Dr. Emily Perkins

Dr. Emily Perkins brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for veterinary medicine to our team. She holds a BA in Biology and Geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed her veterinary training at the University of Glasgow, graduating with merits in both large and small animal medicine. Her dedication to advancing her knowledge is reflected in her recent certifications in Neurology and Fear Free practices.

Dr. Perkins’s journey into veterinary medicine began with a desire to work on global health projects. Her love for animals, people, and science drove her to pursue a veterinary degree, aiming to make a meaningful impact by reducing animal diseases that affect human health and livelihoods. Although her career path shifted towards companion animals, she found immense satisfaction in improving the lives of pets and their owners through medicine. Her goal for every patient visit is to ensure pets feel loved and owners feel heard, promoting both physical and emotional health.

Living with her husband Casey and their two sons on a wheat farm in Athena, Dr. Perkins’s home is filled with a variety of animals, including pet highland cows, a dog named Daisy, and three cats. She values the unique personalities of her pets and their special relationships with each family member. Dr. Perkins’s personal interests include the same loves she had at twelve: animals, the outdoors, reading, running, and continuous learning. Having grown up in Colorado and spent her twenties in Scotland and the UK, she now cherishes her life and work in Oregon, close to her family roots.