Kendra is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She was raised in Newberg, Oregon where she began working in veterinary medicine at age 15 at Newberg Veterinary Hospital. She received a B.S. degree in Business Administration, later she obtained a Master's degree in Veterinary Science. Kendra is married to Jason and mom to sons, Gavin and Dylan. She is also a mom to: Roxy, her best friend, an 18-year-old tuxedo cat; Maicie, her 11 year old black Labrador Retriever; Opie, her spunky 3 year old tabby; and Chibbs, her goofy 1 year old gray tabby. Every 4th of July she volunteers her time at the St. Paul Rodeo, allowing her to work with large animals alongside a Newberg veterinarian and longtime friend. She loves to learn and is excited to continue learning alongside her colleagues at Central Oregon Animal Hospital. Her interests include camping, wakeboarding, boating, and spending time with her family and friends.