Heather Peters, DVM

Dr. Peters grew up in the Corvallis area as well as The Dalles. She attended Eastern Oregon University for her Bachelors in Biology and Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine for her doctorate.

Dr. Peters has been around the veterinary medicine field all of her life. Her mom was a veterinary technician. She has worked as a kennel assistant, assistant technician, and receptionist before becoming a veterinarian.

Dr. Peters has a Corgi named Elli, a Border Collie named Annabelle and cats George, Skye, Splat and Storm. She also has 25 beef cattle, predominantly Angus with some club calves, and five club sheep.

When not at work Dr. Peters enjoys hiking, scrapbooking, sewing, craft projects, and chasing her kids around. She has been married to her husband Donald for eleven years and they have two daughters, Addison and Helen.

Jessica Brubaker, DVM, CVA

Dr. Jessica Brubaker grew up in Lebanon, Oregon on her family’s hobby farm. She attended Oregon State University and obtained her bachelor’s degree in science in 2006. She continued her education there, receiving her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2009. In 2014, she advanced her training and became certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture through Colorado State University.

She has worked locally since graduation and joined the Sweet Home Veterinary Hospital in 2019. Dr. Brubaker’s veterinary interests include feline medicine, small animal dentistry, surgical wound management techniques, and acupuncture. She enjoys interacting with clients and problem solving with them to make their pets healthy and comfortable.

She resides on a small farm with her husband and two young daughters. They have a menagerie of pets, including a dog, cats, chickens, a cow, and rabbits. In her spare time she enjoys camping, any type of crafting, organizing, and gardening.

Melody Williams, DVM

Dr. Williams grew up in Hillsboro, Oregon. In kindergarten, she told her teacher she wanted to become a veterinarian; working as a veterinary assistant for several years in high school confirmed her love of the field. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from George Fox University in 2000 and graduated with her DVM from Oregon State University in 2004.

Having worked in a single practice since graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Williams is very excited to have now joined the team in Sweet Home. Collaborating with the other vets and learning new ways of approaching cases has renewed her enthusiasm for veterinary medicine. In addition to enjoying general practice, Dr. Williams is interested in end-of-life care and pain management; she’s excited to continue to broaden her knowledge in those areas to improve thequality of life for her patients and their families.

At home, Dr. Williams has an Aussie/Border Collie mix named Winnie (Winifred if she’s naughty) and two geriatric kitties, Mr. Pinchy (pictured) and Mrs. Winklebottom. These critters bring much joy to the Williams household, which also includes non-pet family members: husband Joseph and daughter Claire. Dr. Williams enjoys reading, practicing agility with Winnie, and (when not experiencing a global pandemic) traveling with her family.

Jessica Link, DVM

Dr. Link was born here in the Pacific Northwest and has lived here her whole life. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Oregon State University and then she went on to achieve her DVM from Oregon State as well. Dr. Link graduated in 2017 and has practiced medicine in Corvallis and Eugene. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, crocheting, reading and spending time with friends.

Dr. Link started her career in veterinary medicine as a receptionist in 2011 and became a veterinary assistant prior to going to veterinary school in 2013. At home, Dr. Link lives with her partner of 17 years and 2 cats, Penny (14 years) and Leon (6 months). She hopes to travel some day and would like to visit New Zealand.

Jeffrey Brubaker, DVM

Dr. Brubaker grew up on a small farm near Amity, OR and joined Stayton Veterinary Hospital in 2008. His favorite part about his job is getting to help people and their pets. 

He attended George Fox University for his Bachelors in Biology and then went on to attend Oregon State University for his DVM.

What drew Dr. Brubaker to the veterinary field is his fascination with animals in all their great variety.

Dr. Brubaker has a Basset Hound named Murray, a Boxer mix named Bailey and cats Jasmine, Curly, Monique, Albert, and Rose. He also has several rabbits, cows, calves, and chickens.

When not at work he enjoys bee keeping, wood working, salmon fishing, tending fruit trees, keeping up his small farm, and spending time with his family