Meet Our Veterinarians and Team Members
Veterinarians
Charles A. Hurty, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Owner
Dr. Hurty and his wife (Dr. Natasha Knight) purchased Grove Veterinary Clinic from Dr. Fineman in June 2007. He graduated from the North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 and completed a 1 year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Hurty has a special interest in internal medicine, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, preventive care, and senior pet wellness. He enjoys surfing, baseball, and basketball. Dr. Hurty and Dr. Knight have two children, Claire and Ben. Their family is completed by two cats (Quentin and RioRio), a fish named Tom, and two dogs: Camp, an Australian Shepherd, and Pogle, a Standard Poodle. Dr. Hurty served as one of the original Board of Directors for the local nonprofit organization, Friends of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter (FOLCAS). Dr. Hurty enjoys working with the staff of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and supports the humane and compassionate care that is provided by the animal shelter staff. Shelter medicine has become an important part of Dr. Hurty’s veterinary practice. Dr. Hurty has helped to develop a staff training program at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. This program has empowered the shelter staff with the knowledge and tools to better serve the homeless and sheltered animals in Lincoln County.
Natasha Knight, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Owner
Dr. Knight and her husband (Dr. Charles Hurty) purchased Grove Veterinary
Clinic from Dr. Fineman in June 2007. She graduated from the Washington
State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Knight’s
special interests include puppy and kitten wellness, dermatology, preventive
medicine, dentistry, and human-animal bond issues. In her free time,
Dr. Knight enjoys spending time with her family and reading. Dr. Knight
and Dr. Hurty have two children, Claire and Ben. Their family is
completed by two cats (Quentin and RioRio), a fish named Tom, and two
dogs: Camp, an Australian Shepherd, and Pogle, a Standard Poodle. Dr.
Knight also functions as the clinic office manager, overseeing staff-related
issues and finances. Dr. Knight has participated in Grove Veterinary
Clinic’s programs at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, including
the spay and neuter program that is sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter (FOLCAS).. Staying consistent with the clinic’s devotion to
community issues and projects, Dr. Knight has helped with the efforts
to support homeless animals in the county through various programs.
Marianne Clunes, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Dr. Clunes graduated from the combined veterinary program of the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She has practiced veterinary medicine in Oregon for 15 years. She brings some excellent diagnostic veterinary skills with her to Grove Veterinary Clinic. She has two children, Audrey and James. Dr. Clunes has a large family of animal companions: She has 5 cats (Rosie, Firepaw, BramblePaw, Mystery, and Zorra), 2 guinea pigs (Cinnamon and Lightning), 2 horses (Zephyr and Sierra), and 1 dog (Gunner). Dr. Clunes is an avid gardener and also enjoys outdoor activities (skiing, horse riding, motorcycle riding). She is quickly becoming a client favorite at Grove Veterinary Clinic.
Jay B. Fineman, Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD)
Dr. Fineman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s College
of Veterinary Medicine in 1977. He purchased the clinic from Dr.
Grove in 1979 and served as medical director and business owner for 28
years. He sold the clinic to Dr. Hurty and Dr. Knight in June 2007. Dr.
Fineman is married to Ann and they have two sons, Lars and Jonas. Bob,
who spends quite a bit of time at the clinic, is the Fineman’s black
Labrador Retriever. Dr. Fineman’s interest include soft tissue
and orthopedic surgery, preventive medicine, nutrition, and dermatology. Dr.
Fineman is committed to supporting the Newport community by participating
in various programs in the county and state. In his free time, Dr.
Fineman enjoys cycling, surfing, travelling, reading, and practicing yoga. It
is often that Dr. Fineman can be found walking on the beach or through
the Nye Beach neighborhoods with his dog, Bob.
Team Members/Staff
Angela Clark, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Angela has been a CVT at Grove Veterinary Clinic since 1993. Her
interests are varied and include horseback riding and scuba diving. She
has several animal companions in her family; these include MacKenzie, a very unique herding Husky dog mix, Monty a Quarterhorse/Palamino, Ellie, a dapple
grey Quarterhorse/Arab, 3 guinea pigs (Mouse, Marla, and Mavis), a Rex
bunny rabbit (Jasmine), and a flock of chickens led by P-nut and Shrimp. Angela
has just recently adopted two cats; Polly is a calico domestic short hair
kitten that was adopted from the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, and Sneakers
is a tuxedo domestic short cat that was found severely injured on the
side of the road. Extensive efforts were made to find Sneakers home,
but no one claimed her. Angela takes exceptional care of our patients
and is an extremely loyal team member.
