About Us

Dr. Heidi Shafford earned her DVM from Colorado State University in 2000. Following residency and graduate training in veterinary anesthesiology and physiology at the University of Missouri, she attained board certification by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2005. Inspired to take her anesthesia and pain management expertise into private practice, she established an independent anesthesia consulting practice as a resource for veterinary teams in the Pacific Northwest.

Originally from Alaska, Dr. Shafford has lived in Portland since 2007. Despite all the professional training and credentials, Heidi feels most important role is that of mom to an active and creative daughter. She is a cat owner and year-round open water swimming enthusiast.