My Family's Pet Doctor

Dr. Anne Maichel, DVM                                                       

Managing Veterinarian and Practice Owner

Dr. Maichel has lived in the Columbia Gorge area for 18 years. She is originally from Hawaii and was born on the island of Kauai and still considers herself a island girl at heart. She completed her undergraduate work at the university of Hawaii, Manoa campus, attended the university of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and then attended veterinary school at Kansas State University. Upon graduation she was awarded the Paul and Phyllis Curd scholarship award for excellence in small animal surgery and internal medicine. She resides in Hood River with her Husband Scott and their daughter Dakota. She has four dogs, a very sweet 13 year old Pitbull, a 7 year old Chihuahua, a 6 year old Shih Tzu, and a 2 year old French Bulldog. She loves animals especially ones of the flat face variety, but truly loves them all. She enjoys traveling, biking, hiking, paddle boarding, and sewing in her spare time. 

Dr. Katie Sowell, DVM                                                         

Veterinarian 

Dr. Katie Sowell is a native Oregonian. She attained her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Pacific Lutheran University and then returned to Oregon State to earn her veterinary degree. She graduated in 2008, with the second graduating class to spend all four years of veterinary school in Corvallis. She and her husband moved to the gorge area after graduating and love the drier climate. Dr. Sowell resides in Tygh Valley with her husband Jamie, and her two children. She has loved animals, children, and the outdoors since she was young, inspiring her to work and volunteer in many positions related to these areas. 

When she is not at the clinic, she is busy keeping up with her two young children. She loves hiking in the woods and along the river. She has one small dog, an amiable orange cat, and various chickens.  

Trena Shaw, CVT                                                                 

Certified Veterinary Technician 

Trena was raised in Alaska and Washington State. She eventually worked her way down south to the Columbia Gorge. She resides in The Dalles and has an amazing family consisting of 4 children ranging in age from 14-23, and her Husband. She has three dogs: a sweet Labrador, an energetic Yorkie, and a senior Shih Tzu, She also has three cats, one of which is three-legged, another is a rescue with brain damage, and a chubby house cat. 

In 2012, Trena came to work at MFPD as a part time receptionist, working just a few days a week, She eventually started helping out in the back whenever she could and then transitioned into a full time veterinary assistant, After working with patients and clients, Trena found her calling. In 2014, she decided to go back to school to earn her applied science degree, and obtain her veterinary technician license. She has been a certified technician since 2018, and still continues to enjoy the challenges and new experiences. 

Grace Poirier, Veterinary Assistant 

Gracie was born and raised in Sherman County where she has lived her entire life. She is a current volunteer where she enjoys serving as the 4-H club leader for the sheep and dog clubs and assisting with the goat club. Her love for showing and producing lambs has driven her to start her own club lamb production. She has two dogs Winston a 6 year old Great Dane, Vinnie a 3 year old Shih Tzu Havanese mix, and one cat called Banini. She currently resides in Grass Valley with her family. In her free time she can be found hanging out with her nephews and dogs. 

Yolanda Edwards, Veterinary Assistant 

Yolanda was born and raised in Oklahoma and has lived in the Pacific Northwest for the last 6 years. She started working at the local animal shelter and soon developed friendships with both the humans she interacted with as well as the 4 legged guest that stayed there. In the 3 years she was there, she made countless trips to multiple veterinarian clinics around town. Which led her to work at MFPD. She has 3 children, 2 living in Texas and her youngest here with her and her husband of 26 years. She also has 3 grandchildren and 3 fur-babies. Stoni a 9 year old Pitbull, Sonny a 7 year old Mixed Breed, and Hazel a 4 year old Pitbull Mix.