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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.