Katie Perales, CVT

Veterinary Nurse

	“I joined the Mt. Tabor Veterinary Care team to help create a veterinary clinic that would be active in the Portland community and environmentally friendly, while offering cutting-edge, compassionate veterinary care aimed at forming a lasting bond between the pets, their owners, the veterinary staff and all the many people that love them.”
Education	Certified Veterinary Technician since 2004 Associates of Applied Sciences – Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2004
Professional	Current member of the following veterinary organizations: Veterinary Support Personnel Network Oregon Veterinary Technicians and Assistant Association International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management Professional interests include clinical pathology, dentistry, rehabilitation, neonatal care, raptor and wildlife medicine, and wellness care.
Volunteer	“Giving back to the community in all areas of life is very important to me. I feel blessed to be able to utilize my veterinary skills to assist and show compassion for animals and people in need.” Volunteer Feral Cat Coalition Volunteer Portland Animal Welfare Team
The Loves of My Life	My boyfriend Ben and I have four sweet animal friends who we love and will cherish always. Frida is our dog, a cattle dog mix, and we have three cats, Simon the diabetic, Marla and Smeaton the ladies. Exploring Portland and the surrounding beauty – I love day trips to the outdoors with my dog. Our favorite is the beach! Portland has so much to see and do in the city as well. There is always something to enjoy around every street corner. Living and working in the SE Portland area has been a real treat. Music – I love singing, and listening to a new CD or even something I’ve heard a hundred times. I can be found humming tunes around the clinic almost every day! Arts and Crafts – I enjoy making hemp necklaces, though I rarely wear them or give them away. I love the design process and finding hidden “gems” at the local bead shops. I also love sewing and designing clothing. I can even make a very comfy dog bed – just ask Frida!