About Us
Lewis Fowler, DVM
Elizabeth Burns, DVM
Elizabeth Burns, DVM
Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Fowler grew up in a farming community and has always had a love for animals. He has known his entire life that he wanted to practice veterinary medicine. He lived in Hawaii for 18 years, where he raised his three children. In 1992, he moved to Oregon and attended The College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon Stat
Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Fowler grew up in a farming community and has always had a love for animals. He has known his entire life that he wanted to practice veterinary medicine. He lived in Hawaii for 18 years, where he raised his three children. In 1992, he moved to Oregon and attended The College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University.
He then attended Washington State University’s program for large animals. In 1998, he began to practice veterinary medicine at Midway Veterinary Hospital. Two years later, he became sole owner of the hospital.
He held a position as a board member at the Columbia Humane Society for several years. Although he no longer holds that position, he continues to support them in many other ways, including volunteering at the rabies clinics.
Dr. Fowler’s work keeps him very busy, but in his spare time, he enjoys working outside in his yard and at the hospital.
Elizabeth Burns, DVM
Elizabeth Burns, DVM
Elizabeth Burns, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Burns grew up in Bend, Oregon. She got her Bachelors of Science in Animal Sciences from Oregon State University then continued on to get her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Since then she had been working at a small animal clinic in Chehalis, WA. until she moved back to the Portland area.
Dr. Burns became a veterinarian
Veterinarian
Dr. Burns grew up in Bend, Oregon. She got her Bachelors of Science in Animal Sciences from Oregon State University then continued on to get her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Since then she had been working at a small animal clinic in Chehalis, WA. until she moved back to the Portland area.
Dr. Burns became a veterinarian because she has always been fascinated with animals and how the body works. Her passion is working with small animals and pocket pets. She also enjoys working with small ruminants.
Dr. Burns has a daughter who aspires to help endangered animals of the world. She also has a crazy Jack Russell cross named Sara. Sara was raised by an assistant at her previous clinic. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and growing roses.
Jessica Freese, DVM
Elizabeth Burns, DVM
Jessica Freese, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Jessica Freese joined Midway Veterinary Hospital in June 2015 as an Associate Veterinarian. She grew up mostly in Arizona and New Mexico. After high school, Dr. Freese attended The University of New Mexico and earned her Bachelors in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then went on to earn her Masters in Environmental
Veterinarian
Dr. Jessica Freese joined Midway Veterinary Hospital in June 2015 as an Associate Veterinarian. She grew up mostly in Arizona and New Mexico. After high school, Dr. Freese attended The University of New Mexico and earned her Bachelors in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then went on to earn her Masters in Environmental Health with an emphasis in toxicology. She graduated in May 2015 from Colorado State University- College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Freese has always had a lot of animals growing up. When she was 9 years old, she watched a surgery on a horse that was colicing. From that point on, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian.
Dr. Freese and her husband Andrew moved to Vancouver, WA after veterinary school to be closer to his family. Her parents live in New Mexico, where they breed and train racing quarter horses. Andrew is a certified arborist and heavy equipment operator.
Dr. Freese and Andrew have two Chihuahuas. Named Abby and Luca. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with family and going to the beach. Dr. Freese is very excited about her future helping animals and getting to know our clients at Midway Veterinary Hospital.
McKenzie
McKenzie
McKenzie
Receptionist Manager and Coordinator
McKenzie joined the Midway team in August 2016 as a receptionist and Coordinator. Since the she has been promoted to Receptionist Manager. She enjoys working at Midway because she loves animals and watching the owner's bond with their fur babies.
Outside of work she enjoys hunting for bargains, travelin
Receptionist Manager and Coordinator
McKenzie joined the Midway team in August 2016 as a receptionist and Coordinator. Since the she has been promoted to Receptionist Manager. She enjoys working at Midway because she loves animals and watching the owner's bond with their fur babies.
Outside of work she enjoys hunting for bargains, traveling, spending time with family and her 2 cats Rosa and King and dog Benny.
Anne
McKenzie
McKenzie
Receptionist and Coordinator
Anne joined Midway Veterinary Hospital in 1996 in the front office as a receptionist and coordinator. She feels like Midway is her “home away from home”. She likes working at Midway because she enjoys our clients and their pets.
In Anne’s free time, she likes to go walking, hiking, camping, relaxing and spendin
Receptionist and Coordinator
Anne joined Midway Veterinary Hospital in 1996 in the front office as a receptionist and coordinator. She feels like Midway is her “home away from home”. She likes working at Midway because she enjoys our clients and their pets.
In Anne’s free time, she likes to go walking, hiking, camping, relaxing and spending time with her family. Her family includes her dogs Cami and Loki, her cats C.C., G.G., Oliver and a stray she nicknamed Little One. Her daughter Tiffany, son Anthony and grandchildren Peyton, and Blake, whom she loves dearly.
