Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Kris Hallden
- Kris Hallden
Kris Hallden
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

Dr. Hallden completed her veterinary degree at the University of California, Davis in 1993. After graduation, Dr. Hallden moved to Klamath Falls where she practiced small animal medicine until relocating ...
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Jessica Bailes
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Oregon State University

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Emi Eaton
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Oregon State University

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Emily Johnson
- Emily Johnson
Emily Johnson
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

Dr. Johnson completed her veterinary degree at the University of California, Davis in 2002. She joined VCA Salem Animal Hospital shortly after graduation from the college of veterinary medicine, in the ...
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Tricia Beal
- Tricia Beal
Tricia Beal
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Oregon State University

Dr. Beal completed her veterinary degree at Oregon State University in 2005. After graduation, Dr. Beal was employed by the Oregon National Primate Research Center. Dr. Beal joined VCA Salem Animal Hospital ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.