Our Team
A Team Approach to Care At AMCS we work in small dedicated teams. A doctor and their team of technicians, assistants and receptionists are a cohesive and dedicated group of trained professionals who have spent many hours training and practicing medicine together. Working in this manner allows us to provide the best care for your pet and your family. You will feel the comfort of coming to a place where ‘we understand’ – that your pet is your companion and that relationship is priceless.AMCS Emergency Clinicians
Our Staff Veterinarians are committed to the study of emergency medicine and keep current on the latest emerging treatments within this specialty. They enjoy the intellectual challenge of managing diverse and complex medical conditions in a constantly changing, fast paced environment. These compassionate and skilled doctors are able to provide top quality care at a moment’s notice—regardless of the emergency.Specialists
What does it mean to be a Board Certified Veterinary Specialist (Diplomate)? Simply put, the term Diplomate refers to a veterinarian who has earned board certification in a particular veterinary specialty. Only veterinarians who have successfully completed post-graduate requirements of a particular specialty college can be considered Diplomates. Veterinarians wishing to become board certified must complete an internship and then a two to three-year residency program, meet specific training and caseload requirements, conduct original research and then have it published. This process is supervised by current Diplomates, ensuring consistency in training and adherence to high rigorous examination. Only then does the veterinarian earn the title of Diplomate.
Adam Reiss DVM DACVECC
Medical Director
Dr. Reiss was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City. He graduated from New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell in 1993. Following graduation he completed a small-animal internship at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital and residency in emergency and critical care at Denver Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Reiss obtained board certification in emergency and critical care in October 2002. Dr Reiss has been involved in the growth and development of two large 24-hour emergency and referral centers in Denver and Seattle. He has published a paper on traumatic cardiac injuries, as well as book chapters on subjects such as dystocia and pneumonia. Dr. Reiss has special interests in trauma, transfusion medicine, critical care nutrition and pulmonary diseases.
Dr. Reiss moved to Medford from Seattle with his wife, Dawn, their daughters, Alexys and Makayla, son Deryk and a multitude of pets. His interests outside of veterinary medicine include woodworking, snowboarding and classic cars, and recently he has taken up fly fishing. Dr. Reiss moved to Southern Oregon to provide veterinary services not previously available in the area, as well as to enjoy the wide variety of activities the region has to offer.
Rich Mills DVM DACVECC
Dr. Mills earned his veterinary degree from Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a rotating small animal medicine and surgical internship at Denver Veterinary Specialists followed by a residency in Emergency and Critical Care in Milwaukee. In addition to mentoring the current residents at the practice, Dr. Mills lectures at veterinary conferences, conducts research and has published articles on noninvasive cardiac output monitoring.
Chelsea Tripp DVM, MS, DACVIM
Oncology
Dr. Tripp received her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri and completed an internship at Animal Cancer Specialists here in Seattle. She is returning home after completing her three-year residency in medical oncology at Washington State University. She also completed a master’s degree at Washington State University looking at the methylation status of lymphoma in dogs. Dr. Tripp’s areas of interest include client education, oncologic emergencies, clinical pathology, palliative care, and improving the quality of life for end-stage cancer patients. The focus of her approach to the practice of oncology is compassionate care and strengthening the human-animal bond. She is a Paul Harris Fellow and active member of the Alderwood-Terrace Rotary. She has many personal interests including traveling, musical theater, baking, and wine tasting. She is the proud parent of three dogs; two Miniature Schnauzers, Nanook and Kuma, and an Australian Labradoodle named Clover.
Jennifer Strasser DVM DACVIM
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Strasser earned her veterinary degree at the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in May, 2001. Following graduation, she went to work at a busy private practice in southern California, where she discovered her interest in internal medicine. Dr. Strasser was then accepted to an internship program at North Carolina State University, followed by a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Davis. She earned her Diplomate status in Internal Medicine from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in July 2006. After finishing her residency, Dr. Strasser moved to New Mexico and worked at a small specialty practice in Albuquerque. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of immune-mediated, endocrine and infectious diseases as well as problems in the upper and lower urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory systems. She is well trained in abdominal ultrasound and endoscopy. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her two chocolate labradors, sailing, and spending time with her family
Hospital Administration
Marie Xavier, LVT
Hospital Administrator
Marie completed her undergraduate work at BYU in 1990. She has worked in many different capacities throughout her many years in the field of veterinary medicine. She has managed small and large groups of people and found a real connection with the people who surround her in this field. She loves the fact that they have a certain affinity for understanding life from the unique perspective of our four-legged companions. Later in life she returned to Concordia University to obtain her MBA. Most recently, prior to coming to CRVS, she designed and managed the building of the new DoveLewis hospital in NW Portland. The new owners of a small ER practice (EVS) recruited her at the end of 2007 to develop their practice into new Specialty Center on the North side of the Columbia River (CRVS). She feels fortunate to have recruited so many wonderfully talented people to work with her at CRVS. She is proud to say that her staff cares deeply about the work they do and the service they provide. When not working, you would most likely find her playing with her dogs or remodeling her home with her partner.