Staff & Doctors
Dr. James Shultz
Dr. James Shultz is a native of Oregon and grew up in the Portland area. He graduated cum laude from Oregon State University with a degree in Animal Science, and received his DVM from Washington State University. He decided to focus on small animal nutrition while spending post-graduate time working with the food company, Waltham, outside of London England. After returning from Europe, Dr. Shultz began practice as a managing partner at a multi-doctor small animal hospital in Portland. Now the owner of Meridian Park Veterinary Hospital, he hopes his knowledge and experience will help brighten the lives of the area residents and their pets. Dr. Shultz has a great interest in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery as well as behavioral and internal medicine. He enjoys working with exotic pets such as reptiles, and other small mammals. Dr. Shultz enjoys snowshoeing, skiing, wakeboarding, and wine tasting. He loves having a practice in the Tualatin area as it affords him opportunities to enjoy the great outdoor activities Oregon has to offer.
Dr. Lisa Kidby
Dr. Lisa Kidby grew up in the beautiful Skagit Valley north of Seattle. She completed her bachelor's degree in Marine Biology at Boston University, and received her DVM from Oregon State and Washington State University Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. During medical school, Dr. Kidby completed a summer internship at a veterinary hospital in Bangkok Thailand, volunteered for the Feral Cat Coalition and the Humane Society of the United States. Dr. Kidby's interests include preventive care, emergency and critical care patients, geriatric management, and quality of life consultations. Dr. Kidby and her husband enjoy travelling, gardening, cooking, and projects around the house. They share their home with two dogs, three cats, and 10 fish.
Justin - Office Manager
Justin came to us from the medical sales industry and jumped at the chance to direct operations at our hospital. A native of Bend, Justin spent 6 years in the US Marine Corps and completed a tour in Iraq in 2003. Justin graduated from the University of Oregon and spent several years selling medical devices. Justin and his wife Rachel have two dogs and two cats. When he is not at the clinic he can be found snowboarding, riding dirt bikes, surfing, or scuba diving.
Melanie - Practice Manager
A native of Oregon who grew in the Gaston area, Melanie came to us from a vet clinic in McMinnville where she worked for 5 years. When Mel isn’t working she can be found riding 4-wheelers with her husband and children. Mel has 2 cats and two dogs.
Brittany - Receptionist
Brittany is a native of San Jose California who grew up in the Sherwood area. When Brittany is not working at the hospital you can find her camping with friends, spending time at the beach and playing with her puppy Hazel. Brittany joined our team as a receptionist with hopes to become a licensed veterinary technician.
Brittany - Receptionist
Brittany has lived in Oregon all her life. She grew up in the country with her mother who owns William's Knoll Farm and breeds Cleveland Bay horses. Growing up she frequently helped her mother around the farm and has constantly had numerous pets; horses, cows, cats, dogs, ferrets, birds, snakes, rodents and even a skunk at one point! It's her love for animals of all kinds that led her to seek a job with us. Currently she has two pets, a cat named Sally and a ball python named Damien, both of whom she absolutely adores! Her favorite pastime is reading, loving both fiction and non-fiction books, however she also enjoys hiking, camping, playing the piano, riding 4 wheelers and spending time with her family. Her favorite areas of study are European history, literature, and biology, in particular mycology and serpentology. She hopes to one day be a high school teacher and is currently attending Portland Community College to obtain a transfer degree in the liberal arts.
Lorna - Certified Veterinary Technician
Hello my name is Lorna Roehm and I have been a veterinarian assistant for over 13 years. I am a 1994 graduate from Country Christian High School. I attended Mt. Hood Community College in 1997 for a veterinarian assistant review course as well as completed and received my radiation course and certification in 1998. For 13 years I worked at a large and small animal clinic. I've enjoyed the variety very much and occasionally would get to experience working with some pocket pets as well. For the last 2 years I have spent a great amount of my spare time studying to become a certified veterinarian technician and I am proud to say that on August 3, 2010 I challenged the state boards certification exam and passed. I am now looking forward to working as a certified veterinarian technician in a new practice and meeting new people and patients at Meridian Park Veterinarian Hospital. I not only love to work with animals I also enjoy owning them as well. Currently my husband, daughter and I own three goats, two cows, two farm dogs, three house cats, and a number of chickens, and yes at times I think I am crazy. I enjoy almost every minute of owning all of them though . . . I would be lying if I said I enjoyed every minute, because it is not very enjoyable to chase around escaped goats, cows, and chickens. And who says animals are not smart? It takes a lot of brains to find the smallest whole in the fence and escape, I guess they think that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. The dogs and cats like to differ with them though and are content to stay on their own side. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family. Which at times includes showing goats with my daughter, camping, fishing and riding quads with my husband and daughter. Also I enjoy reading, playing the piano, and gardening.
Claire - Technician Asst.
Claire came to us after graduating from the University of Redlands in California. Claire wanted to gain experience working at a veterinary hospital before applying to go to veterinary school. When Claire isn’t working she is volunteering at American Wildlife Foundation, and helping to rehabilitate and train birds of prey.
Marian - Groomer
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Marian came to us with over 33 years of experience in animal grooming. She welcomed the opportunity to move into a larger space and work with the staff at Meridian Park. Her focus is on animals less than 50 pounds.