Dr. Foss knew from an early age that he wanted to take care of animals. Born in Arizona, he moved to Idaho to complete his undergrad education at U of I and then earned his doctorate from Washington State University Veterinary College. He eventually moved to the gorge and built the Hood River Alpine Veterinary Hospital. His passion to le
Dr. Foss knew from an early age that he wanted to take care of animals. Born in Arizona, he moved to Idaho to complete his undergrad education at U of I and then earned his doctorate from Washington State University Veterinary College. He eventually moved to the gorge and built the Hood River Alpine Veterinary Hospital. His passion to learn and innovate, has led him to various world-wide experiences in equine sports medicine. He has been able to utilize what he has learned from these experiences to benefit pets of all sizes in the gorge. Dr. Foss’s interests include acupuncture, ultrasonography, endoscopy, lameness and injury rehabilitation.
When he’s not in the clinic, Dr. Foss is usually travelling around the world, hunting or serving our Columbia Gorge community.
Dr. Rachel Foss graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 following in her father’s footsteps to become a Veterinarian. For the last 2 years, she focused on Feline Medicine. Dr. Rachel has a special interest in Feline Medicine, Behavior Medicine, Endoscopy, Dental Surgery, and is Fear Free Certifie
Dr. Rachel Foss graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 following in her father’s footsteps to become a Veterinarian. For the last 2 years, she focused on Feline Medicine. Dr. Rachel has a special interest in Feline Medicine, Behavior Medicine, Endoscopy, Dental Surgery, and is Fear Free Certified. She has 2 cats of her own, a Domestic Shorthair and a Purebred Persian both of whom are rescues.
Dr. Rachel was born and raised in the Hood River/White Salmon area and participated in Swine and Cat 4-H in Skamania County. She is excited to be back in the area she was raised in and loves. Dr. Rachel Foss is fear free certified Level 2
Dr. Zach Shoufler grew up on a small Shorthorn cattle farm in central Indiana. Here he participated in 4-H with cattle, swine, and sheep. He completed his undergraduate degree at Franklin College in Indiana where he played DIII soccer and ran track and field. In 2016 he moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where he completed a Master of Scien
Dr. Zach Shoufler grew up on a small Shorthorn cattle farm in central Indiana. Here he participated in 4-H with cattle, swine, and sheep. He completed his undergraduate degree at Franklin College in Indiana where he played DIII soccer and ran track and field. In 2016 he moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where he completed a Master of Science focusing in Microbiology and Immunology. After a couple years as a Clinical Pathology lab technician he got accepted into Colorado State’s Veterinary Program where he graduated in 2022. He currently lives in Hood River with his dog Otto and cat Banana. His veterinary interests include cattle, small ruminants, small animal surgery, and learning as much as he can along the way. Outside of the hospital Dr. Zach likes trail running, rock climbing, and checking out the local breweries.
Sharon earned her degree in Veterinary Technology at the University of Minnesota, Waseca campus in 1985. She started her career as a veterinary technician in Lewiston, Minnesota at a large mixed animal practice focused on mainly dairy ambulatory medicine. She was then hired by Alpine Veterinary Hospital in Bingen, WA in 1987. There she wo
Sharon earned her degree in Veterinary Technology at the University of Minnesota, Waseca campus in 1985. She started her career as a veterinary technician in Lewiston, Minnesota at a large mixed animal practice focused on mainly dairy ambulatory medicine. She was then hired by Alpine Veterinary Hospital in Bingen, WA in 1987. There she worked with and then married Dr. Mike Foss. Sharon and Dr. Foss have three beautiful children and they have raised them through practice life. Many clients recall Dr. Foss driving up to their farm for a house call with Sharon and the kids in tow. Sharon is very proud to have her daughter joining the family practice as a veterinarian. Sharon is currently the managing technician of the practice. Dr. Foss and Sharon will be celebrating their 34th anniversary in 2022 and celebrating 35 years of working together as a team to take care of our patients and clients in the gorge. When Sharon is not working she enjoys camping with her family, crafting, art, crocheting, and knitting.
