Growing up, Shawn was a Southern California boy and worked as a valet parking cars.  Now he parks his Nissan Murano "Vet Rig" at the clinic of which he is co-owner of.  

Believe it or not, Shawn had 4-H pigs as a teenager and earned Grand Champion one year at the local fair.  After high school he did his undergrad at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California and then went on to Auburn University in Alabama to finish out his degree in Veterinary Medicine.  In 1986, he started volunteering at RVC during school breaks and in 1993 was hired on as a full time Doctor.

Since becoming a Vet, Shawn has seen many enhancements in the technology of veterinary medicine.  Things such as digital radiography, digital ultrasound and the use of less invasive procedures such as video endoscopy.  Many changes have occured right here at the clinic.  Some of them he instigated, such as incorporating a paperless record keeping system and holding regular staff meetings.

Shawn admits that time and additional training in advanced small animal medicine and surgery have made him more confident in his ability to diagnose and treat patients.  It has also made him more aware of the value of continued education.

In his spare time, Shawn enjoys fly fishing, public speaking, skiing and spending sunday evenings with his wife, three kids, and two dogs.  He also enjoys spending time at Redmond Community Church, where he is an elder and also leads several small prayer groups.

Shawn keeps current memberships in the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Theriogenolgy Society.  National Greyhound Association Frozen Insemination License