Dr. Lisa Yung

Education: North Carolina State University

Dr. Lisa Yung, received her doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University in 2005. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Dr. Yung chose to pursue veterinary medicine for the intellectual challenges of veterinary medicine, coupled with the rewards of helping both pets and their people.

After NCSU, she moved to the Portland Metro area to take advantage of the large variety of outdoor activities available in the Pacific Northwest. Her clinical interests include internal medicine, preventative and geriatric care, and dentistry. She takes on the challenges that difficult medical and surgical cases can present, and works diligently with her patient’s families during the entire diagnostic and treatment process.

In her spare time, Dr. Yung, her husband, and her child generally spend weekends hiking and spending time outdoors with their dog KoB (an American Eskimo – thank you, Nancy, for this amazing pup). Snow skiing, traveling, and taking advantage of Portland’s culinary scene also helps fill the off-clinic agenda. Dr. Yung also has three domestic short-haired cats at home: Nigel, Neil, and Ruth. The kitties don’t get to go hiking but do a good job of guarding the house when people and dogs are gone.

Learn more about Dr. Yung!

Do you have any nicknames?
At work, I’m pretty much a straightforward Lisa/Dr. Lisa/Dr. Yung/LY (we use our initials between the staff).

In your words, what is your job at Beaverton Pet Clinic?
As Medical Director, I help lead our amazing team at Beaverton Pet Clinic perform our vision and mission: provide high-quality medicine, provide the best veterinary care with compassion, provide openness and collaboration with clients to make the best decisions, and provide a comfortable and kind environment for both pets and their people. Our veterinarians hold one of the most important jobs of all – to be the primary health provider for your pet and a source of information, education, and instruction for you!

Why did you decide to work at Beaverton Pet Clinic?
Beaverton Pet Clinic is a truly special place to work – from the educated and compassionate staff to our principles of always consistently offering high-quality medicine and collaborative/compassionate care.

Do you have any pets?
Oh, yes, see above. We have a full household, but we love and adore every one of them. Neil and Ruth are littermates and a constant source of fun. Ko B, Neil, and Ruth B joined our family as puppy/kittens in 2020, and we were and still are so grateful for their puppy/kitten energy during those challenging times.

Tell us a little-known fact about you!
I was born in China but moved to the deep South when I was three. I grew up in the Mississippi Delta but went to North Carolina for university. So no wonder sweet tea and fried okra are two of my favorite things…