Kelsey began her career at Alpine in 2009 and has worked with us off and on until 2018 when she became a permanent fixture here at the clinic. Kelsey was born and raised in the Columbia River Gorge. She is a mom to her son Justace, as well as a couple of cattle dogs. While exploring her education she ended up in Lexington, Kentucky as an
Kelsey began her career at Alpine in 2009 and has worked with us off and on until 2018 when she became a permanent fixture here at the clinic. Kelsey was born and raised in the Columbia River Gorge. She is a mom to her son Justace, as well as a couple of cattle dogs. While exploring her education she ended up in Lexington, Kentucky as an intern for the Kentucky Equine Management Internship. There she was able to work closely with Thoroughbred mares, foals and yearlings at Lane’s End Farm. After her internship, she began pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Veterinary Animal Sciences. While she was in school she worked for Juddmonte Farms, one of the most prestigious breeding and racing farms in the Thoroughbred Industry. She has had the opportunity to help foal, guide, break, and train many well-known racehorses. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in December 2017 and has moved back home to become a Veterinary Technician. Kelsey is also an Emergency Medical Technician who volunteers her time with Klickitat County Fire District 3 as their Emergency Medical Services Coordinator.
Rhian is a certified veterinarian assistant who came to work with us in 2014 after completing her externship hours in our hood river office. After 2 years Rhian was expecting child number 2 and decided to take the time to be a stay at home mom to her 2 boys. She recently came back to work with us part time. Rhian has always loved all
Rhian is a certified veterinarian assistant who came to work with us in 2014 after completing her externship hours in our hood river office. After 2 years Rhian was expecting child number 2 and decided to take the time to be a stay at home mom to her 2 boys. She recently came back to work with us part time. Rhian has always loved all animal and loves that she gets to assist our doctors in making them feel better. When Rhian is not working you can find her with her family and friend’s most likely fishing, camping, or relaxing on her “farm”. She has 3 dogs, 1 cat, 7 chickens, 2 goats, and some fish.
Rachal began her career here at Alpine in early 2016. Rachal began as a receptionist and advanced her learning to obtain the role of Inventory Purchasing and Technician. Her passion for animals started at a young age by helping with lambing at her family's farm. In High School she started her own sheep breeding project with the help fro
Rachal began her career here at Alpine in early 2016. Rachal began as a receptionist and advanced her learning to obtain the role of Inventory Purchasing and Technician. Her passion for animals started at a young age by helping with lambing at her family's farm. In High School she started her own sheep breeding project with the help from her parents and FFA Advisors. Her main goal was concentrating on genetics and producing quality lambs for local 4-H and FFA kids. She won many awards, lasting life lessons, hard work, dedication and animal husbandry. Years later she volunteered for The Gorge Hero’s Club. The team sent many care packages all over the world to deployed Soldiers and became pen pals with many of them over the years. Helping bring a little piece of home to wherever they may be was such a blessing. Her love for being a part of something bigger than herself led her to volunteer at a local Fire Department. She took many classes to obtain her Firefighter/ EMT and has been helping her community for the last 15 years. Outside of work you can find her spending time with her family, snuggling her old dog Ruger, crocheting and rockhounding with her daughter and husband. Being outside with her family is her happy place.
Leah joined the team September 2021 after many years here as a client.
Leah moved from Connecticut to Oregon in 2012 to take a break from the horse industry. Leah spent her childhood days riding and competing in hunter jumper shows and after high school she began training dressage riders in Fairfield, CT. She has experience in EAGALA ther
Leah joined the team September 2021 after many years here as a client.
Leah moved from Connecticut to Oregon in 2012 to take a break from the horse industry. Leah spent her childhood days riding and competing in hunter jumper shows and after high school she began training dressage riders in Fairfield, CT. She has experience in EAGALA therapy and in 2018 opened a horseback riding program to share her love of riding with the Hood River community. Her pets include 2 dogs, 3 horses and a cat. She is very delighted to learn and assist patients here at Hood River Alpine Vet. “After being an Alpine client for several years, I am excited to join a team of such passionate and knowledgeable individuals!”
