Marilyn Evers
Founder
Marilyn and late husband Henry Evers began Evers Veterinary Clinic in 1956. Dr. Evers obtained his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California at Davis.
Dr. Susan Evers
Veterinarian, DVM
Dr. Evers obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California at Davis.
Dr. Steve Doerr
Veterinarian, DVM
Dr. Steve Doerr was born and raised in Tennessee. He moved to Paradise in 1985. He attended Butte Community College for 2 years before transferring to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where he earned his Bachelors degree in Animal Science. Dr. Doerr received his DVM from Oklahoma State University in May 1997. He returned to Butte County upon graduation and has practiced here for the past 10 years. In 2005 he joined Evers Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Doerr and his wife Karen live in Paradise with their 2 daughters Reilly and Taylor. In his spare time, Dr. Doerr enjoys golf and earth dog with his Border Terrier Emmy.
Dr. Anne Ripke
Veterinarian, DVM
Dr. Anne Ripke was born and raised in Ukiah, California. She graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University in May 1995. She practiced at small animal practices in Washington, Wyoming and South Dakota before settling in Chico at Evers Veterinary Clinic in January of 2004. Dr. Ripke started working at veterinary clinics when she was 15 years old and her love of the profession has never wavered. Her special interests include behavior and internal medicine.
She is married to Kevin Brown, a family practice physician at Argyll Medical Clinic here in Chico. Moving to Chico brought them closer to their families and it fit their desires for a small town lifestyle. They also considered it an ideal place to raise their 6 year old twins, Erin and Sean. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her kids and her pets, 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Zipper and Henna and 2 cats, Duster and George. She also loves hiking, photography and rock climbing.
Dr. Paul Wise
Veterinarian, DVM
Dr. Paul Wise graduated Colorado State University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1950. He started is career practicing medicine at Santa Ana Veterinary Hospital, Santa Ana, CA from 1950-1957. Dr. Wise was the founder and owner of Grand Ave. Pet Hospital from 1957-1972. In 1976 Dr. Wise retired and moved to the Paradise area with his wife, Lorraine.
During his time in veterinary medicine he has presided in various positions: 1955 President of Orange County Veterinary Medical Association (VMA), 1956 President of Orange County Chapter Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), 1968-1969 President of Santa Ana North Rotary, 1970 Paul Harris Fellow, and in 1978 to date has been the Secretary/Treasurer of the North Valley Veterinary Medical Association.
In 1980 Dr. Wise joined our practice part-time and is still working along with us. Dr. Wise is the foundation for the local association and plays a vital role by continuing the participation from all in the veterinary community. Dr. Wise lives in Paradise with his wife, Lorraine and 5 cats Rocky, Dr. White Foot, Tigger 1, Tigger 2, and Dr. Butkus.
Carrie Metcalf
Practice Manager
Carrie began working in the veterinary field in 1990 at Butte-Oroville Veterinary Hospital while in high school. In 1997 she received an Associate in Science Degree in Animal Health Technology from Yuba College and became a Registered Veterinary Technician. She moved to Gilroy and was employed at San Martin Veterinary Hospital for the next 2 years, until a greater opportunity came along. For the next 4 years she was employed at Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital, a general, specialty and 24-hour emergency practice, as the hospital nursing supervisor for 35-50 supportive staff in 5 departments.
Enjoying the fast paced life in a large hospital in Santa Cruz, family came first as always and she moved back to the Chico area to be close to her ill sister and grandmother. She has been with us since April 2004 and enjoys the slow pace, small staff, and the family atmosphere that Evers Veterinary Clinic has to offer.
Carrie resides in Chico with her 3 cats Ickus Nala, Zulee, and Smitty a rescue dog from Mexico (through small dog rescue). When she is not working she enjoys spending time with family, friends, pets and is a huge hockey fan of the San Jose Sharks and enjoys watching and attending games.
Shelly
Registered Veterinary Technician
Camela
Registered Veterinary Technician
Tara
Registered Veterinary Technician
Tara has been working in the veterinary field for almost ten years. She began working at a single doctor practice while going through the Veterinary Technology program at Yuba College. Upon graduation, she became registered as a Veterinary Technician in 2000, and worked at a hospital in Colusa until she joined the staff at Evers in February 2007. She lives in Chico with her two dogs, "Tucker" and "Coco", and three cats, "Cirrus", "Thunder", and "Fat Louie".
Carrie
Receptionist
Carrie has been in the veterinary field for 14 years. She started at a specialty practice in Walnut Creek, and in 1997 moved to Santa Cruz to take a management position at Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital, a 24 hour emergency, specialty, and general medicine practice. She worked there until 2001, when she left to take a practice manager position at a practice in Los Gatos. Then in 2003 she returned to Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital as the Hospital Administrator. She worked there until she decided a change was needed and moved to Chico in 2006. She began working for us as a relief technician and has been with us since. In addition to being a devoted hockey fan, she also played ice hockey in San Jose until she moved to Chico. Unfortunately the closest ice rink is in Roseville. Carrie lives in Chico with her black lab Thornton and six cats. Yes she has six cats! Five of them are from the same litter and has had them since they were a week old. Their names are: Jarrett, Martin, Rusty, Sylvester, and Tigger. And then there is Elliott a Scottish Fold rescued from a bad environment.
Mary Jo
Receptionist
Mary Jo is a true Chico native. Her first experience in veterinary medicine started with us in 2005. Mary Jo has been married to her husband Jim for 25 years and they have 2 sons. Mary Jo resides in Chico with her family and their black lab Molly. She enjoys spending time with family at her cabin and crocheting.
Amy
Veterinary Assistant
Andrew
Veterinary Assistant
Monique
Veterinary Assistant
Theresa
Veterinary Assistant
Leah
Wards Nurse
Sarah
Wards Nurse
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