Columbia Equine Hospital was founded in 1983 by Dr. Scott Hansen and is located in Gresham Oregon. The Hospital supports the ambulatory practice that has grown to four full time veterinarians and one full time veterinary dentist. Columbia Equine Hospital covers the geographic area of Portland metro and SW Wash. The ambulatory practice is focused on performance horses, reproduction, dentistry, preventative medicine, and general equine medicine and surgery.
The hospital consists of a surgical room and accompanying recovery room that is used for orthopedic cases and general equine surgical cases. Arthroscopy, internal fixation, dental surgery, and a wide range of soft tissue surgery excluding colic surgery are performed routinely. There are 2 large treatment areas that include stocks, scrub sinks, and matted floors for outpatient visits and in house standing procedures. Lameness diagnosis and treatment is a primary focus of the practice and is facilitated by a 60 by 60 indoor lameness evaluation arena that is used for prepurchase exams and outpatient lameness exams. Nuclear scintigraphy was installed in 2002 to expand lameness diagnosis capabilities. The scintigraphy camera is a completely digital MIE system with the largest available field of view that allows through and quick scintgraphic evaluation. Electronic transfer allows for referral evaluation of all scintgraphic studies by multiple specialists as well as transfer of images to the referring veterinarian. Diagnostic ultrasound includes a digital 3D that greatly improves diagnostic capability and ease of digital transfer of images for referral and evaluation. 3D tendon evaluation is a new technology that improves soft tissue injury diagnosis. Field ultrasonography is performed with two portable ultrasounds with available 3.5, 5, 6.5 and 7.5mhz probes. Radiography is performed in the hospital or in the field with one of three portable Xray machines. Large numbers of radiographs are taken annually in conjunction with scintigraphy, ultrasound, diagnostic nerve blocks and physical exams.
At the reproduction center, Dr Clabaugh and staff handle the stallion collection, semen evaluation and semen shipment. Mares are bred at the hospital and in the field with most of the shipped cooled and frozen semen inseminations taking place in the hospital. Embryo transfer and uterine videoendoscopy are also available from the reproductive center. Stallion collection is performed with the phantom and tease wall located in the indoor arena.
Videoendoscopy is available for the evaluation of upper airways of performance horses and airway abnormalities in the general population. Standing sinoscopy is occasionally used to evaluate sinus conditions that are difficult to diagnosis with radiographs and endoscopy alone.
The barns at CEH hold a total of 10 stalls that are separated in 3 different buildings to help control infectious disease and separation of unfriendly neighbors and stallions. The patients are cared for by the technicians in the hospital and overnight patient monitoring is available for medical treatment of colics. Medical management of colics and other critically ill patients are managed at CEH with 2 stalls designated for intensive care with IV fluids. Laboratory support is provided by the local full service lab within short driving distance from the hospital.
The population of horses that are served by CEH are widely varied and include Hunters, Jumpers, Western Horses, Race Horses, Arabians, Trail, and all disciplines of show, pleasure and pets.
Scott W Hansen, DVM Dr. Hansen has been interested in horses since his teens. He first pursued a career as a farrier in Nebraska after attending Oklahoma Farrier College. After being exposed to the equine veterinary medicine world while working for a year, Scott decided to become a veterinarian. He continued to work as a farrier while attending Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine until he graduated in 1980. He then moved to the Gresham area and opened a solo equine-only ambulatory practice in 1983, focusing primarily on race horses. Scott’s interest in lameness and surgery grew while working at the track. He opened his current hospital in 1985 with a surgical facility to be able to provide a higher quality of care for his patients. His practice has grown much larger than he had ever imagined with its emphasis shifting from racetrack work in the mid 1990’s to sporthorse and companion animal medicine and surgery. Scott has remained intrigued by equine medicine by staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and advances in the field. Throughout his practice life, Scott has found the most rewarding aspect has been the people he has met and the horses he gets to work with everyday. Dr. Hansen’s main interests have been lameness, surgery, farrier science and diagnostic imaging.
Lisa J. Campbell, DVMDr. Lisa Campbell grew up in Beaverton, Oregon and started her riding career with her donkey Poncho. She attended veterinary school at Oregon State University and graduated in 1984. Lisa then practiced in Pennsylvania for five years before returning back home to join Dr. Hansen at Columbia Equine Hospital, where she has been since 1989. Lisa’s primary areas of interest at CEH are lameness and diagnostic imaging in Hunters and Jumper performance horses. When not working, Lisa spends her time with her husband Stuart and their two boys.
