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The people behind the care

Familiar faces who treat your pet like family

Five veterinarians and a support crew who genuinely light up when an animal walks through the door. Get to know the team you'll come to trust.

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Our Veterinarians

Dr. Eleanor Hayes, DVM

Founder & Medical Director

Eleanor grew up on a sheep farm outside Cedar Hollow, where she learned early that good animal care takes patience more than anything else. After a decade in fast-paced referral hospitals, she founded Riverbend in 2009 to practice the unhurried, honest medicine she always believed in. Her clinical love is internal medicine and endocrinology — the puzzles that take time to solve.

Internal Medicine Endocrinology Oregon State DVM

petsAt home: two senior greyhounds, Atlas & Juniper — and a famous blackberry pie habit.

Dr. Marcus Bell, DVM

Lead Surgeon

A former collegiate swimmer with the calmest hands in the building, Marcus leads our orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries. He teaches weekend surgical workshops for new grads.

petsDad to Tank, a three-legged pit bull he met as a patient.

Dr. Priya Nair, DVM

Associate Veterinarian · Feline & Dentistry

A self-described cat whisperer, Priya believes even the grumpiest feline deserves a gentle visit. She champions our dental program and digital oral X-rays.

petsRuled at home by Masala, a tortoiseshell with opinions.

Dr. Daniel Okafor, DVM

Associate Veterinarian · Exotics

Rabbits, reptiles, pocket pets, the occasional parrot — Daniel brings species-specific expertise to the patients other clinics turn away. He grew up keeping every creature his parents would allow.

petsHome crew: a bearded dragon named Gandalf and house rabbit Pip.

Dr. James Whitfield, DVM

Senior Veterinarian · Geriatric Care

With thirty years of practice, James joined Riverbend in 2014 to focus on the patients closest to his heart: our seniors. His specialty is comfort, quality-of-life, and honest conversations.

petsDevoted to Marmalade, his 19-year-old orange tabby.

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Technicians & Support

Hannah Brooks, CVT

Lead Veterinary Technician

The backbone of our nursing and anesthesia team. Recently a "foster fail" to three kittens.

Tobias Lane, CVT

Surgical Technician

A former EMT who keeps our surgical suite humming. Owns two tireless border collies.

Marisol Vega

Practice Manager

Keeps Riverbend running like clockwork with 12 years in practice management — and a warm smile.

Grace Sullivan

Client Care Lead

The warm voice on the phone and first hug at the door. Volunteers at the county shelter on weekends.

Love animals as much as we do?

We're always looking for kind, curious people to join the Riverbend family — from technicians to client care. Come grow with a team that values you.

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