Meet Our Doctors

Dana Tsuchida

DVM

Dr. Dana Tsuchida is originally from New Jersey, and she received her BS in Animal Science from Rutgers University – New Brunswick. She moved to the west coast and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2023 from Oregon State University.
One of her veterinary interests is integrative medicine as she is currently pursuing her Masters in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (MSTCVM) at Chi University. As a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) and Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner (CVTP), she provides integrative management to various medical conditions.
Through her zoo work experiences and internships at various exotic clinics, she also offers medical treatment for exotic species, including small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and avians.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two cats at home, kickboxing, and traveling abroad.

Dr. Shelby Young

DVM

Dr. Shelby Young earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Arizona and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the island of St. Kitts and Nevis, and completed her clinical year at Texas A&M University. 

Her veterinary interests include soft tissue surgery, emergency medicine, behavioral medicine and preventative care. While Dr. Young loves all creatures great and small, she has a special affinity for her feline patients. She takes pride in her cat-whispering skills and is a dedicated cat lover! Dr. Young is also Fear Free Certified and is passionate about creating a safe space for both her clients and patients during their visits. 

Dr. Young and her husband spend their free time camping, hiking the beautiful landscapes of the PNW, skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, traveling the world, collecting house plants, and relaxing at home with their fur babies.

Marine Lugo

DVM

Dr. Marine Lugo was born and raised in San German, Puerto Rico, and obtained her Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences from the Interamerican University in 2013. Afterward, she earned her Master’s degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico. Her graduate research focused on tropical cattle production at the beef cattle agricultural extension office. She relocated to Corvallis, Oregon to attend veterinary school after her acceptance into Oregon State University (class of 2023). She also served as president of the Latin American Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) student chapter while attending OSU.

Marines have a particular interest in animal behavior and believe that physical and emotional well-being are just as vital to pets as they are to us humans! She also likes farming animals and producing medicine. Whether they are members of our family or valuable sources of subsistence, farm animals are an important part of our lives and deserve the best care.

In her spare time, Marine enjoys spending time with her wife and dog (Milo), hiking through Oregon’s many forest trails, and running.

Annie Todd

DVM

Dr. Annie Todd is our new Medical Director at River’s Edge! She was born and raised in the Willamette Valley and shares a home with her husband, two sons, two dogs, three cats, four chickens and two ducks. She takes a special interest in neurology, osteoarthritis treatment, soft tissue surgeries and extensive wound care cases. Dr. Todd enjoys working with large animal patients (pigs, goats, sheep, and cows!). When she’s not at the clinic, you can find her hiking, berry picking, keeping stats at an OSU baseball game and/or chasing after her two young sons. Dr. Todd started as a technician for us back in 2016 and has become an integral part of the River’s Edge Family.

Travis Gibson

DVM

Dr. Travis Gibson was raised in Northern California and attended Chico State University, graduating with his bachelor’s in Animal Science in 2015. After graduation, Dr. Gibson started volunteering as a Sunday school teacher back home in California. A few years later (2017), he was blessed with the opportunity to travel overseas for a mission trip. Invigorated when he returned back to the United States, he was accepted at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies, located in the eastern Caribbean. Whew! What a busy year of life!

After spending 3 years studying at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, he returned back stateside to finish his fourth (and final year) of his veterinary education at Oregon State University (Corvallis, Oregon). Dr. Gibson graduated with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and has joined our community along with his wife, Shannon, and their exuberant young dog, Astro.

In his spare time, Dr. Gibson is family-oriented, involved with his church, and helps out in the community. His passions include weightlifting, golfing, hunting, fishing, and playing tennis.

Bridget Hayes

DVM

Dr. Bridget Hayes graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. She has practiced in Illinois, Indiana, Colorado, and Georgia before moving to Oregon. She moved here from Atlanta, where she worked at Ansley Animal Clinic for 18 years.

She has a special interest in feline medicine and is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. “I have been a crazy cat lady since I was in diapers. My first word was ‘Calico,’ according to my mother.”

She and her husband prefer the small-town lifestyle of the Willamette Valley to the big city. In her off time, she enjoys cooking, cycling, gardening, birding, origami, and spending time in the great outdoors.

Leah Gray

DVM, DACVIM, CVA

Dr. Leah has been practicing equine medicine for nearly thirty years, receiving board certification in large animal internal medicine, 2001. Her clinical experience has evolved from traditional Western medicine to integrative medicine. Her interests include complicated internal medicine cases, neonatal medicine,  lameness/sports medicine, and soft tissue surgery. She loves to teach both local students and students abroad. She promotes equine welfare as a member of the welfare committee of the American association of equine practitioners and as a volunteer for equitarian initiative, boosting health of the working equid in central America.

When not working on a horse, she can be found swimming with her adopted mustang filly Kismet, hiking, time at the beach or the lake, gardening, and time with friends and family. The Gray kids, Mason, now 23 and Madison, now 20 have grown up both on the family farm on Palestine and river’s edge pet/equine medical center. It truly is a family affair.

Kellee Burns

DVM

Dr. Kellee Burns was born and raised in the panhandle of Idaho. She studied animal science and veterinary medicine at the University of Idaho before matriculating to Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine in Corvallis. After graduation, Dr. Burns and her husband enjoyed living in the Willamette Valley so much, they decided to stay in the area.

Her veterinary interests span across a variety of species including dogs, goats and horses. She specifically enjoys small animal dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and preventative medicine. It is her goal to be a trusted partner while providing quality and compassionate care to you and your pets.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Burns values spending time with her husband and family. She also lives happily with their dog, horse and pony. She’s an outdoorsy type who thrives spending time in nature and out on the water including flying her kite on the Newport beach. The long, wet winters in the valley have allowed her to collect a variety of indoor hobbies as well including sewing, leather crafting, and painting.

David Gray

DVM

Dr. David Gray, son of Pat and Gary Gray, graduated from Philomath HS in 1985 and completed a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Oregon State University in 1991. David graduated from Oregon State/Washington State Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. After receiving his DVM degree, Dr. Gray worked as an associate veterinarian in the Albany area but soon joined the Army Veterinary Corps and served for three years. During this time, he was stationed at Fort Lewis, Guantanamo Bay, and in Japan. After his army commitment, Dr. Gray practiced both routine and emergency medicine while living in Sacramento as well as in Idaho where he lived for 5 years. After almost a decade of both owning and operating critical care facilities, he eventually chose to move back home to Albany and open River’s Edge Pet Medical Center.

Dr. Gray is a member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society and the American Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interests include animal emergency medicine, preventive health, and working with clients to choose the best, most affordable medicine for their pets. His personal time is best spent with his children, cutting wood for donation through LOVE INC of Linn County to families in need, or out on the golf course perfecting his swing.