Staff

Name: Osburn Veterinary Clinic
Address: 1730 Kingwood St., Florence, OR, 97439, US
Telephone: 541-902-2013

Veterinarians

Dr. Eugene Osburn

Veterinarian, Owner

Dr. Osburn is a graduate of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, he moved with his family to Florence, Oregon where he worked as an associate veterinarian in Dr. Robert McKnight’s practice. Dr. Osburn decided to start his own practice in Reedsport in 1981. In 1999, the decision was made to open a practice in Florence to accommodate the many Florence clients. Dr Osburn has never thought of being a veterinarian as a job, but as a lifestyle. When he isn't taking care of his patients, he enjoys bass fishing, kayaking and gathering his wandering Black Angus herd. Dr Osburn is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Suzy Barstow

Managing Veterinarian

Dr Barstow is a graduate of Kansas State University. Following graduation, Dr Barstow moved to Florence with her husband Michael. Dr Barstow has 2 children, Ian and Joel, 2 dogs; Skeeter & Spaz; and a cat; Jack. She enjoys watching her boys play sports, camping and relaxing. Dr Barstow is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Heather Davis

Associate Veterinarian

Dr Davis joined our team in April 2020. She and her husband Shane made the big move from Butte Montana to the Oregon Coast to raise their family. Dr Davis has 2 sons, an amazing cat, Martin, and an ever growing flock of chickens and ducks. Dr Davis is a graduate of Washington State University. Dr Davis is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.

Support Staff

Beth James

Manager

Beth, our dedicated office manager since September 2000, was honored with the Veterinary Practice Manager of the Year award by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association in 2018. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her family and friends, enjoys riding her horses, Cruizer and Magnum, and delights in playing with her dogs, Gus and Roxie. Beth is also an active member of both the American Animal Hospital Association and the Veterinary Hospital Manager Association.
Kim McKinnis

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

Kim has been a valued member of our team since September 2000, bringing over 30 years of experience as a veterinary technician, with more than 18 of those years as Head Technician at Osburn Veterinary Clinic. Her deep passion for animals and people, coupled with a strong interest in preventative and nutritional medicine, shines through in her work. Kim particularly enjoys cleaning pets' teeth and assisting in surgeries. She earned her CVT in 1998 by challenging both the national and state veterinary technician boards. At home, Kim shares her life with a Labrador Retriever named Mattie and a number of farm cats.
Kelsey Nightingale

Certified Veterinary Technician

Kelsey graduated from Sanford-Brown College’s veterinary technician program in late 2013 and has been working in small animal practice ever since. She moved to the area from Oregon City in 2021 and joined the Osburn Vet team as a CVT. Kelsey lives with her husband, three dogs, two cats, variety of reptiles and farm animals. In her spare time Kelsey enjoys hiking and spending time with her family and pets.
Melissa Auer

Veterinary Assistant

Melissa joined our team in January of 2020.
Tessa Holdren

Veterinary Assistant

Tessa joined our team in Sept 2021
Tabitha Marshall

Veterinary Assistant

Tabitha joined our team in June 2022
Lacey Pool

Veterinary Assistant

Lacey joined our team in October 2023
Morgan Cain

Veterinary Assistant

Morgan joined our team in March of 2024
Michael MacLellan

Veterinary Assistant

Michael joined our team in May of 2024.
Emily Rivers

Veterinary Assistant

Emily joined our team in June 2024
Nicole Russell

Receptionist

Nicole joined our team in November 2020