Meet the team
A small practice on purpose: the same faces at the front counter and in the exam room, visit after visit.
Dr. Kathi Helwig
Veterinarian since 1990 · founder and owner
Dr. Kathi Helwig, founder and owner of Neighborhood Animal Hospital, has been a practicing veterinarian since 1990. She specializes in helping families and neighbors take great care of their four-legged family members.
She's always happy to give advice on the best ways to keep your pets healthy and happy, as well as providing excellent medical treatment to get your friends feeling better as soon as possible.
Dr. Helwig has two dogs, three cats, two kids in college and a husband, Bill, who can often be found holding down the front counter.
The team
Dr. Kathi Helwig
Veterinarian, founder and owner
Practicing veterinarian since 1990. Two dogs, three cats and two kids in college.
Susan Bishop
Veterinary technician
Her love for animals shows in the care she gives our patients. At home she raises award-winning American Pit Bull Terriers and has four dogs and two cats.
Tanya Henderson
Veterinary assistant
Brings her experience as a veterinary assistant from Willamette Veterinary Hospital in Corvallis.
Desiree
Veterinary assistant
When she isn't helping out at the clinic, she's taking classes at Chemeketa Community College.
Bill Helwig
Front counter
Dr. Helwig's husband. Most often seen holding down the front counter, filling in the schedule and keeping the clinic running smoothly.
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Rather talk? (503) 362-5233
Emergency after hours? (503) 588-8082, Salem Veterinary Emergency Clinic