Meet our Team
Dr. Jeannette Barkhurst
Dr. Barkhurst is a 2001 graduate of Washington State Univeristy and has been involved with Veterinary Medicine for over 30 years. Originally from Oregon, she is an avid 49ers fan and wanted to be closer to the Bay come football season. She purchased Gualala Veterinary Clinic in October 2023 after falling in love with Gualala on her first visit. She and her husband have two children. Her daughter Makayla is currently enrolled in Vet School at Oregon State University and the clinic will be home to her as well in a few years. Her son is enrolled at the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!), pursuing a career in human endocrinology. She currently has three horses, a cat and two dogs (a rat terrier and French bulldog that you will occassionally hear voicing opinions at the clinic).
The Greatest Team Ever
Kayla Barkhurst
Kayla is a third-year vet student at Oregon State University at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been hovering in vet clinics since she could walk and started working in them once she turned 15. She has a particular interest in small animal urgent care, ultrasonography, cardiology, and pet nutrition.
Kayla has a 2.5-year-old Frenchie named Phantom, who is actively pursuing a degree in "How to get your human through vet school". She also has a 7-year-old Leopard Appy named Napoleon.
In her spare time, Kayla is an avid weightlifter. She also enjoys reading, taking Phantom for long walks on the beach, and watching 49ers football games.
Dana Beer
Dana is a motivated team player with a passion for learning and a background in education. She loves animals and enjoys demonstrating compassionate empathy. She is a self-proclaimed film-buff and avid Stephen King fan. When she's not working she's hanging out on the couch with kids, cats, and dogs.
Tia Hurley
Hello,
My name is Tia. I'm in school for Equine Science & love going to horse shows. I consider myself a bird enthusiast & have a strong interest in exotic animal care.