Dr. Melissa DeVault graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Upon graduation, she moved to Portland with her husband, Trevor, and their ever-growing menagerie of pets.
Dr. DeVault’s greatest strength is the personalized approach to each pet. The quest for more knowledge and then applying that knowledge is what drives her passion for this profession.
When not in the clinic, Dr. DeVault can be found either gardening, at a dog show, or involved in one of the numerous activities that her two kids are engaged in.

Dr Judy Reed grew up in Eastern Washington and attended Washington State University where she earned her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. After graduation she began her career at a Willamette Valley Animal Hospital in Keizer, OR under the mentorship of Dr Sheri Morris. In 2017 Dr Reed moved to the Tualatin clinic to continue working with Dr Morris. In 2021 there was an opportunity to purchase the clinic and Drs Reed and Devault decided to purchase WVAH of Tualatin and start a new chapter in their careers.

Dr Reed enjoys spending time running, hiking, traveling, wine tasting, reading and tending to her dahlias. She is married and has 2 children who keep her busy and constantly push her to be a better mom and vet.

While Dr Reed loves all cats and dogs she has a special place in her heart for golden retrievers and will often stop everything she is doing to pet a golden and check in with their owners! Dr Reed enjoys surgery and the detective work required to solve a complex medical case. She appreciates a good puppy exam but she truly loves working with older animals and feels passionately about supporting pets and families during the final stages of life.

Dr. Gramlich graduated from Oregon State University in 2023. She was inspired to become a veterinarian after growing up in the Northern Mariana Islands where there was a large population of stray animals and limited access to veterinary care.
Before veterinary school she was interested in both large animal and small animal medicine with her experience focused on goats, pigs, dogs and cats. After doing an internship at WVAH in her 4th year, she felt at home. She loves that WVAH focuses on affordable care, is women owned and enjoys mentoring the new generation of veterinarians. When not working, she enjoys reading, painting and spending time with her two cats and one dog.

Dr. Nicole Sipple graduated from Oregon State University in 2024…go beavs! After graduation, she worked at NC State University for further training. After returning to the PNW, she found WVAH of Tualatin and fell in love with the team, especially the strong mentorship of Drs. Reed, DeVault and Gramlich provide.

Dr. Sipple is especially passionate about oncology and managing quality of life. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her two cats (Bailey, Bear) and dog (Scooby-doo). She especially loves baking, paddle-boarding and trying new art hobbies!

Gabby has been the practice manager at WVAH since 2022 but has been with the hospital since 2019. She began as a receptionist, then grew into the roles of veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, and now practice manager. She earned her associate degree in communications in 2018 and is currently enrolled in a veterinary practice management program to further strengthen her skills.
What Gabby loves most about WVAH of Tualatin is the endless opportunity for learning and growth. She is excited to continue developing as a leader and helping the hospital provide the best possible care for pets and their families.
Outside of work, Gabby enjoys spending time with her two cats, Charlie and Lillie, camping with her husband, binge-watching her favorite comfort shows, and listening to Taylor Swift.

Patti has been a CVT since 1999. After working at many hospitals throughout the years, WVAH is a great place for her to call home. She supervises the veterinary assistants, the treatment area and is an advocate for all of the pets that are dropped off for exams, treatments, or surgery, making sure that their stay with us is as comfortable as it can be while they are away from home. Patti says It's wonderful working with a team that makes you feel like family. When not at work she enjoys watching British television, riding her horse, spending time with her dogs, cats and her little raptors (aka chickens).

Django has been working in this field since the beginning of 2022. He has owned many pets since he was a child, and is a lover of all animals (lemurs especially). Having the opportunity to get to work with animals for a job is something that he is incredibly grateful for. He thinks the team here at WVAH is one of the best work environments he has ever worked in, and he loves coming in every day to work with everyone here. Before settling down in Oregon, he also lived in Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and Southern California. When not at work, you can probably find him going on hikes and walks, watching film and television, reading books, playing video games, and spending time with his orange cat Shikamaru.

Katie has several years of large animal experience, and recently started working in small animal care at WVAH. She graduated from Washington State University in 2022 with a bachelors degree in animal science, and is looking forward to continuing her education outside of school. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and hanging out with her horse.

Christine is a Portland native, with a passion for veterinary medicine and small animal care. She has worked as a veterinary assistant since 2019, and is currently attending Penn Foster to obtain her CVT degree.
She found her work family with WVAH in early 2025. When she isn’t at work, she enjoys reading, playing video games, binge watching her favorite TV shows, and singing karaoke with her friends.
Christine shares her home with her two children and three cats, who keep
her heart (and her hands) very full.

Jade is an aspiring exotic animal veterinarian. While attending Portland Community College she hopes to obtain a CVT license. In her free time she enjoys gardening and videogames. She loves coming to work because every day is another opportunity to learn something new.

Born in Portland and raised in Wilsonville, Dora Graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Zoology and two minors in Ecology and Marine Biology. She is excited to become a marine biologist in the future and help any and all ocean animals. She is a proud first generation Mexican American who is bilingual in spanish. In her free time she enjoys going to the movies and traveling the world.

Maddie has been a receptionist with us since early 2021. She has enjoyed the relationships she has made with clients and their pets along the way, especially the smooshed face fur babies.

When she is not working she loves to go to the beach/spontaneous road trips, spending time with family and friends, and also her beloved cat Theo.

Alex has been doing front desk work on and off since about 2020. He considers himself a people person and an extrovert. In his free time Alex enjoys thrifting/antiquing, cooking and spending time with loved ones. Although he grew up basically pet free, he currently has three kitties he loves to bits.

Megan is in the process of getting her Bachelors of Science in Animal Behavior. She wants to use her education and experience to help reactive dogs feel safe in veterinary settings. Her motive behind this is personal, as she has a reactive dog herself that just needs time and patience.

Megan’s idea of fun is doing anything with her dog Maverick. They both are active and enjoy sports. Megan grew up playing soccer and rugby. Whereas, Maverick is in the process of learning dock diving. They both enjoy running, hiking, and camping together as well.