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Dr. James A. Burgess (541) 567-6086
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Dr. James A. Burgess
Dr. Burgess has owned Country Animal Hospital since 1987 and has been practicing veterinary medicine for 38 years.  He did his undergraduate studies at Oregon State University and got his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University in 1974.  After graduating vet school he was an Associate Veterinarian in Walla Walla, Washington.  After which, he worked in Omak, Washington for a while before moving to Hermiston. When he isn't working at the hospital he is working on expanding his other business with his wife, J&D Enterprises with Amway Global.
 
 
 
Desiree Burgess - Owner/Financial Manager
Desiree is the Owner/Financial Manager at Country Animal Hospital.  She has worked with us since 1994. She has done everything from kennel assistant to veterinary assistant.  When she isn't working hard, she is running around with her son, Pehyton.  Desiree's household includes her pomeranian Bit Bit and her new dachshund puppy, Poppy.
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 Chelsie Filippi - Purchasing Manager
Chelsie has been with Country Animal Hospital since 1996.  She currently works from the home office, helping with ordering and accounting. In her down time she spends time with her husband and son, Joe.  Chelsie's family includes her mastiff, Honey, her two miniature dachshunds, Curry and Myrtle, and her cats, Alexander, Marius, & Pumpkin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Jennifer Pittam - Office Manager
Jennifer is the Office Manager at Country Animal Hospital.  She has been with Country Animal Hospital since 2004.  She attended Oregon State University where she graduated with her Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Sciences with an option in Animal Behavior/Bioethics and minor in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences.  Jen has plenty of experience with animals as she has three dogs, four cats, two horses.  Jennifer is also the Event Coordinator for Hermiston's Bark for Life Event raising money for the American Cancer Society.
    

 
         
 



 
 
Alicia Mathers - Receptionist
Alicia just joined Country Animal Hospital in October 2011 as our new receptionist.  Alicia is currently a student at Blue Mountain Community College working towards her Associates degree in Science which will lead to a career in nursing.  In Alicia's off time she spends time with her husband and handful of furry friends.  She has three dogs, Gunner, Toby, and Daisy and her kitty Pumpkin.
 

 
 
  
                                    
 
 
Rachelle Ensor - Veterinary Assistant
Rachelle joined us in March 2011 as a veterinary assistant. She is also a cosmetologist and a barrel racer.  Rachelle has many four legged friends in her family including her dogs Tucker & Oakley, her kitties Romeo, Kiki, and Fatty, and her horse, Cruz.   
    
 
 
 
 

 
 
  
 
Colleen Nico - Bookkeeper
Colleen has been with Country Animal Hospital since 2000.   Colleen primarily works from the home office helping with the bookkeeping.  Colleen spends a lot of time with her family, including her loving husband, 2 beautiful daughters and 2 grandsons that keep her busy! Her four doggies round out her family with much energy!