Growing up in the Portland Metro area, the strong bonds she formed with her family pets, combined with her love for exploring the Oregon outdoors, fueled her passion for the human-animal bond, biology and medicine.
After her 2005 graduation from Oregon State College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Shannon remained in Corvallis, launching her career in animal medicine at a mixed animal practice. Though she enjoyed working with all animals, the experience brought clarity to her passion for working with dogs and cats in particular.
In 2008, she returned to the Portland area to continue, and evolve, her career closer to family. During these years of practice she received training in Veterinary Acupuncture and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. Through the course of her career, she has developed special interests in preventative care, pain management, rehabilitation/physiotherapy, geriatric and hospice care. She now provides care in specialty diagnostics services and proudly brings her experience, wholeheartedly, to serve you and your beloved pet at Narra Vet.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Oregon State University
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State College of Veterinary
- Medicine/ Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine
- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, Canine Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterinary Acupuncture Training, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Hobbies
When she is not caring for animals, Dr. Shannon can be found outdoors on her mountain bike, hiking, paddle boarding, skiing and spending quality time with her partner and their 4 legged/ fin family: an Australian Shepherd, a Chihuahua, 2 beautiful black cats, a box turtle and a beta.