Veterinarians

Dr. Katie Dowell joined Hillsdale Veterinary Hospital with a rich background in both academic and practical veterinary medicine. Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Dr. Dowell completed her undergraduate studies at Purdue University. She then earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she developed a strong foundation in wildlife…

Dr. Tom Dickey has been a practicing veterinarian in Oregon since 1999, bringing a wealth of expertise in both clinical medicine and research. Before earning his veterinary degree, he completed undergraduate studies in Anthropology and Zoology at the University of Oklahoma, where he also worked as a graduate teaching assistant. Dr. Dickey conducted research at…

Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Sheri Speede was aware at an early age that she wanted to work with animals. She qualified as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University and began practicing in 1985. Moving to Portland, Oregon in 1988, Dr. Speede soon became a partner in Pacific Veterinary Hospital, a…

Dr. Norman joined Hillsdale Veterinary Hospital in 2023. Originally from Keokuk, Iowa, Dr. Norman graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1980. After active service, he returned to attend Iowa State University receiving his DVM degree in 1996. Dr. Norman is a past president of DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital and a long-time board member of…