Eva Hershiser
Veterinary Assistant
Eva has been in the veterinary field since 2021. In addition to her experience in veterinary medicine, she has a background in animal rescue, where she developed a strong passion for advocating for animals in need and helping them find safe, loving homes.Working in a veterinary office has allowed her to build experience in patient care, client communication, and assisting the veterinary team to ensure every visit is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
She enjoys helping animals of all kinds and takes pride in creating a welcoming environment for both pets and their owners. She is committed to continuing her growth in veterinary medicine while making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families she serves each day.
Phoebe Jacobson
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.
Shelby Skaufel
Veterinary Assistant
Shelby 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 relocated to Bend to be close to family.
When Shelby is not at work, she enjoys spending time with family, her dogs, Emmett and Tato, 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.
Chevelle Iversen
Veterinary Assistant
Chevelle has been with us since April 2022. She started as a client care specialist and has transitioned to a role as a veterinary assistant. Chevelle was born in Clearlake, California, where she was raised until she started her first year of high school. Her sophomore year of high school she moved to Oregon, where she’s been living ever since. She has always dreamed of having a career in veterinary medicine. Chevelle was raised around animals of every shape and size, and has developed a 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 Sakura, Emmett, and Kobe; camping; working out; or cuddling with her cats Sterling and Tamari. She plans on pursuing a veterinary technician career in the near future.
Brianna Powell
Veterinary Assistant
Brianna joined our team in 2024 as a veterinary assistant. 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 husband, two dogs, and their four beloved felines. She loves spending time outdoors, going to concerts, and enjoying time with friends.
Sarah Nelson
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sarah has been with Sunriver Vet since September 2025. Sarah graduated from Penn Foster College in May 2021, earning an associate of science degree, and passed her Oregon medical boards in August 2021, earning the title of CVT. She has worked in small & large animal medicine, but her heart has always been in the small animal industry. In her spare time, Sarah tends her herd of goats, her pride of housecats, and her pack of dogs.
Isabel Richards
Certified Veterinary Technician
Isabel joined our team in October of 2025. She is a native Oregonian who graduated and obtained her CVT license in 2018. Isabel grew up with a verity of animals and always knew she wanted to have a career where she was surrounded by them. After researching the many different roles in veterinary medicine, she knew her passion aligned with the role of a CVT.
Isabel lives in Bend with her husband, 2 daughters, and fur babies. During the warmer months you can find her hiking, swimming, and rockhounding with her family. When the weather becomes chilly she prefers to be inside playing games, crocheting, or reading.
Shelby Charleboix
Client Care Specialist/Veterinary Assistant
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 cats, Judo and Loki.
Nicole Gray
Client Care Specialist
With 20 years of experience in the veterinary field, Nicole has had the opportunity to work in various roles, including receptionist, veterinary assistant, and front office manager. After recently relocating, she is excited to continue her journey as a receptionist at Sunriver Veterinary Clinic and enjoys helping our clients and their pets. When she is not at work, Nicole loves spending time with her husband and kids. She finds joy in nature – whether she’s hiking, kayaking, or tending to her plants. She also has a passion for reading and cooking, and is always looking for new recipes to try!
Melissa Whittall
Client Care Specialist
Melissa began working with us in September 2025 and brings over 15 years of experience in veterinary medicine to the team. She started in reception, and after a couple of years became a veterinary anesthesia technician. Melissa enjoys working with people just as much as she enjoys helping their pets! She missed working up close with clients and is thrilled to have come full circle back to working at the front desk. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking her 2 greyhounds, beekeeping, and playing games.
Elena Chadwick
Practice Manager
Elena has been with us since April 2022. She started as one of our client care specialists before taking on the role of office manager, then moved into the practice manager role. Elena attended college at American University in Washington, 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. She loves being part of the Sunriver community!