Client Care Staff

Traci
CVT/Practice Manager
Traci joined the team at Animal Dental Clinic as Practice Manager in 2014. Traci has been around animals her whole life. After graduating from Portland Community College in Veterinary Technology, she started her career in veterinary medicine as a Certified Veterinary Technician in a mixed animal practice, Traci eventually transitioned to small animal practice and became interested in practice management. Traci worked in practice management for 10 years and was thrilled to take a teaching position in 2011 at Sanford Brown College in the Veterinary Technology program, where she taught veterinary technician students from all over the Portland/SW Washington area. Traci loved the opportunity be an educator and to create a bright future for veterinary practices in our area, and remains an integral part of this tight knit veterinary community in Portland. Traci is also very pleased to have found the loving work family at Animal Dental Clinic, where she facilitates client care, day-to-day operations at the clinic and occasional snuggles with our wonderful patients. In her spare time, Traci enjoys running, cycling, riding her 28 year old Quarter Horse Ellie, and spending time with her husband, daughter and 2 cats, Squinty Mitten Paws and Wilson.

Rachel
Veterinary Assistant/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.