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 2023-24
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University of Tennessee, Class of 2014
Veterinary Oncologist
VCA NW Veterinary Specialists

Dr. Matt Dowling (he/him)

President
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UC Davis, Class of 2011
Co-owner
Sadie Veterinary Urgent Care

Dr. Cindy Galbreath (she/her)

Treasurer & Practice Owner Programs
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Cornell University, Class of 1996
Chief Medical Officer
Oregon Humane Society

Dr. Steve Kochis (he/him)

Continuing Education
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Texas A&M Class of 2007
Director of Veterinary Quality Banfield Pet Hospital

Dr. Kate Hilsenteger (she/her/hers)

Student and Early Career Support Programs
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Oregon State University, Class of 2012
Associate Veterinarian
Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Kate Hooper (she/her)

Membership
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Western University of Health Sciences, Class of 2012
Associate Veterinarian
Fremont Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Kazuki Ueki (he/him)

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
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University of California- Davis, Class of 2011
Associate Veterinarian
VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital

Dr. Alex Moore (she/her)

Board Director- Well-being Programs
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DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Sarah Harris CVT, VTS (ECC) (she/her)

OVTAA President- Liaison
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Association Veterinarian Fremont Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Amanda Veatch (she/her)

Past-President

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Email us: pvma@portlandvma.org

PVMA Staff
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Cristina Keef (she/her/hers)

Executive Director
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Lynda Nielsen (she/her/hers)

Communication & Partner Relationship Manager
Governance Documents
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