German, University of Minnesota, 1978Accreditation in Veterinary Acupuncture, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, 1984Professional interests include geriatrics, orthopedics and acupunctureA widely recognized animal expert and advocate"I have dedicated my life’s work to the care of animals and have worked hard in the community to raise awareness of animals’ needs and rights. I believe my leadership has made a difference, and the experience has made me a better practitioner."OVMA President Elect  2010 - presentAAHA Student Advocate, Oregon State University  2009 - presentOVMA Vice President  2009Guest speaker/educator Pfizer Corporation  2009 - presentMember, AAHA Task Force on Animal Welfare Policies & Positions 2008- presentBoard member with Delta SocietyRecipient of the Jim Charlton Memorial AwardDistrict Representative to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), 2004 - presentVeterinary Advisory Board, The Heska Corporation, 2001 - presentVeterinary Advisory Board, The Intervet Corporation, 2003 - presentHonorary Advisory Board, Oregon Humane Society, 2003 - presentAmerican Animal Hospital Association Practitioner of the Year for the Pacific Northwest, 1999Oregon Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Welfare Award recipient, 1999Previous monthly guest expert on Good Day Oregon and other Portland-area radio and television programsVeterinary consultant and caregiver for the filming of Disney’sHomeward BoundPast president, Portland Veterinary Medical AssociationPast chair, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Welfare CommitteePast chair and board member, Oregon Humane SocietyPast member, Portland Community College Veterinary Technician Advisory BoardCurrent member of the following organizations: Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights, American Animal Hospital Association, Portland Veterinary Medical Association, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, International Veterinary Acupuncture SocietyA proponent for preventive care"So often the medical community tends to practice ‘crisis care.’ It waits for something to go wrong and then tries to fix it. I believe in a preventive approach, one where we manage risk factors and avoid the ‘crisis’ wherever possible."A commitment to preserving the human-animal bond"Pets are an important part of the family, so I respect and understand the close bond that exists between them and their owners. My wife and daughters and I are very attached to our Golden Retriever, Zoey and our three cats, Lilly, Eileen and Annie (all pets we’ve adopted through rescue). My practice isn’t just about preserving health; it’s about preserving the human-animal bond."
