Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital
The teaching hospital at the Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine.
Donor support endows two faculty appointments for veterinary teaching excellence
Left to right: Rebecca Camden (and June), Anna Justice, senior director of development, Mary Power and Dr. Jennifer Johns listen to a speech during the celebration ceremony for Dr. John's appointment as the inaugural Power Faculty Scholar. Dr. Kate Scollan was also named the Camden Faculty Scholar during the ceremony.
August 27, 2025
Words and photos by Jens Odegaard
Veterinary teaching hospital celebrates 20 years of small animal care
Dr. Haley Leeper, veterinary teaching hospital medical director, speaks during a ceremony celebrating 20 years of small animal care at the hospital. Kelly Warner, hospital director of operations, looks on.
August 27, 2025
Words and photo by Jens Odegaard
Jennifer M. Pearson, DVM, DACT, PhD
Dr. Jennifer Pearson grew up in Philomath, Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Animal Science. Afterward, she received her DVM from the Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduating, she started a one-year internship at Cornell University in ambulatory medicine and then stayed on for a residency in ambulatory medicine and theriogenology. She became board certified through the American College of Theriogenology in 2018.
Saving Lovely and little Gracie too
Dr. Kelsey Jurek, Dr. Rodrigo Sanchez and the whole veterinary team saved mare Lovely's life, and nine days later she gave birth to Grace in the hospital. Photo courtesy of Dr. Jurek.
August 21, 2025
Words and photos by Jens Odegaard
Izzy Olsen is an Appaloosa breeder. Her place is a gorgeous spread tucked into the tendril foothills of the Cascade Range near Lebanon, Oregon. Jack Creek meanders through the meadow, and Olsen named her operation for the waterway.