Melissa Guila, CVT

"I've gratefully reunited with Kristin Sulis, excited to practive medicine in the gentle, thorough way I've always respected - what an awesome team I've joined!"

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician since 3/08;

Diablo Valley College

Portland Community College

Professional

Professional interests include:

• wellness and preventative care
• radiology
• phlebotomy
• feral cat population reduction
• wildlife rehabilitation
• 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 dog, two 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:

• The great outdoors – Hiking with Billy (and others too), camping, fishing, snowboarding when we can
• Gardening – Mostly in early spring through early fall. I love the smell of fresh picked tomatoes and basil!
• Food – I love to experiment and cook different ethnicities of food. But mostly, I just LOVE to eat!
• Exploring Portland and surrounding areas, including, but not limited to – restaurants, rivers, parks, the McMenamins, and the many street fairs, farmer’s markets and festivals.
• Tap dancing – an old hobby for my happy feet that I hope to pick back up soon
• Movies – It’s rare that I find a new movie that I really like, and since I choose not to have cable television, there’s nothing better than cozying up with a blanket, munchies and catching up on old classic movies.
• Reading – usually can’t fall asleep without reading. Mostly non-fiction, and always playing catch up on National Geographics.