Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the veterinarians and team at Tualatin Animal Clinic. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.
Get to Know Our Team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care. We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Veterinarians
Dr. Arthur Ghitea
Veterinarian
Dr. Ghitea graduated from the University of California, Riverside, in 1995 and then from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. He purchased the clinic in 2006. Arthur, his wife, daughter, and son share their home with a Bengal named Romeo. In his free time, he enjoys reading and riding his motorcycle.
Dr. Danielle Hughson
Veterinarian
Dr. Hughson attributes her interest in veterinary medicine to growing up on a pig farm in NE Iowa. She attended Iowa State for an undergraduate degree in Animal Science and then moved to Massachusetts to receive her veterinary education at Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She moved to Oregon in 2006, worked at a mixed animal practice for two years and now concentrates on small animal medicine. She and her husband Michael have three energetic boys together. When not busy with work or engaged in family time, Dr. Hughson enjoys hiking, reading, baking, and photography.
Dr. Naomi Sakaguchi
Veterinarian
Dr. Sakaguchi graduated from Oregon State University with an HBS in Animal Science and Chemistry, then continued on to attended OSU’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine for her DVM. She is an Oregon native who has been working with the doctors at Tualatin Animal Clinic since she was a high school intern. She is looking forward to getting to know new clients and their pets. In her free time, Dr. Sakaguchi likes to spend time with her two orange tabby cats, riding horses, and pursuing her interest in photography.
Dr. Tiffany Smith
Dr. Tiffany Smith earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University.
During veterinary school, Dr. Smith pursued advanced ultrasound training, and she looks forward to continuing to expand her skills in general practice.
Her journey to becoming a veterinarian stemmed from a desire to help both animals and people. Growing up in a small town, Dr. Smith saw firsthand how essential veterinarians are to a community and knew she wanted to be a part of that group of caregivers.
Outside of work, Dr. Smith enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, reading, and spending time with her two cats.
Veterinary Technician
Sarah, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sarah is a certified veterinary technician who has been with Tualatin Animal Clinic for over 20 years. In her free time, Sarah enjoys working on her property and spending time in the outdoors, with her cats and her great big Brazilian mastiff.
Veterinary Assistants
Anastasia
Anastasia comes from right here in Oregon. While working here at Tualatin animal clinic, Anastasia is also studying at PCC to become a certified veterinary technician. Anastasia and her wife Raia have 3 cats and a golden retriever/cocker mix.
Nicole
Nicole was born and raised in Oregon and likes to spend her free time with her family and hiking. Nicole started out pet sitting and studied to become a certified veterinary assistant.
Lexi
Lexi was born and raised here in Oregon. She has spent the last year working in Veterinary medicine and has spent most of her life working with farm animals. In her free time Lexi and her dog Bayra enjoy art, fishing, hiking, and spending time outdoors.
Allie
Allie has spent the most time in San Diego but has lived all over the country. Allie has spent the past 2 years working in the veterinary field and has had a love for animals her whole life. During her time off Allie likes to go rock and beach glass collecting, hiking and spending time outdoors with her 2 dogs Gus and Jude.
Mia
Mia has worked both as a CSR and a veterinary assistant for almost 2 years. Outside of work, Mia spends her time with her dog Chiko and likes to go hiking and swimming with friends.
Management
Courtney
Assistant Manager
Courtney grew up in Thailand and has traveled all over the world. She came to us with more than 15 years of experience working with animals. She has worked as a veterinary technician, worked with a wild animal rescue, and managed a small farm. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, scuba diving, and spending time with her two kids.
Monty
Meownager
Bio coming soon!
Randy
Manager and Lead Technician
Randy is originally from southern Oregon. She attended Pima medical institute and comes to Tualatin Animal Clinic with over 20 years of veterinary experience. Randy enjoys spending her free time in the outdoors, beach, and rivers, snowboarding, and spending time with her family.
Administrative Team (CSRs)
Joslyn
CSR
Joslyn is originally from Michigan but was raised right here in Portland, Oregon. Joslyn has just started her career in veterinary medicine but has a long history in animal care from having always owned a pet, working as a pet sitter from a young age and working at a pet boarding facility. In her free time, Joslyn enjoys cooking, baking, and taking care of pets.
Colby
Colby is originally from San Diego. Colby just started their career in the veterinary field and has enjoyed working with animals as a pet sitter and at boarding facilities. Colby’s interests are reading, crocheting, and spending their free time with their dogs Luna and Bella.