About our vets
Dr. Tammy Cleveland purchased Columbia Veterinary Center in 1992 and has been providing veterinary care with her team at this location for nearly 20 years. Many of the staff have been with her for over 15 years and each client's pet is an extension of a great big family.
Dr. Tammy Cleveland
Veterinarian
Dr. Cleveland grew up in Western Washington. She earned her undergraduate degree at Central Washington University and then graduated from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing in Vancouver ever since. She purchased Columbia Veterinary Center in 1993 and has built a team of 15 who work together to provide excellent medical, surgical and dental services delivered with compassion and understanding. Dr. Cleveland has a passion for people and animals and has a deep respect of the bond between the two. Dr. Cleveland is a member of the AVMA, WSVMA, PVMA and the SWVMA.
Out of the clinic, Dr. Cleveland volunteers on a regular basis at Share House, providing exams and vaccines for the pets belonging to the families using Share House services. She enjoys her own dog, Brin, who is usually at work with her, and her cat, Makita Ilean, the three legged wonder. She also enjoys her family and friends, photography, hiking and motorcycle riding. She especially loves to travel and has had the opportunity to explore Mexico, Australia and the Caribbean. In 2007, she participated in a photograph safari in Kenya... the trip of a lifetime... so far!
Veterinarian
Dr. Cleveland grew up in Western Washington. She earned her undergraduate degree at Central Washington University and then graduated from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing in Vancouver ever since. She purchased Columbia Veterinary Center in 1993 and has built a team of 15 who work together to provide excellent medical, surgical and dental services delivered with compassion and understanding. Dr. Cleveland has a passion for people and animals and has a deep respect of the bond between the two. Dr. Cleveland is a member of the AVMA, WSVMA, PVMA and the SWVMA.
Out of the clinic, Dr. Cleveland volunteers on a regular basis at Share House, providing exams and vaccines for the pets belonging to the families using Share House services. She enjoys her own dog, Brin, who is usually at work with her, and her cat, Makita Ilean, the three legged wonder. She also enjoys her family and friends, photography, hiking and motorcycle riding. She especially loves to travel and has had the opportunity to explore Mexico, Australia and the Caribbean. In 2007, she participated in a photograph safari in Kenya... the trip of a lifetime... so far!
Dr. Lisa Onstott
Veterinarian
Dr. Lisa Onstott was born in Sacramento, CA but spent most of her life in Las Vegas, NV. She found her love for the Pacific Northwest when she attended Washington State University for her Bachelor of Animal Science and Zoology degrees. After graduating from Oregon State University's College of Veterinary Medicine with her veterinary medine degree, she moved to Vancouver, WA and started working at a corporate animal hospital. From there, she found her home in February 2017 at Columbia Veterinary Center! Her veterinary interests include radiology, behavior, and hospice care. She is a member of the AVMA and WSVMA. In her free time, Dr. Onstott enjoys exploring WA/OR, trying new foods & drinks, rooting for the San Francisco 49ers (sorry Seahawk fans!), and spending time with her family & friends. She hopes to parasail and zip-line in other countries during her future travels. She has one cat named Dexter, who was rescued from the Oregon Humane Society in Portland, OR. Dr. Onstott strives to treat all pets as her own with compassionate care and with the understanding that our pets are part of our family.
Veterinarian
Dr. Lisa Onstott was born in Sacramento, CA but spent most of her life in Las Vegas, NV. She found her love for the Pacific Northwest when she attended Washington State University for her Bachelor of Animal Science and Zoology degrees. After graduating from Oregon State University's College of Veterinary Medicine with her veterinary medine degree, she moved to Vancouver, WA and started working at a corporate animal hospital. From there, she found her home in February 2017 at Columbia Veterinary Center! Her veterinary interests include radiology, behavior, and hospice care. She is a member of the AVMA and WSVMA. In her free time, Dr. Onstott enjoys exploring WA/OR, trying new foods & drinks, rooting for the San Francisco 49ers (sorry Seahawk fans!), and spending time with her family & friends. She hopes to parasail and zip-line in other countries during her future travels. She has one cat named Dexter, who was rescued from the Oregon Humane Society in Portland, OR. Dr. Onstott strives to treat all pets as her own with compassionate care and with the understanding that our pets are part of our family.
