Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Southgate Animal Clinic in Milwaukie! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at (503) 771-0857 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Dr. Shaw has a life-long love and respect for animals, which led to her career in veterinary medicine. She enjoys working with clients who include their animals as a part of the family. Dr. Shaw emphasizes providing the best possible care and forming long-lasting relationships with her clients. She graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. In 2005, Dr. Shaw formed a partnership with then senior practitioner, Dr. Powell. She purchased the practice when Dr. Powell retired in 2006. Dr. Shaw shares her home with her husband and two very active dogs. She also has a love for horses and has raised, trained and shown horses since her youth.
Dr. Ricker grew up in New Jersey, but fell in love with Oregon as a student at Reed College. After graduating from the NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, she and her husband returned to the Northwest. Dr. Ricker has been at Southgate Animal Clinic since 1986 and enjoys the long-term relationships she has established with her clients here. Dr. Ricker and her husband have a son and a daughter who attend college out of state. Her family enjoys their volunteer work as puppy raisers for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Click the link below to see photos of two of the pups, Donette and Riata, they helped raise.
Dr. Stemper grew up in Minnesota where she graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She and her husband moved to Oregon in 1999. She began working for Southgate Animal Clinic that same year. The Stemper's have two sons that keep them very busy. They also share their home with three cats and one Australian shepherd. Her active family enjoys hiking, birding, camping, canoeing, reading and movies.
Dr. Kramer started working with us at Southgate Animal Clinic in October 2020. She has many years of small animal clinic practice experience and is a welcome addition to the team. Bio to come soon!
Dr. Jennifer Strelkauskas graduated in 1996 with a BS in Animal Science and a DVM from Auburn University College in Veterinary Medicine. She practiced both small and large animal medicine in a number of states across the country before settling in the Pacific Northwest in 2002. After living in the Columbia gorge for 13 years, she and her two boys have now made Portland their home. She joined Southgate Animal Clinic in 2016 and hopes to cultivate many new relationships with our clients and their forever friends. When not working, she can be found reading good books, cheering for one son at football games or supporting her other son as he dances for Oregon Ballet Theater.
Paige has been part of the Southgate team since May 2013. She has coonhounds, and two cats. In her free time, she enjoys all the great outdoors has to offer with her dogs and her husband, and attending dog shows. Here at Southgate she particularly enjoys dentals and takes a special interest in keeping patients comfortable post-surgery. She grew up in the Portland area and graduated from the Sanford-Brown Veterinary Technology Program.
Heidy joined Southgate Animal Clinic in March of 2015. She was born and raised in the Netherlands and speaks several languages (including a little feline and canine). Heidy obtained her veterinary technician license in 2005. She is an advocate for minimizing stress for all animals both in the clinic, and for stray animals. She is never without an animal or two herself and wouldn't have it any other way.
Jaky was born in Canada and moved to the beautiful Portland area at a young age. She has been a dedicated CVT since graduating in 1999 from the Veterinary Technology Program of P.C.C. and has been with Southgate Animal Clinic since 2016. She loves hiking, swimming, and gardening. She enjoys working in all aspects of the veterinary field - especially with geriatrics and brachycephalics.
Jody is a long-time member of the Southgate Team. Her knowledge and skills are priceless to our team and her leadership helps keep us working together to be the best team we can be. She loves many animals, but has a special affinity for golden retrievers and herefords.
Denise, Receptionist
Emily, Receptionist
Sonya, Receptionist
Jessie, Receptionist/Vet Assistant
Bridget, Receptionist/Vet Assistant
Caton, Vet Assistant
Jamie, Vet Assistant
Kaylah, Vet Assistant
Rachelle, Vet Assistant