Kelleyerin Clabaugh, DVM
Dr. Kelleyerin Clabaugh grew up showing Hunter/Jumpers on the East Coast. In high school, she received a crash course on veterinary medicine with her first horse Cochise who made it to the ripe old age of 42. Kelleyerin competed on the Equestrian Team and the Varsity Crew Team while completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia. She then spent a year herding cattle and plucking camel wool while traveling Australia with Willing Workers on Organic Farms. Upon her return, Kelleyerin commenced veterinary school at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. During vet school, she traveled to South Africa where she ultrasounded rhinoceros for pregnancy in Kruger National Park and completed a research project on a contraceptive vaccination for elephants. After graduation, Dr. Clabaugh served the Florida Panhandle’s performance horse community until she decided to relocate to the Pacific Northwest in May of 2006. When not kayaking or snowboarding, Kelleyerin divides her free-time between riding her Thoroughbred Willie and her 750cc Ducati Monster. Although she enjoys the variety offered in general practice, Kelleyerin’s focus throughout her career has been reproduction and geriatric medicine.
Dr. David O. Klugh, DVM
Dr. Dave Klugh graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. After 5 years of mixed practice he and his wife purchased an exclusive equine practice in Newberg, Oregon in 1986. Dr Klughs interest in equine dentistry led him to become certified at all three levels of expertise (Basic, Advanced and Examiner) by the International Association of Equine Dentistry (IAED) where he currently assists in oversight of all certification procedures as a member of IAED’s Certification Committee.
In 2003 he became the first Equine Fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry laying the groundwork for further elevation of equine dentistry to the level of a specialty in veterinary medicine.
Clarissa Zuver, DVM
Dr. Clarissa Zuver grew up around working cow horses in Northern Nevada. She competed in intercollegiate western pleasure at The University of Nevada Reno while completing her undergrad degree. Once accepted into Oregon State’s Veterinary program, Dr. Zuver and her husband moved to Corvallis, Oregon and quickly fell in love with the Great Northwest. After graduating from OSU in 2006, she commenced an equine internship at Littleton Large Animal Clinic outside of Denver, Colorado. Her internship focused on emergency/ critical care, medicine and surgery. Dr. Zuver and her husband were eager to move back to the Northwest and were excited to accept a position at Columbia Equine Hospital. Dr. Zuver enjoys the diversity of general practice, but she harbors a special interest in equine internal medicine. Clarissa and her husband enjoy horseback riding, camping, kayaking and fishing.
Kim Mosiman – Practice Manger
Kim joined Columbia Equine Hospital in October 2000. Prior to coming to CEH as a Manager, Kim was the office manager for a mixed animal hospital in Carlton, Oregon for 8 years. After graduating from Portland Community College’s accredited veterinary technician program in 1993, Kim’s first job in the veterinary field was working for our very own Dr. Klugh at Newberg Equine Hospital.
Kim and her 2 sons reside in Troutdale, along with their Australian Shepard Dog "Digby".
Linda Berg – Office Manager
Linda grew up in Goldendale, Washington & got her 1st horse when she was nine. She showed in 4-H & High School Rodeo before going on to compete in open shows. After high school she graduated from the veterinary technology program at North West College in Seattle. She worked for a year as a technician before moving back to Goldendale to manage Mid Columbia Veterinary Clinic, where she remained for ten years. She spent 14 years at Newberg Equine Clinic prior to starting as office manager for CEH in 2003. Linda lives in Scotts Mills with an extended animal family that includes Pomeranian Moby, Doberman Brutus & her Paint mare, Ruby Reed.
Megan Kindree
Megan is a Portland local who joined the practice in 2006. She grew up riding and showing horses at a local Tennessee Walking Horse stable before attending Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. She moved back to the Portland area to show horses competitively, bringing home International Honors in 2003. Currently, she lives in North Portland with her fiancé Mike, dog Suki, three cats and two chickens. Megan enjoys gardening and the outdoors, knitting and cooking in her free time.
Nanci Johnson – Veterinary Assistant
Nanci grew up in the Wallow Mountains ranching during the summers. She spent three years at the University of Oregon prior to moving to Alaska for three more years. She eventually settled in Gresham to raise her four amazing kids on their farm. Together they raise Haflingers, Murray Gray cows, Bernese Mountain dogs and chickens. They round out their family with some ducks, a cat and turtle named Broadway. Nanci has kept things running smoothly at CEH since she joined in 1999. When not cleaning up after the doctors, Nanci brightens the office with flower arrangements and delicious baked goods.
Stephanie Hutto
Stephanie is an Oregon native who grew up on her family’s farm in Southern Oregon. She received her BS in Animal Sciences at Oregon State University. Before joining the CEH crew, she worked for three years at the Large Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital at OSU. Stephanie currently resides in North Portland with her dog Georgia and two cats. She enjoys hiking, camping and traveling when time permits.