Dr. Wayne Schmotzer - ACVS Veterinary Surgeon

Dr. Schmotzer earned his BS and DVM degrees from Michigan State University in 1981. In 1982, he joined the faculty at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine as an Instructor in Medicine. In 1983, he was selected for a three year large animal surgical residency at Oregon State University. In 1988, Dr. Schmotzer was trained in advanced arthroscopic surgery at Colorado State University. He became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1992 and a tenured Associate Professor in 1993. While a clinical surgeon at OSU, Dr. Schmotzer developed an ophthalmology referral service and authored or co-authored over 40 scientific publications. Dr. Schmotzer was a founder of BEMC and is a co-owner along with Dr. Krebs. Today, he practices as a specialist in lameness, joint disease, angular limb deformities and colic, as well as arthroscopic and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Schmotzer continues his special interest in equine ophthalmology. Active research continues in laser surgery, colic surgery, and innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. Wendy Krebs

Dr. Krebs graduated with honors from the University of Oregon in 1997, with a BS degree in biology and a minor in biochemistry. She earned her DVM degrees from Oregon State University and Washington State University Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, and completed a post-graduate internship in surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, and dentistry at BEMC. She completed a four year long ACVS surgical residency program at BEMC under the tutelage of Dr. Schmotzer. In 2008, she became general partner and co-owner of BEMC. Dr. Krebs has conducted research on the use of lasers for pastern joint fusion and prevention of incisional drainage following colic surgery. Her main areas of practice interest are soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, although she enjoys all aspects of equine veterinary medicine. Dr. Krebs has owned and competed with horses throughout most of her life; she currently trains her Thoroughbred mare, Luna, in three day eventing when her work schedule allows.

Dr. Mary Masterson

Dr. Masterson joined BEMC in 2006, after practicing at Columbia Equine in Gresham, OR for five years. Dr. Masterson is a graduate of the Tufts University Veterinary School and completed an internship at Alamo Pintado, a premier equine veterinary clinic in California. Her main areas of interest are reproduction, internal medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Masterson has had horses all her life and competed extensively in the hunter jumper discipline as a junior. She recently began actively showing again with her warmblood mare, Glory.

Dr. Jessica Evans

Dr. Jessica Evans became an associate at BEMC in 2008. She graduated in 2007 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and then completed a one year internship in equine medicine, surgery, reproduction, and dentistry at BEMC. Dr. Evans has significant equine experience, including working in the ICU unit at OSU and working with racehorses for the Ohio State Racing Commission. She was also a member of the Miami University Equestrian Team in undergraduate college. She is an avid outdoorsperson, and enjoys skiing, snowboarding, biking, and kayaking.

Dr. Shannon Findley

Dr. Shannon Findley is our 2010-2011 intern. She hails from Gilroy, California and earned her BS in Animal Science from CalPoly San Luis Obispo in 2006.  She was heavily involved in the breeding industry, runing the CalPoly reproduction program and performed research on embryo transfer.  In June of 2010, Dr. Findley graduated from University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. In veterinary school, she gained additional equine experience by working in the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and participating in the Veterinary Emergency Response Team as well as the Humane Society's Rural Area Veterinary Service's program.  Dr. Findley will complete a one year internship at BEMC learning the finer aspects of veterinary medicine, surgery, dentistry, and reproduction. When not at work, Dr. Findley enjoys all aspects of the outdoors, including skiing, hiking, and working with her two Arabians, Cayenne and Thriller.

Misha Kirchmeier

Misha is our Director of Technical Services. She earned her BS degree in Animal Science from Cornell University while she worked as a laboratory animal technician. At Oregon State University, Misha worked as a Veterinary Technician in surgery, anesthesia, and patient receiving. Misha is a licensed veterinary technician, and has advanced training in anesthetic patient monitoring, radiology, surgery, laboratory techniques, outpatient receiving, and intensive care monitoring. She has been with BEMC since 1997.

Sarah Cook

Sarah wears two hats as both office manager and technician. She earned her Animal Science degree from Oregon State University in 1998. Sarah worked at the Oregon State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital from 1995 to 1998. She is an avid horsewoman and has owned horses all her life; she currently is "mom" to Rodney and Desi in addition to her human family. Sarah is a licensed veterinary technician, and is trained in radiology, surgery, laboratory techniques, outpatient receiving and intensive care monitoring. She has been with BEMC since 1998.

Carol Massard

Carol earned a degree in zoology from the Frankfurt, Germany zoo in 1995 and went on to work at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, and most recently worked with native wildlife at the High Desert Museum here in Bend, Oregon. Carol is a licensed veterinary technician that joined Bend Equine in 2004 and is trained in radiology, surgery, out-patient receiving, and intensive care monitoring. She owns an Arabian cross, Amigo, and is usually accompanied to work by her black labs, Sadie and Ella. Carol is a passionate scuba diver and enjoys traveling to different countries in search of new underwater adventures.

Erica Leehmann

Erica, a licensed veterinary technician, earned her BS degree in Animal Science from Oregon State University in 2004. She has worked as a veterinary technician at several practices, and joined BEMC in 2005 to devote herself to working with equines. She is also a member of the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians. Erica is active in cutting horse competitions and owns two Quarter Horse mares, Grumpy and Foxy. She stays busy by trying to keep up with her four dogs, Tuffy, Dixie, Daisy and Chili Dog.

Ashley Clark

Ashley Clark joined BEMC in 2007 as an equine veterinary technician. She previously worked at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, a well-known clinic in California, for 5 years where she focused on surgery and anesthesia. Ashley is a graduate of Cal Poly State University, where she received her BS in Animal Science. She is a licensed veterinary technician and a member of the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians. Ashley has experience in many equine disciplines, from cutting to eventing. She currently owns Kalena, a Haflinger cross mare, with whom she competes in eventing.

Susie Botts

Susie Botts, receptionist and customer service specialist, is a life long animal lover with significant career experience in customer service. She melded her two interests in 2004, when she joined BEMC as our receptionist. Susie owns two horses, Almighty and Dusty, and is an avid trailrider.

Ann Dahlen

Ann joined BEMC in 2008 and works as a receptionist. She enjoys participating in reining competitions with her two Quarter Horses, Roxy and Cody. Besides horses, her interests include outdoor activities, especially fly-fishing. Ann and her husband have fly-fished in many exotic locations including Chile, Costa Rica, and New Zealand. They share their home with their two dogs Bailey and Brew.

Pat Graeve

Pat joined the staff of BEMC in 2009 as the groundskeeper and facility maintanence manager.   Pat, his wife, and his two children have lived in Central Oregon for 15 years.  He has his General Contractor's License and has worked in the construction field for over 25 years.  He enjoys fishing, watching Nascar Series Racing, and spending time with his family.

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