Our Staff

• Jay R Stewart , DVM

  
  

  Dr Jay Stewart received his DVM from Colorado State University School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1980.    Dr. Stewart practiced veterinary medicine for 3 years in Hawaii before moving to Oregon and his current practice.  He wholeheartedly enjoys all aspects of private practice and ownership with its constant variety and challenge.  He feels that some of his proudest moments have been in the clinic.  “I feel that I have chosen a profession that I love. One where I get to see my friends and their pets on a daily basis and get paid for it.”    Active in the veterinary community, Dr. Stewart is associated with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, and the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) where he currently holds the position of President.   When he is not working Dr. Stewart and his wife, Carla,  enjoy spending time with their three children and five grandchildren. He also enjoys many outdoor activities such as snowboarding, wakeboarding, motorcycle riding and SCUBA diving.

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• Susan D Omstead , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Susan Omstead graduated from Oregon State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989.  She immediately joined the veterinary staff at Aumsville Animal Clinic after graduation and has been  an integral part of the leadership team at the practice ever since.   Dr Omstead takes pride in her work and strongly believes in honest, professional care for both pets and owners.  She also believes in helping educate pet owners so that they can provide the best care for their pets.   Dr Omstead has served as Secretary of the Marion Polk Veterinary Association and is involved in various local educational programs.   In her spare time Dr. Omstead enjoys horses, skiing, and SCUBA.

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• Michael Meiners , DVM

  
  

  Dr Mike Meiners received his DVM in 1976 from Washington State University.    Dr Meiners owned his own mixed animal practice in Stayton, Oregon for approximately 25 years before joining the Aumsville Animal Clinic staff.  He still operates his own large animal business part-time to maintain a connection to the large animal industry.   Dr Meiners was President of the Marion Polk Veterinary Association and remains an active member in the organization.  He is also involved in various local educational and agricultural programs.   Golf, bicycling, and the violin are Dr Meiners' favorite past-times when he is not practicing veterinary medicine.  He is also the clinic supplier of fresh cut flowers during the summer months from his dahlia garden.

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• Lori Braun , DVM

  
  

  Dr Lori Braun received her BS in Zoology from Washington State University in 1993 and her DVM from St George's University in 2006.  She completed her clinical training at Auburn University in Alabama.   Prior to attending vet school, Dr Braun spent nine years working as a zookeeper and exhibit manager at a variety of zoos in the United States.    Dr Braun enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and appreciates the opportunity that she has as a veterinarian to make a difference in the lives of her patients and their owners.   Dr Braun recently moved to Oregon and in her spare time she enjoys exploring the region and all the many places there are to discover.  She also likes to hike and take her boxer for long walks.

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