Hospital Manager
Diane Fowler - CVT, Hospital Manager
Diane has worked at Bush Animal Hospital in many capacities. She became a CVT working as lead tech for many years and has been our practice manager since 2005. She particularly enjoys the people aspect of her job including the very special owners that we have, as well as keeping the staff on track! Activities with the dogs, family and friends keep this gal busy when she's not at work.
Technicians
Peg - CVT
Peg has been with us since 1989. She earned her Certified Veterinary Technician license in 1994. She considers communication with our clients about the health of their pets the focus of her job. She has recently begun to work closely with our clients who are considering dental work for their pets. Her life away from the clinic is filled with serving as staff for the 5 cats she and her husband adore, gourmet cooking, rafting, back packing, and managing the office of The Resource Innovation Group. Her most recent passion (aside from animals, of course!) is vegetable gardening. Ever hopeful, she spends fall and winter weekends pouring over the Territorial Seed Catalog and spring and summer weekends planting seeds and nurturing the growth.
Kelly
Kelly earned her AAS degree in Veterinary Technology from PCC in 1999. She worked for a veterinary orthopedist prior to starting at Bush in February of 2001. She has a special interest in pain management and anesthesia and is working on becoming a Technician Specialist in Anesthesia. Her main loves are surgery and nursing care. She has a soft spot for our geriatric patients and also maintains our fabulous website!
Kelly has 1 dog and 2 cats at home and the occasional foster kitty. She loves to help out in the community and also volunteers her time at Pro-Bone-O and for West Coast Dog and Cat rescue. She also enjoys camping, hiking, music, video games, reading and writing.
Karen
Karen joined our team as a Certified Veterinary Technician in August 2004. She graduated from OSU with a Bachelor of Science, and then proceeded to acquire an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Portland Community College. For Karen, surgery and pain management are the most rewarding aspects of her job.
Karen's interests include anything outdoors, horticulture, fungi, music, art and yoga. At home she loves spending time with her two cats, Poppy and Jubel, and her two guinea pigs, Truffle and Chanterelle.
Jamie
Jamie joined our team in May 2006. She moved to Eugene from Cleveland, Ohio with several years of experience. She enjoys pet dentistry and would like to be come a specialized dental technician. She stays busy with 4 cats, 3 dogs and a husband. She also enjoys gardening, camping, hiking, biking and snowboarding.
Jamie is also our resident photographer.
Tara
Tara realized her dream of becoming a veterinary technician in 2006, when she earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from National American University in Rapid City, South Dakota. She joined the Bush team in February 2007. Tara enjoys all aspects of her work from patient care to client education. Her pets include 3 dogs (a red heeler, a chow-chow, and a chocolate lab) and 5 cats.
Abby
Abby joined BAH in May 2007 as a CVT with 6 years of veterinary experience. Her special interests are in geriatric joint health and physical therapy, as she is taking pre-reg classes for physical therapy school. She is also a certified dental technician and especially loves any procedures involving anesthesia and pain management.
When not at work, Abby spends as much time outdoors as possible, hiking, trail running and snowboarding. Abby is owned by her 3 dogs and 2 cats.
Vet Assistants
Jim
Jim Clark has been with Bush since July 2003. He has a special place in his heart for small dogs, as he has 2 Chihuahuas and a Pekingese at home. Jim’s favorite aspect of his job is assisting in orthopedic surgeries and insuring patients are receiving the most advanced analgesia available. While not at work Jim spends his time at school working on a business degree. His recreation of choice is anything outdoors; rock climbing, skiing, hiking and rafting.
Cleo
Cleo started at Bush in October of 2009. She is an avid animal lover and spends time volunteering at LCAS. She likes to work with challenging dogs at the shelter that need special attention. She is kept busy at home with two large lovable dogs and one foster kitty.
Receptionists
Diane Strehle
Allison Wilson
Allison is kept busy at home by her husband, 2 dogs, 1 cat and 4 goldfish. She enjoys working in her garden, playing fetch with her dogs and anything else that involves being outdoors.
Pesa
Pesa started here with us at Bush in October of 2009. She has one dog and one cat that look like they could be twins with their matching coats. Most of her time is spent with these two. She also enjoys lots of time with family and friends. She is also active in volunteer work in the community.
