Our Staff

Veterinary Assistant

Phoebe has been working at Sunriver since September 2020 and has been a huge asset to our team. She grew up in Bend, Oregon—a place where you’d have to be crazy not to have a pet! Phoebe has always been around animals and knew she wanted to pursue a career that would allow her to be around animals all day. She loves helping clients keep their pets healthy and happy while creating lasting relationships with pets and their owners. Phoebe is just a dog girl living in a lizard world. She’s happy to be here.

Veterinary Assistant

Shelby is the newest member of our team as a veterinary assistant and has been with us since May of 2022. She graduated from Murray State University in Murray, KY with a degree in Nonprofit Leadership in 2020. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Oregon with her family and started work in the veterinary field. She recently relocated to Bend to be close to family.

When Shelby is not at work, she enjoys spending time with family and her three dogs, Emmett, Russell, and Charlie, and her two Siamese kitties named Henry and Hazel . She can be found outside hiking and biking, but also indoors catching up on tv shows and crocheting. She is excited to be a part of the team.

Practice Manager

Elena is a new member of our team and has been with us since April 2022. She is one of our client care specialists + support staff.

Elena attended college at American University in DC and spent 10 years in Virginia before moving to Bend in June of 2021 to be close to her family. She has always loved animals and enjoyed caring for them, whether they’re puppies or parakeets.

In her free time outside work, Elena volunteers with local animal rescue organizations, goes rockhounding, and plays tabletop roleplaying games. Elena loves to travel and has road-tripped across the country three times so far. Elena’s rescue beagle Missie is her faithful copilot and goes on all of her adventures.

Client Care Specialist/ Veterinary Assistant

Chevelle is a new member of our team and has been with us since April 2022. She is one of our client care specialists + support staff.

Chevelle was born in Clearlake California, where she was raised until she started her first year of highschool. Her sophomore year of highschool she moved to Oregon where she’s been living for the last 7 ½ years. She has always dreamed of having a career in veterinary medicine. Chevelle was raised around animals of every shape and size, and has developed deep, empathetic, understanding for even the most unusual pets. Her experience with management, and customer service has helped to shape her into an extremely warm, and welcoming individual. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her dogs Emmett and Kobe, camping, working out, or cuddling with her cat Sterling. She plans on pursuing a veterinary technician career in the near future.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Chelsea grew up in Springfield, OR, and moved to La Pine when she was ten. Her passion for veterinary medicine started when she was just three years old, and it’s been her dream ever since. Chelsea’s passion and care when working with animals makes her a true gem on any veterinary team. She has had the pleasure of working with canines, felines, equines, and exotics, and is excited to continue making a positive impact in the veterinary field. Chelsea recently graduated from the COCC Veterinary Technician program in June and is now a proud Certified Veterinary Technician!

When Chelsea isn’t working, you’ll find her outdoors with her dog—whether it’s camping, fishing, or volunteering with non-profit organizations to support spay and neuter clinics. Chelsea also treasures spending time with her family.

Client Care Specialist

Shelby is a Central Oregon native who joined the Sunriver Vet Clinic team in April 2024, along with her best bud Blaze! Shelby has always loved animals and is committed to excellent customer service. She’s looking forward to growing in this field and someday becoming a Veterinary Technician.

In her free time you can catch her spending time with her family and friends, outside enjoying nature, or snuggled up on the couch watching a movie with her cat Loki.

Veterinary Assistant

Brianna is one of our veterinary assistants that joined our team in mid-2024. She got her start in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant back in 2017. She is a native central Oregonian and lives in Bend with her fiancée and their four beloved felines. She loves spending time outdoors, going to concerts, and enjoying time with friends.