10/16/2025
It’s Veterinary Technician Week, and we’re honored to recognize one of the best, Erika.
Veterinary technicians and assistants are an essential part of equine medicine. They manage the details that keep every appointment running seamlessly, from patient preparation and equipment setup, to ensuring communication, safety, and organization stay on point. They’re the link between the veterinarian, horse, and client, allowing Dr. Newton to provide the highest level of care with efficiency and precision.
If you’ve had Erika at one of your appointments, you’ll realize that she has an exceptional ability to anticipate what Dr. Newton needs before he says it, and she approaches every horse, whether seasoned or spirited, with skill, patience, and calm confidence.
Erika shows up through heat, cold, and long days, always with professionalism and a deep commitment to our patients. She’s also a talented rider herself, giving her an instinctive understanding of the horses we treat and the people who care for them.
Vet techs like Erika are the backbone of equine practice. The quiet strength behind the medicine, the teamwork, and the trust that define Tumalo Ridge Equine.
Thank you, Erika, for your dedication, resilience, and heart. Our team, and our patients, are better because of you.