Leadership


The PVMA Board of Directors consists of 7 members: three officers and four general directors. Board Directors are elected by the general membership by way of written ballot. Director terms are three years in length, with the president-elect serving one year and a one year term as President following. Regular elections are held in May and special election can be held as needed.


Thank you for the volunteer efforts of our board of directors: past, present and future!


PVMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-25


Dr. Matt Dowling

(he/him)

President

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    University of Tennessee, Class of 2014

    Veterinary Oncologist

    VCA NW Veterinary Specialists


Dr. Kazuki Ueki

(he/him)

President- Elect &
Director- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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    Western University of Health Sciences, Class of 2012

    Associate Veterinarian

    Fremont Veterinary Clinic


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Dr. Jamie Cheshier

(she/her)

Board Director- Business Administration and Collaborative Care

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    Washington State University 2006

    Associate Veterinarian

    Mountainside Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Kate Hilsenteger

(she/her)

Director- Continuing Education Programs

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    Texas A&M Class of 2007

    Medical Director

    Banfield Pet Hospital

Dr. Kate Hooper

(she/her)

Director- Membership

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    Oregon State University, Class of 2012

    Associate Veterinarian

    Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Megan Seekins

(she/her)

Director


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    BluePearl Veterinary Speciaty & ER Hospital- NE Portland

Dr. Alex Moore

(she/her)

Treasurer

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    University of California- Davis, Class of 2011

    Associate Veterinarian

    VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital

Sarah Harris CVT, VTS (ECC)

(she/her)

OVTAA President Liaison

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    DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Dr. Amanda Veatch

(she/her)

Past-President

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    Association Veterinarian 

    Fremont Veterinary Clinic


Want to get involved? Become a board candidate.

Email us: pvma@portlandvma.org


PVMA STAFF


Cristina Keef

(she/her)

Executive Director


Lynda Nielsen

(she/her)

Communication & Partner Relationship Manager


GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS


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