Dr. Chris grew up in Longmont, Colorado, where his family had a small farm. He raised livestock for 4-H and worked at a large horse ranch while growing up. Dr. Chris completed undergraduate studies at the University of Wyoming followed by a Master of Agriculture from Colorado State University. He then graduated from Colorado State University Veterinary School in 2016 and has been practicing at a rural mixed animal practice in John Day, OR, for the last year. Dr. Chris enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine with special interest in small animal emergency medicine, surgery, and livestock medicine. During his free time, Dr. Chris enjoys archery, camping, hiking, hunting, snowboarding, and spending time with his new puppy Faith. He is excited to see what coastal living is all about [citation].