Meet Our Veterinarians and Staff
Veterinarians
Charles A. Hurty, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
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). Currently,
Dr. Hurty is a veterinary advisor to the group, that was instrumental
in organizing the plan to save the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. Dr.
Hurty is also a member of the committee that is working with the Sheriff's
office to develop the animal shelter's future business plan. 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 our county.
Natasha B. Knight, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Office Manager
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 Central Coast Humane
Society. 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.
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 Trixie, a Border
Collie-Labrador cross, 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 Fineman, Receptionist
Ann is a former owner of Grove Veterinary Clinic; she has remained an
important team member in reception since the practice was sold to Dr.
Knight and Dr. Hurty in June 2007. Bob, a black Labrador Retriever,
is a trusted member of her family. She and Dr. Fineman have two
sons, Lars and Jonas. Ann enjoys travel and spending times with
her friends and family. Ann has been an active member of the Newport
community for years and has supported many community-driven projects.
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, Bella, and Daisy Dee are her three dogs. Sonar,
Jones, Mister, Twinkle, and Shelly Duvall make up her gang of feline
companions.
Lynsey McKay, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Lynsey
is Grove Veterinary Clinic’s newest employee.; she was hired
to her position in January 2009. She also volunteers at the Lincoln
County Animal Shelter, where she previously worked and an animal care
technician. Lynsey enjoys hiking, camping, snorkeling, practicing
dog agility, swimming, reading, and spending time with her family. She
has several critters in her family including Klaus, a Pomeranian, Bear
Bear, a Australian Shepherd-cross, Sherlock, a domestic short hair cat,
and Brian, her domestic long hair cat. Lynsey is preparing her
application to vet school and working diligently towards her goal of
becoming a veterinarian.
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.
Ashley Strom, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Ashley has been with Grove Veterinary Clinic since the Fall of 2008. She
has three pugs that keep her very busy. Her pugs are named Deuce,
Rylie, and Avery. She also has an equine companion named Harley. Her
interests outside of work include music, coffee, photography, horse shows,
and dogs. She enjoys hanging out with friends at Café Mundo
and Panini in Nye Beach. A special interest of hers is architecture,
a subject she would like to study and apply to veterinary hospital design.
