Nicole Potter
Veterinary Assistant
Nicole has been with the team for going on 6 years now. In that time, she has been very fortunate to work with smart and driven veterinarians, and a support staff that is unrivaled in their love for animals. She loves her job because she gets to help people and their pets, and there is always something to learn. In her free time, Nicole loves to relax at home or at a park with her partner, Luke, and daughter, Riley. They have 2 rescue dogs, Lola (11 years) and Jones (8 months), who also keep them very busy during time at home! At work, Nicole is probably known most for her music choices and singing around the treatment area while she does medical notes.
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Zachary Dietrich
Veterinary Assistant
After he graduated from Utah State University in 2013, Zachary moved to Oregon and started his career as a veterinary assistant. He has learned so much in the past two years and loves being able to take care of pets and provide quality care. Zachary has one well-behaved German Shepard at home named Athena. He is looking into going to vet school in the near future but in the meantime, is studying to become a certified veterinary technician.
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Ahmed Menikar
Veterinary Assistant
Ahmed moved here from Egypt two years ago and started working at this hospital a month after moving here. Having been a practicing veterinarian in Egypt, he came fully versed in terminology and diagnoses - it was the translation between cultures and language that he has had to overcome. Ahmed is currently working on taking the NAVLE test to become a certified veterinarian here in the United States. He loves all the animals that we see and looks forward to someday owning an Abyssinian cat.
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Becca Melles
Veterinary Assistant
Becca has been at Banfield since November 2015 and her favorite part of her job is constantly learning new things. She also loves becoming familiar with all the pets and owners that come in. Becca has a 4-year-old terrier mix named Ollie that is always full of energy. On her days off, she loves to read, go on day trips, and be out in nature.
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Garbiela Urdanta-Carrera
Veterinary Assistant
While a newer team member here, Gabby has been with Banfield almost three years. She and her boyfriend recently moved to Portland from Orange County, California. Gabby inherited her passion for medicine from her father, a prosthodontist, and mother, a medical device specialist. They both always loved (and knew) that she would end up working with animals. Her favorite part of her job is venipuncture and calming stressed patients. In her down time, she likes to read, hang out with her cat, Ziggy, roller skate and watch funny parrot videos. Gabby hopes to continue her education and become a veterinarian.
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Carla O'Connor
Shift Lead/Client Service Coordinator
Carla has been with the team for three years. Before joining Banfield, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After working in the hospitality industry, Carla found her professional home with Banfield. She loves snuggling, cuddling, and consoling pets. Her superpower is her ability to make pets comfortable and love the heck out of them! She aims to continue her professional growth by advocating for animal wellness with the corporate team. In her down time, Carla likes to spend time with her cats, Aria, Fig and Zoo, and dog, Sprout. Her teammates would say that she is known for her kindness, giving nature, and big heart.
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