Dr. David Rataj
I have always enjoyed animals since I was young. I grew up with dogs, but as an adult has had both dogs and cats. My appreciation for cats has grown over the last decade. Cats are unique creatures and must be treated as such. I enjoy being able to provide a calm atmosphere at our clinic to best care for cats, and to provide them with quality healthcare in a minimally stressful environment.
Originally from Michigan, Dr. Rataj moved to Oregon in 2001. Prior to moving out west, he obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Hope College in Michigan. In his last semester, he completed an internship in the Live Animal Center of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadephia, PA. He first began veterinary school at Oregon State University. There he met his wife, Drew. Since graduating in 2007, Dave has worked in the Portland metro and Salem areas and is happy to now be part of the All About Cats team. He strives to bring his clients high-quality feline medicine in a friendly and low-stress environment.
Tina, CVT
I was raised on a family beef ranch in California, where I had exposure to all species of farm animals as a kid. My love of both large and small animals was cultivated early and has lasted into adulthood.
Team member since July 2014, Tina has a BS in Animal Science with an emphasis in Equine Science and Beef Production from Oregon State University. She received her AAS from PCC’s Veterinary Technology Program in 1997, the same year she was licensed as a Veterinary Technician. She started her technician career working with horses and other large animals before moving to Shelter Animal Medicine in 2008, and finally to All About Cats working exclusively with cats.
When she is at home, she enjoys spending time with her young daughter, husband, and the family pets; cats Sully, Dini, and Midge, her dog Xena, and Mister, her horse. Tina also enjoys arts & crafts such as crocheting, scrapbooking, coloring, and learning to make candles.
Teri
Teri grew up in Forest Grove, Oregon and has never strayed far from home. She brings 20 years of Veterinary Clinic Experience to our team, as well as her diverse background which includes banking, accounting, and retail sales. She has been a Grange member for 50 years and is a lifetime member.
She has 2 children and 5 grandchildren, and loves spending as much time with them as she can. She grew up on a 3rd generation dairy fam, milking cows, raising beef cattle, and harvesting seed crops. They even had horses and a goat or two. As a child, she had over 50 barn cats (not all at once), and she made sure that every single one had a name! Currently, she has a silver Pug named Louie, who is truly a momma’s boy.
The beach is her happy place, and is only surpassed by a barn full of jersey cows. Her hobbies include reading and sewing (when the mood strikes).