Animal Care Center Veterinary Clinic
Meet Our Veterinary Team
Get to know the Animal Care Center Veterinary Clinic family. Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s health.
Get to know our Veterinarian Team
Dr. Douglas M. Slama, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Slama is a lifelong Salem resident who graduated from South Salem High School. He received a BS in Biology from Oregon State University, and completed his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1991, also at OSU.
He has been practicing small animal medicine and surgery in Salem since graduation. He joined the Animal Care Center Family in March of 2010.
Doug’s family includes his wife Leilani, and their children Tim and Ellie. Four-legged family members include a turtle named Kenny, and 2 Silken Windhounds named Makani K’eoe and Nanea. When not working, he enjoys running, swimming, golfing, camping, and traveling.
Dr. Amy Harbord, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Harbord graduated from Oregon State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 and practiced in Colorado and North Carolina before finding her way home to Oregon. She joined the Animal Care Center Family in June 2022. Dr. Harbord is passionate about all aspects of veterinary medicine but especially enjoys surgery, internal medicine, and achieving optimal health through preventative care. She enjoys getting to work with pets throughout all their life stages and has a special soft spot for fearful or anxious patients. When not working Dr. Harbord can be found traveling, adventuring outdoors or trail running with her herding dog mutt, Dash. She also is an avid equestrian and is continually trying to give her cat Mia the life of her dreams.
Dr. Jess Rigling, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Jess Rigling earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University and has been practicing for the past 7 years. She specializes in geriatric care, soft tissue surgery, cytology, and preventative care. She is also certified in veterinary acupuncture and uses it to treat a variety of conditions including neurological dysfunction, pain, and more. Dr. Rigling takes pride in client communication, she understands the importance that owners are knowledgeable on any issues so they can make informed decisions about the plan for their pet’s care. Outside of her veterinary work, she enjoys traveling, hiking, rafting, photography, and gardening. A fun fact about Dr. Jess Rigling: She began relief work to travel more, in 2023 she traveled to 4 international countries and 13 states. Her beloved pets include a golden retriever, Marco, and an orange tabby manx, Watson.
Dr. Danielle Marcberg, DVM
Dr. Danielle Marcberg earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University and has nine years of experience in small animal medicine. She is passionate about preventive care, focusing on early detection to support long-term health and wellness.
Dr. Marcberg’s path to veterinary medicine was shaped by years of hands-on experience, beginning at a local clinic during high school and continuing through kennel work and volunteering at animal shelters. She believes the best care happens when veterinarians and pet parents work together, with honest conversations and mutual trust.
Outside of the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and dabbling in knitting and photography. She also shares her home with her cat, Cheezit.
Tasha G., Hospital Manager
Hospital Manager
Tasha began her career in veterinary medicine in 2014 and joined the Animal Care Center Family in 2025. She has a soft spot for every fluffy cat that crosses her path and finds great fulfillment in supporting the veterinary team, believing that caring for those who care for pets is one of the most rewarding parts of her work. At home, she has three cats, Bubbles, Athena, and Silk, and a chihuahua named Truffles. Outside of work, Tasha enjoys game nights with friends, reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
Maycie L., CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Maycie started her career in the veterinary field when she was 16 years old through a high school internship. She always knew she wanted to work with animals. She became a licensed veterinary technician in California in 2018 and has since worked in multiple general practices, ER/Specialty Hospitals, and even with a traveling orthopedic surgeon. Her favorite patients to work with are little chihuahuas and spicy old lady kitties. Maycie is married and lives with 2 rescue pups from Mexico, Carson and Anza, along with her a one-eyed kitty, Toulouse. She moved to Oregon in 2022 and has been enjoying exploring all the activities Oregon has to offer. In her free time, Maycie loves to spend time outdoors hiking or driving around in her Jeep, listening to loud music, and loves cycling.
Maggie G., Technician
Technician
Maggie is an Oregonian born and raised. She joined the Animal Care Center Family in June 2021 and has actively worked in veterinary medicine since 2016. She has a Doberman named Jax and 2 cats named Chief and Maverick. Her hobbies outside of work include crafting, photography, farm management, showing cattle and spending too much money on her four-legged kids at home.
Laura P., Technician
Technician
Laura joined the Animal Care Center Family in November of 2022. Originally from Port Angeles, Washington- she has called Oregon home for 7 years and counting. Laura has 2 dogs a Corgi/Mini Aussie named Hemi and Mini Aussie named Crash. Her hobbies outside of work include cooking, baking, puzzles, and hiking.
Hayley N., Technician
Technician
Hayley has had a love for animals her entire life and began working in veterinary medicine in 2022. She joined the Animal Care Center Family in 2025 and enjoys caring for animals of all shapes and sizes. At home, she has two furry companions: Astro, her silly Pomeranian, and Comet, her adventure loving cat. When she’s not at work, Hayley enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Mikayla C., Technician
Technician
Mikayla became part of the Animal Care Center Family in 2025. With a deep love for animals and the people who care for them, she is passionate about supporting pets and their families through every stage of care. She takes pride in being a steady, calming presence for patients when it matters most. In her free time, Mikayla enjoys outdoor adventures with her dog, thrifting, and cooking meals for her family.
Brooke H., Client Care Specialist
Client Care Specialist
Brooke joined the Animal Care Center Family in June 2022. She is an Oregonian born and raised and has actively worked in veterinary medicine since 2017. Brooke has a collection of four-legged kids consisting of 2 Pit bulls named Chandler and Agatha, a Malamute named Bjorn, a Tree Walker Coonhound named Bebe, a Bearded Dragon named Zazu and a Sulcata Tortoise named Leroy. Her hobbies outside of work include any adventures outdoors, insect collecting, rockhounding and caring for her indoor jungle of house plants.
Natalie B., Client Care Specialist
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