Melissa Guila, CVT

"I feel so rewarded to be able to practice medicine in the gentle, thorough way I continue to grow to respect – what an awesome team I work with!"

Education

• Certified Veterinary Technician since 3/08;
• Diablo Valley College
• Portland Community College

Professional

• Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association
• Veterinary Support Personnel Network

Professional interests include:

• wellness and preventative care with lots of client interaction
• radiology
• dentistry
• phlebotomy
• feral cat population reduction
• stray and homeless animal care

Current member of the following veterinary organizations:

• Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association
• Veterinary Support Personnel Network
• International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management

Volunteer

Having all pets that were either rescued or adopted from another home that needed help, it is gratifying to know that I could make a vital change in the future of a helpless animal that I don’t necessarily have to take home.

• Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon
• Feral Cat Foundation of Dublin/Fremont (CA)
• Humane Society of Alameda (CA)

The Loves of My Life

I live with my wiggly Billy (a miniature pinscher), my lively Indy girl (a pitbull mix), 2 very entertaining cats - Keoke and Scooter Dude, a beautiful cornsnake named Primus and most high maintenance of all, my sweet boyfriend Jake.

Passion and Hobbies:

• What Puts Me At Ease – Yoga, playing my guitar, tap dancing, hiking with the dogs in the great outdoors of Portland, and pizza!
• Exploring Portland and Surrounding Areas, including, but not limited to – restaurants, rivers, dog parks, disc golf parks, the McMenamins, and the many street fairs, farmer’s markets and festivals.
• Gardening – Mostly in early spring through early fall. I love the smell of fresh picked tomatoes and basil!
• Food – Love the pressure of cooking 3-5 courses at the same time and hoping for mmms and yums, but mostly love to be spoiled at a really good restaurant.