Leadership


The PVMA Board of Directors consists of 7 members: three officers and four general directors. Board Directors are elected by the general membership by way of written ballot. Director terms are three years in length, with the president-elect serving one year and a one year term as President following. Regular elections are held in May and special election can be held as needed.


Thank you for the volunteer efforts of our board of directors: past, present and future!


PVMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025-26



Dr. Kazuki Ueki

(he/him)

President- Elect &
Director- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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    Western University of Health Sciences, Class of 2012

    Associate Veterinarian

    Fremont Veterinary Clinic



Dr. Alex Moore

(she/her)

Treasurer



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    University of California- Davis, Class of 2011

    Associate Veterinarian

    VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital

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Dr. Jamie Cheshier

(she/her)

Board Director


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    Washington State University 2006

    Associate Veterinarian

    Mountainside Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Megan Seekins

(she/her)

Director of Continuing Education


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    Colorado State University, Class of 2008

    Medical Director

    BluePearl Veterinary Speciaty & ER Hospital- NE Portland

Dr. Lindsay Thurwachter

(she/her)

Board Director

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    Washington State University, Class of 2010

    Co-owner

    Cathedaral and Kenton Animal Hospitals


Dr. Carl Winch

(he/him)


Board Director

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    Glasgow University, Class of 2008

    Senio Manager Veterinary Relations

    Banfield Pet Hospital

Dr. Lindsey McGuire
(she/her)

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    Michighan State University, Class of 2013

    ER & CC Veterinarian

    DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialy Hospital

Sarah Harris CVT, VTS (ECC)

(she/her)

OVTAA President Liaison

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    DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital


Dr. Matt Dowling

(he/him)

Past President

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    University of Tennessee, Class of 2014

    Veterinary Oncologist

    VCA NW Veterinary Specialists


Want to get involved? Become a board candidate.

Email us: pvma@portlandvma.org


PVMA STAFF


Cristina Keef

(she/her)

Executive Director


Lynda Nielsen

(she/her)

Communication & Partner Relationship Manager


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