Melissa
Melissa
Melissa
Receptionist
Melissa has been with us since July of 2008. Melissa is an aspiring, dedicated team player. She takes the lead of many projects that help the business grow. Melissa and her husband live in St. Helens, where they are raising their two sons. In her spare time, she created her own on the side business as a Vantel Independent Con
Receptionist
Melissa has been with us since July of 2008. Melissa is an aspiring, dedicated team player. She takes the lead of many projects that help the business grow. Melissa and her husband live in St. Helens, where they are raising their two sons. In her spare time, she created her own on the side business as a Vantel Independent Consult @ https://www.facebook.com/Friendsroundapearl/?ref=bookmarks . She also has 3 dogs, Willie, Chewie, & Paislie, and loves the great outdoors.
Kim
Melissa
Melissa
Veterinary Technician and Tech Manager
Kimberleigh joined the Midway Veterinary Hospital team in 2009 as a Veterinary Technician. Her teammates love working with her because she brightens everyone’s day with her fun attitude and always gets the job done. Kimberleigh enjoys working at Midway Vet because she is a huge animal lover and enjoy
Veterinary Technician and Tech Manager
Kimberleigh joined the Midway Veterinary Hospital team in 2009 as a Veterinary Technician. Her teammates love working with her because she brightens everyone’s day with her fun attitude and always gets the job done. Kimberleigh enjoys working at Midway Vet because she is a huge animal lover and enjoys working with her coworkers. She is currently working on getting her NPIP certification for her birds.
Kim is very creative and is an amazing photographer. Kimberleigh is a bit of a thrift store junkie and (loves her son more than the world). In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding with her horses- Rio and Rookie. She also has three dogs – Rebel, Remi and Roxie; two cats named Derp Rooster, 5 Bourbon Red Turkeys and 15 Rhode Island Red chickens. Also she has a small hobby farm she runs with her boyfriend Dan.
Hannah
Melissa
Hannah
Technician
Hannah has been with the Midway team since March 2012. She enjoys working at Midway because she gets to do what she is passionate about, and with the many advances in veterinary medicine there’s always something new to learn. Hannah has always had a love for animals; just ask her spoiled rotten crew of four dogs, Mina, Gwen, an
Technician
Hannah has been with the Midway team since March 2012. She enjoys working at Midway because she gets to do what she is passionate about, and with the many advances in veterinary medicine there’s always something new to learn. Hannah has always had a love for animals; just ask her spoiled rotten crew of four dogs, Mina, Gwen, and Goonie! In her free time, she enjoys she enjoys horseback riding with her Quarter Horse, Hemi, hiking with her pups, and spending time with her very energetic son Oaklee!
Maddi
Cassie
Hannah
Veterinary Technician
Maddi joined the Midway team April 2017 as a extern and worked her way up to veterinary assistant. She loves working at Midway because she gets to help give animals the care they need and she loves the team she works with.
She’s lived in St Helens Oregon her entire life. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, traveling, p
Veterinary Technician
Maddi joined the Midway team April 2017 as a extern and worked her way up to veterinary assistant. She loves working at Midway because she gets to help give animals the care they need and she loves the team she works with.
She’s lived in St Helens Oregon her entire life. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, traveling, paddle boarding, spending time with friends and family, reading, writing, playing Ukulele and making art. She has two Rhodesian Ridgebacks named Asher and Sawyer, she also has one white cat with one green eye and one blue eye named Eden
Cassie
Cassie
Cassie
Veterinary Technician
Cassie started at Midway Vet in July 2019. She grew up in Rainier, Oregon on a small hobby farm with goats, chickens and horses. Her love for animals followed her into adulthood. She is currently in the Penn Foster Vet Tech program. Working at Midway has been a wonderful learning experience, and the puppy cuddles are
Veterinary Technician
Cassie started at Midway Vet in July 2019. She grew up in Rainier, Oregon on a small hobby farm with goats, chickens and horses. Her love for animals followed her into adulthood. She is currently in the Penn Foster Vet Tech program. Working at Midway has been a wonderful learning experience, and the puppy cuddles are always great too! When she’s not working, Cassie enjoys going barrel racing with Sunny.
Jason
Cassie
Cassie
Hospital Administrator
Jason joined the Midway team in October 2019 as a Veterinary Technician after thru hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. He enjoys working at Midway because he loves helping animals and enjoys his coworkers.
Jason grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Outside of work he likes to hike, exploring Oregon, music and watching Alabama Football.
Sarah
Sarah
Sarah
Kennel Technician
Sarah joined the Midway team in November 2019 as a Kennel Technician. Anyone that has met Sarah will tell you that she is the most positive and friendly person. She is an extremely hard worker and dedicated employee. She has never met an animal she didn’t love. She enjoys working at Midway because she loves taking care
Kennel Technician
Sarah joined the Midway team in November 2019 as a Kennel Technician. Anyone that has met Sarah will tell you that she is the most positive and friendly person. She is an extremely hard worker and dedicated employee. She has never met an animal she didn’t love. She enjoys working at Midway because she loves taking care of the animals. Sarah has lived in Deer Island Oregon her whole life. Outside of work she enjoys volunteering at the Humane Society, spending time with family and taking care of her dogs, Hank, Junior and rabbit Holly.