Oregon Trail Veterinary Clinic: Where Care Begins in the Heart
For pet owners, visits to the vet can be stressful. Since our four-legged besties can’t talk, it’s up to us to advocate for their health and well-being. For our longtime client Oregon Trail Veterinary Clinic, based in Hermiston, Ore., putting pets and people at ease begins with listening.
“We’re all about getting to know animals and their people,” said Alex Barton, office manager for the business. “When you walk in the door, everyone is on board to help you. We take the time to understand what’s going on with an animal, from their symptoms to their food and home life—the whole picture.”
The full-service animal hospital’s guiding principle, “Capable hands, caring hearts,” defines the care they give to the local cats, dogs, alpacas, horses, goats, sheep, cattle, ferrets and other animals they treat. Although Hermiston is the largest city in Eastern Oregon and growing fast, the doctors and their team believe in an approach that melds modern medicine and small-town doctoring.
Drs. Mark Sargent and Brent Barton have owned and operated the clinic for more than 35 years. Dr. Jana Parks rounded out the team in more recent years.
They offer everything from preventive care to surgery and dentistry and are known for providing emergency after-hours care and for making room for animals who can’t get in anywhere else. In fact, they even make house calls, traveling as far away as Northern Nevada and Washington.
“This is a farming community, so we see clients here at the clinic and on the farm,” said Brent. “The work we do is as much about building trust and relationships as it is about practicing medicine.”
Cindy Meyers, Vice President and Community Banker at our Hermiston branch who often serves Oregon Trail Veterinary Clinic, says the vets and their staff are beloved locally.
“I hear time and again from our clients how much they love these vets,” said Cindy. “They take their roles in the community seriously and they work long hours.”
Hope Barton, Oregon Trail’s bookkeeper, appreciates our team’s approach to service. “Cindy is my right-hand woman,” said Hope. “The Banner team is always there when we need them.”
The best part of vet life? “It’s working with people who love animals,” said Alex. “That really lifts me up every day.”
“We’re all about getting to know animals and their people,” said Alex Barton, office manager for the business. “When you walk in the door, everyone is on board to help you. We take the time to understand what’s going on with an animal, from their symptoms to their food and home life—the whole picture.”
The full-service animal hospital’s guiding principle, “Capable hands, caring hearts,” defines the care they give to the local cats, dogs, alpacas, horses, goats, sheep, cattle, ferrets and other animals they treat. Although Hermiston is the largest city in Eastern Oregon and growing fast, the doctors and their team believe in an approach that melds modern medicine and small-town doctoring.
Drs. Mark Sargent and Brent Barton have owned and operated the clinic for more than 35 years. Dr. Jana Parks rounded out the team in more recent years.
They offer everything from preventive care to surgery and dentistry and are known for providing emergency after-hours care and for making room for animals who can’t get in anywhere else. In fact, they even make house calls, traveling as far away as Northern Nevada and Washington.
“This is a farming community, so we see clients here at the clinic and on the farm,” said Brent. “The work we do is as much about building trust and relationships as it is about practicing medicine.”
Cindy Meyers, Vice President and Community Banker at our Hermiston branch who often serves Oregon Trail Veterinary Clinic, says the vets and their staff are beloved locally.
“I hear time and again from our clients how much they love these vets,” said Cindy. “They take their roles in the community seriously and they work long hours.”
Hope Barton, Oregon Trail’s bookkeeper, appreciates our team’s approach to service. “Cindy is my right-hand woman,” said Hope. “The Banner team is always there when we need them.”
The best part of vet life? “It’s working with people who love animals,” said Alex. “That really lifts me up every day.”
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