Ann Bennett, Office Manager
Ann Bennett joined the Grove Veterinary team
in November 2009 as our new office manager. Ann has worked in the veterinary
field for the past 10 years and in management for 20 years. She resides
in Gleneden Beach with her life mate Bryan and their 11 animal companions.
She enjoys gardening, woodworking, interior design and most recently
a venture into stained glass creations.
Denise Holt, Receptionist & Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Denise
has been a receptionist at Grove Veterinary Clinic since 1999. She
enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, gardening,
and skiing. Denise has two sons, Riley and Matt, and two daughters,
Kristen and Heather, and three grandchildren, Makena, Mathew, and Sean. She
is married to John Holt, who assists operations for Pacific Seafood
Company. Denise’s
family also includes Urban, a yellow Labrador Retriever, and two cats,
Oni and Suzy. Denise is the voice on Grove Veterinary Clinic’s
radio commercials that can be heard on Boss FM and KCUP AM radio stations. She
is a tremendous team member.
Leanne Ivy, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Leanne
has been with Grove Veterinary Clinic since the Spring of 2008. She
is married and has two daughters, Kayla and Hailey. Leanne gave
birth to Hailey in December 2009. Mom and baby are doing great. Leanne
enjoys horseback riding and horse showing. Many furry companions
complete her family; she has three dogs (Tasha, Heiniken, and Dip Stick),
three cats (Spanky, Squirt, and Louise), and four horses (Lockie, Emma,
Oliver, and Amy). Leanne
is a very hard worker, and we are lucky to have her on the team.
Anne Learned-Ellis, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Anne has been a CVT at Grove Veterinary Clinic since 1981. She
enjoys travelling, cooking, reading, and watching classic movies. Anne
is an extremely dedicated team member at Grove Veterinary Clinic. She
assists in the training of new staff and has a special interest in dentistry
and patient care. She and her husband have two children, Drew and
Audrey. Additionally, Anne has multiple animal companions that complete
her menagerie: Thor and Daisy Dee are her dogs. Sonar,
Jones, Mister, Twinkle, and Shelly Duvall make up her gang of feline
companions.
Leslie Krohn. Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and Receptionist
Leslie Krohn is one of our hardest working team members. She joined the Grove Veterinary Clinic team in September 2010. She has quickly become a favorite of our clients and patients. She has lived her entire life the Pacific Northwest. Her household is very active, as Leslie has a son, a daughter, a husband, 3 dogs, 7 cats, 2 parrots, 1 turtle, and an outdoor pond. She spends most of her time with family. Leslie spends her free time riding ATVs (rain or shine), camping, swimming, boating, and playing with the animals. We are lucky to have her on the team.
Rebecca Whelen, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Becky has been associated with Grove Veterinary Clinic for several years. She moved to Reno, Nevada in 2009; but returned to Newport in 2010, at which point she was re-hired to her position at Grove Veterinary Clinic. Becky has a dog named Angel, who is a beautiful Australian Shepherd Cross. Becky is a very diligent worker and keeps Grove Veterinary Clinic looking clean.
Hanna Sites, Receptionist
Hanna was hired as a receptionist in June 2008. She has quickly become a client favorite in the reception area. She enjoys outdoor activities that she can do with her husband and their daughter, Ella. Hanna are her family have two pets. Elvis, a Labrador cross, was adopted after Hanna and her husband were married in Las Vegas by an Elvis Presley impersonator. Turtle, a yellow Labrador Retriever, is named after one of Hanna’s favorite Eugene restaraunts. We are fortunate to have Hanna’s positive attitude and energies in reception.
Emily Swan, Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Emily is a great addition to the Grove Veterinary Clinic team. She was hired in Spring 2011. She enjoys piano, snowboarding, drawing, biking, and playing Wordl of Warcraft. She and her husband have two cats: Charlotte and Yoshi. She has recently graduated from Oregon State University with a B.S. in Zoology and a minor in Fish and Wildlife Science. Additionally, she completed an option in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She has a strong interest in veterinary medicine and wished to attend veterinary school. We are happy to have her with us on the coast; she is a great team member.