Dr. Arthur Ghitea
Dr. Ghitea graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 1995 and then from veterinary school at 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 Yorkie named Gucci. In his free time, he enjoys reading and riding his motorcycle.
Dr. Danielle Hughson
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. Sakaguchi
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.
Krystyna – Veterinary Technician with TAC since 2015
Krystyna moved to Oregon from California when she was five years old. She spent ten years working with various animal rescue organizations and joined our team in the spring of 2015. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, traveling, spending time with her husband Mark, their two kids and her favorite little schnauzers.
Courtney – Assistant Manager
Courtney grew up in Thailand and has traveled all over the world. She came to us with more than fifteen 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 husband Brett and their two kids.
Randy – Manager / Lead Technician
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Molly Reynolds – Receptionist with TAC since 2023
Molly is new to veterinary medicine after spending the past 10 years in the restaurant industry. She has decided to change course and follow her love for animals by pursuing a career as a vet tech, and is starting with TAC working as a client care coordinator. She is also a certified Rover pet sitter, and has 4 cats and one dog of her own.
In her spare time, she loves getting outdoors, going backpacking, hiking, and camping and also sings with a community choir.
Ari Wentland – Veterinary Technician with TAC since 2019
Ari was born and raised in southern Oregon on a small cattle ranch with various kinds of animals. Growing up with dogs, cats, horses and chickens, (to name a few) led to her becoming the assistant she is today. In her spare time you can find Ari and her husband hiking, skiing, and even camping with her cat, Sugar.