Jessica started working at the Hood River Alpine Vet Hospital in 2019. After moving from sunny California to the magnificent Columbia Gorge, she is determined to expand her knowledge in veterinary medicine. Currently a kennel assistant, Jessica is now enrolled to start her journey as a Certified Veterinary Assistant. Before working with u
Jessica started working at the Hood River Alpine Vet Hospital in 2019. After moving from sunny California to the magnificent Columbia Gorge, she is determined to expand her knowledge in veterinary medicine. Currently a kennel assistant, Jessica is now enrolled to start her journey as a Certified Veterinary Assistant. Before working with us, Jessica previously worked at horse boarding barns, dog and cat grooming salons, and pet motels. In her spare time, Jessica runs a troop of gogo dancers in Portland, as well as doing photography, cosplay, and mixology.
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Cassi came to work for Alpine Vet in February 2016. Cassi is an upper valley native, born and raised in the gorge. She graduated from Hood River Valley High School in 2002. After high school she went on to get her Certified Nurses Aid license from Columbia Gorge Community College worked as a CNA/Health Unit Coordinator for 8 years, then d
Cassi came to work for Alpine Vet in February 2016. Cassi is an upper valley native, born and raised in the gorge. She graduated from Hood River Valley High School in 2002. After high school she went on to get her Certified Nurses Aid license from Columbia Gorge Community College worked as a CNA/Health Unit Coordinator for 8 years, then decided she wanted to further her education and chose to get her license as a Medical Assistant, she trained on the job, then after three years decided she wanted to stay at home with her kids and the opportunity presented itself.
Cassi has a large family at home, She has 5 children – 2 boys and 3 girls. She has 6 dogs, 2 cats. “I have always been an animal lover, always bringing the injured and stray animals home to my parents. I love this profession, our team, daily humor and all the exposure to learning.”
Jodee was born and raised in the Columbia River Gorge. She Graduated in 2017 from Horizon Christian School, and moved to Arizona shortly after graduation where she fell in love and added a crazy baby girl to the mix. Shortly after her family’s move back to the Gorge, she started her career here with us in April of 2021. She currently is w
Jodee was born and raised in the Columbia River Gorge. She Graduated in 2017 from Horizon Christian School, and moved to Arizona shortly after graduation where she fell in love and added a crazy baby girl to the mix. Shortly after her family’s move back to the Gorge, she started her career here with us in April of 2021. She currently is working part time so she can stay home with her little girl part time as well. Growing up, you could often find Jodee on her horse whether it was on a trail behind her home in Husum, or any rodeo across the PNW. She fell in love with the sport of rodeo at a young age, and found barrel racing in particular to be her passion. Animals, especially horses, have always held a special place in her heart and she feels lucky to have had that lifestyle growing up. She now is very happy that she gets to enjoy working here, where everyone shares the same love for animals that she has.
Emily came to work for us just this year, she is a Gorge local. Emily graduated from Columbia High School in White Salmon in 2017. From there she traveled to Bozeman, Montana to pursue a degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology - NCIS agent in the making. Emily graduated from Montana State University in 2019. Emily came ba
Emily came to work for us just this year, she is a Gorge local. Emily graduated from Columbia High School in White Salmon in 2017. From there she traveled to Bozeman, Montana to pursue a degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology - NCIS agent in the making. Emily graduated from Montana State University in 2019. Emily came back to the area in 2020, Her love of animals scored her many opportunities to pet sit for friends and family. Emily was passionate about learning more about caring for animas, this is when she decieded to join in, in the veterinary world. Emily loves working and spending time with animals. Emily has 2 sweet cats and 6 rats of her own while her parents have 2 dogs and 2 cats. In the future, Emily hopes to continue to learn about the health and care of animals.
Jonny came to work for Alpine Vet in March of 2020. Jonny was born and raised in the valley. Jonny is currently a student at HRVHS, “I’ve always been intrigued by what my mom does for work.” So when the opportunity presented itself he jumped at the chance.Jonny has been an animal lover since his early childhood and it shows by the care t
Jonny came to work for Alpine Vet in March of 2020. Jonny was born and raised in the valley. Jonny is currently a student at HRVHS, “I’ve always been intrigued by what my mom does for work.” So when the opportunity presented itself he jumped at the chance.Jonny has been an animal lover since his early childhood and it shows by the care that he gives our patients here at the clinic. Jonny’s best friend and companion Riley is always at his side.
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