Meet Our Team
Meet the Veterinarians and team at Moreland Veterinary Hospital! We are delighted to offer exceptional veterinary care for your beloved pets!
Veterinarians
Dr. Kay Bruno, DVM
Dr. Kay Bruno has been surrounded by animals all of her life. Her parents maintained acreage complete with goats, horses, rabbits, and chickens. At a very early age, Dr. Kay Bruno’s passion for animals (and a knack for math and science) drove her to pursue a career in veterinary services.
Dr. Bruno graduated from Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, where she met her husband and future family business partner. She initially practiced at a mixed animal vet in South Florida, ranging from small animals to horses. Her background in extensive vet facilities with multiple Veterinarians provided exposure to various feral and domesticated animals.
The Dr. and her husband moved to Portland in 1996 to start a family and search for the perfect location for their practice. She found the small-town neighborhood feel of the Sellwood/Westmoreland area to be an ideal fit. It opened its doors in 1998. Today, its Bruno family consists of two beautiful children, two dogs, one cat, a bird, a tortoise, one fish tank, and, of course, Moreland Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Bob Bruno, DVM
Dr. Bob Bruno shares the same passion for animals. He worked for a zoo for three years before deciding to join a circus to continue working with exotic animals. His stint with the circus solidified his interest in working with animals and he decided to enter veterinarian school. He graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. Part of his senior year was spent at Oklahoma State where he met his future wife, Dr. Kay. Upon graduation, he worked for a small Ft. Lauderdale animal hospital for eight years.
Prior to their move to Portland, Dr. Bob and his wife had never had the opportunity to work together. Opening Moreland Veterinary Hospital fulfilled his dream of having a family-oriented practice in a charming Portland neighborhood.
Dr. Dawn Balcom, DVM
Dawn has always loved spending time with animals since she was a child, and after a short career as a mechanical engineer, she decided that working with animals and animal welfare was her true calling. Changing gears, She attended Oregon State University, graduated with her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2017, and has been practicing at Moreland Veterinary Hospital since graduation!
Dawn loves working with both cats and dogs equally, and she values the human-animal bond between clients and their pets. She also enjoys volunteering and working with rescues in addition to fostering rescue animals. Dawn and her husband have two young children and a lab/pittie mix named Norman. Outside of work, her family enjoys going to the park or hiking the outdoors. Dawn also loves playing board games and doing puzzles.
Dr. Annie Freeman, DVM
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Annie Freeman to the team at Moreland Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Catherine Hawn, DVM
In veterinary expertise, Dr. Catherine Hawn focuses on soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. Behavior, and more. Known for its compassionate approach, Dr. Hawn treats patients like family, prioritizing their comfort and well-being. She is collaborative and thorough and ensures pet parents have the knowledge and tools for optimal care. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Hawn enjoys tending to yard and house plants, engaging in beading, and embarking on outdoor adventures like camping, biking, and hiking. A dedicated pet parent to a collie named Bailey, four cats, a rabbit, and a couple of snakes, Dr. Hawn’s diverse fur family reflects a deep love for animals that extends to a 35+-year-old three-toed box turtle named Shelby.
Dr. Tom Chatkupt, DVM
Dr. Tom Chatkupt earned his Degree of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2000, with his thesis focusing on Asian elephant welfare in Thailand. Following his time in private practice, he dedicated 15 years to animal medicine research at a human medical university, specializing in the humane treatment of animals. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities like paddling, fishing, and bouldering, along with strategy games and spending time with his wife and 14-year-old Labradoodle, Huckleberry Finn. Known for crafting a great Old Fashioned, Dr. Chatkupt values both personal connections and professional excellence.
CVT
Pat
Office Manager
Charlie
When she isn’t managing her amazing team, Charlie can be found reading, trying new local restaurants or watching horror movies at home.
Our Staff
Chey
Bio Coming Soon.
Kat
Liz
Outside of work, Liz enjoys rock hounding, camping and swimming. Liz is happy to be working with the amazing team here at Moreland Veterinary Hospital!
Rain
Outside of work, Rain enjoys playing video games, going on hikes, and singing in a local choir. Rain has a busy household with two dogs (Roca and Rio) and two cats (Aziza and Clara) that she loves more than anything else in the world.
Edi
Maren
Kelsey
Kelsey began her journey in veterinary medicine in 2016, where she came from Carrington College. She has been at Moreland since that time, becoming a fixture in our staff. Her favorite patients are the ones she’s known since she started- she loved watching them grow up in her care. Kelsey is married with two beautiful kids at home. She also has a cat named Agatha and a Golden Retriever named Martha. She is an avid reader, and likes to snowboard, thrift shop and take her kids on adventures when she isn’t at work.
Claire
Claire has been working at Moreland Veterinary Hospital for the past 3 years. Her favorite patients to work with are puppies and kittens, but she especially loves it when Rottweilers come into our clinic, as they are her favorite breed of dog. She owns two cats- a brown tabby named Pepperoncini, and a black cat named Franklin. Claire also lives with her “step dog”, a Belgian Malinois named Luffy. Claire has a 4-year-old son named Caedon who is her whole world. Outside of work Claire likes to read, travel and spend time with friends and family.
Sadee
Bio Coming Soon.
Nancy
Bio Coming Soon.
Darbi
In her free time, you can find her spending time at home with her partner Andrew, traveling, creating art, reading, binging tv shows and reading.