Dr. Jean Battig, DVM
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Member, American Veterinary Dental Society
Dr. Battig grew up in Salem, and attended Brigham Young University where she received a BS in general science. She received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from the Oregon State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. After working as a State Veterinarian for greyhound and thoroughbred race tracks, she moved to Fairbanks, Alaska in June of 1990. She worked for several years at other veterinary clinics in the Fairbanks area, as well as other communities around Alaska. In January 1998, Dr. Battig opened Chena Ridge Veterinary Clinic, which is still in operation in Fairbanks today.
In 2002, Dr. Battig began her path of becoming a Board Certified Veterinary Dental Specialist, which had always been a passion of hers. She completed her extensive program in March 2011, and is excited to now be working as a Dental Specialist. Her recent move back to Oregon, along with the purchasing of the Animal Dental Clinic, has created the ideal setting for her. Her two dogs, Jessie Jane and Russel, are excited to be a part of the Animal Dental Clinic family as well.
Dr. Battig is a member of several Veterinary Organizations, including:
*Portland Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA)
*Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)
*American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
*American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC)
*American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS)
*Alaska Veterinary Medical Association (AKVMA)
*Alaska Interior Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA)
Bridgette Boekhout
Certified Veterinary Technician
Member, PVMA Paraprofessional Support Program
Bridgette has had a love for animals since she was a little girl, and began her veterinary education at Oregon State University in the Pre-Veterinary Program. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000, and began working in a busy, full-service veterinary practice in San Francisco shortly after. She gained three years of technician experience before moving to a specialty hospital, where she worked as a technician in Internal Medicine/Critical Care for three years. Since then, she has worked in the specialty disciplines of Cardiology, Dermatology, and Emergency Medicine, but she has finally found her passion in Dentistry. She loves how rewarding this field is, and looks forward to coming to work every day! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, going to concerts, and exploring Portland's fabulous restaurants. She resides in SE Portland with her husband Tom, and their "girls", a Miniature Dachshund named Maria, and a very cute Tortie kitty named Buddha.
Dory Noble
Certified Veterinary Technician
Dory has been in the veterinary field since 1998, and received her certification in 2001. She has worked at numerous specialty practices including Opthalmology, Dermatology, and with avian and exotics. She has a special interest in Dentistry and Anesthesia, and is very excited about being a part of the Animal Dental Clinic Team. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her hubby Brian, their son Charlie, and her two furry friends, Basil and Ash.
Kelli Schriever
Front Office Manager
Kelli has been at the Animal Dental Clinic since July 2009. As the Front Office Manager, she does everything from scheduling appointments to assisting in procedures. An Oregon native, Kelli was born and raised in Portland. She lives with her husband and her five furry children--two dogs and three cats named Savvy, Sadie, Chip, Mo, and Mr. Mims. Kelli has always been intrigued by animal dentistry. Her love for animals and interest in dentistry makes her job with us ideal. Kelli believes that animal dentistry is essential to a healthy life. When Kelli isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, boating, camping, four wheeling, and just being in the sun!
Rachel Rozek
Receptionist
Rachel is a life-long animal lover and owner of three furry feline "kids" named Cami, Sebastian, and Wednesday Adams. Before joining the Animal Dental Clinic in September of 2012, she worked as a receptionist and medical assistant at a local SW Portland veterinary hospital for several years, and as a play assistant and customer service associate at a small-dog daycare in NE Portland. She has also volunteered extensively for several local no-kill animal shelters in the Portland and surrounding areas performing animal care, adoption counseling, and fund development. She received her BS in General Science with a Minor in Biology from Portland State University in 2011. She loves working in the veterinary field because it allows her, not only to work with animals, but to help educate their people about how to promote the greatest overall well-being, physically and mentally, for their beloved pets. Rachel understands how important animal dentistry is to ensuring that continued well-being. She loves sharing her passion for animal welfare, and is very excited to be a part of the Animal Dental Clinic team. She looks forward each day to helping clients learn about and maintain the oral health of their pets, believing that this is an essential part of providing them with the best quality of life possible. In her spare time, she enjoys being with family and friends, hiking, going to movies, savoring Portland's fine cuisine, and of course, cuddling with her animals.
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