Today we’d like to introduce you to Reza Sadreddin.
Hi Reza, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
# Voyager Interview
Question: Can you briefly walk us through your story—how you started and how you got to where you are today? You can include as little or as much detail as you’d like.
My journey into veterinary medicine was not exactly a traditional one. In fact, I originally studied art and graphic design, and I never imagined that one day I would become a veterinarian and own my own veterinary practice.
About 23 years ago, I moved to the United States and settled in Portland, Oregon. Moving to a new country was a major turning point in my life, both personally and professionally. I started taking English classes at Portland Community College (PCC), where I was introduced to their Veterinary Technology Program. I had always loved animals, and the more I learned about veterinary medicine, the more interested I became in pursuing it as a career.
After completing the prerequisites, I was accepted into PCC’s Veterinary Technology Program. Upon graduation, I became a certified veterinary technician and worked at several veterinary hospitals in the Beaverton area. Those experiences gave me a strong foundation in veterinary medicine and inspired me to continue my education.
I eventually enrolled at Oregon State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Animal Science while completing the prerequisites for veterinary school. I was then accepted into St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed my clinical year at Oregon State University. During my summers as a veterinary student, I also worked at different veterinary clinics, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
After graduating from veterinary school, I joined the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin, where I practiced emergency medicine for more than a decade. I remained there until June 30, 2026. Those years were incredibly important to my professional development. Working in emergency medicine taught me not only how to manage critical and challenging cases, but also the importance of compassion, communication, and supporting families during some of the most difficult moments they face with their pets.
Over time, I developed a dream of opening my own veterinary practice—one where I could combine my experience in emergency medicine with a more personal, compassionate approach to veterinary care.
That dream became a reality on August 3, 2026, when we officially opened **CoreVet Veterinary Urgent Care** in Tigard, Oregon.
CoreVet was founded on the belief that high-quality veterinary medicine and kindness should always go hand in hand. Our philosophy, **”Powered by Kindness,”** reflects the kind of environment I want to create for our patients, their families, and our team.
Looking back, my journey from studying graphic design to learning English at PCC, becoming a veterinary technician, attending veterinary school, practicing emergency medicine, and eventually opening my own clinic has been full of challenges, opportunities, and unexpected turns.
I’m grateful for every step because each experience helped shape the veterinarian and business owner I am today. What started as a major life change more than two decades ago has become something I’m truly passionate about, and I’m excited to continue building CoreVet and serving the community that has been my home for so many years.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
# Voyager Interview – Obstacles and Challenges
Question: Has it been a smooth road? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It certainly hasn’t always been a smooth road. Like any meaningful journey, there have been plenty of challenges and obstacles along the way. Moving to a new country, learning a new language, changing career paths, pursuing higher education, and eventually opening my own veterinary practice have all come with their own challenges.
However, I have always believed that persistence, determination, and patience are the keys to overcoming obstacles. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that we all have the potential to accomplish great things if we give ourselves enough time, remain committed, and continue moving forward.
I also believe that challenges are part of the process of achieving something meaningful. What may seem like a major obstacle today often becomes a small part of your story when you look back.
Throughout my journey, I’ve tried to keep my eyes on the bigger picture rather than getting discouraged by temporary setbacks. With enough persistence and a clear goal, even the biggest challenges become manageable.
**If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that success isn’t necessarily about having an easy path. It’s about staying focused on where you want to go and refusing to give up when the road gets difficult.**
That mindset has helped me throughout my education, my career in emergency veterinary medicine, and now as I continue building CoreVet Veterinary Urgent Care.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My background is in emergency veterinary medicine, and after spending more than a decade working in a busy emergency hospital, I developed a strong understanding of the challenges that pet owners face when their animals need urgent medical attention.
That experience inspired me to establish **CoreVet Veterinary Urgent Care** in Tigard, Oregon, with a simple mission: to make high-quality urgent and emergency veterinary care more accessible while creating an environment where compassion, kindness, and respect are at the center of everything we do.
Our goal at CoreVet is to bridge the gap between traditional general veterinary practices and 24-hour emergency hospitals. Many pets develop illnesses or injuries that require prompt medical attention but may not necessarily need hospitalization at a 24-hour emergency facility. We want to provide families with another option where their pets can receive timely, comprehensive, and compassionate medical care.
**One of the things that makes CoreVet unique is that we offer a much broader range of emergency medical and surgical services than many traditional veterinary urgent care facilities.** In addition to treating common urgent medical conditions, we are equipped to perform major emergency surgeries, including gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly known as bloat, cesarean sections, gastrointestinal foreign body removal, and pyometra surgery. We also offer endoscopic procedures to retrieve certain ingested foreign objects, potentially avoiding the need for more invasive surgery in appropriate cases.
Our diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography, in-house laboratory testing, and ultrasound. We are also collaborating with a specialty veterinary diagnostic imaging team to offer comprehensive abdominal ultrasound examinations performed by a radiologist on Tuesdays. This collaboration allows us to bring an additional level of specialized diagnostic care directly to our patients and community.
While we provide many services typically associated with emergency hospitals, we do not operate overnight. When a patient requires continuous intensive care or specialized treatment beyond our capabilities, we focus on stabilization and coordinating an appropriate transfer to a 24-hour emergency or specialty hospital.
However, what I believe truly sets CoreVet apart is not just the medical services we provide, but **how we treat people and their pets.**
I have always believed that veterinary medicine is about more than diagnosing and treating illnesses. It’s also about building relationships, earning trust, and supporting people during what can be very stressful and emotional moments in their lives. When someone walks through our doors, I want them to feel welcomed into a caring environment where their concerns are heard, their options are clearly explained, and their pets are treated like members of our own family.
Another important part of my vision is creating a positive, supportive, family-oriented, and low-stress workplace for our employees. Veterinary medicine can be a demanding profession, both physically and emotionally. I want CoreVet to be a place where our team members feel respected, appreciated, and supported, and where they genuinely enjoy coming to work. I strongly believe that when employees are treated with kindness and respect, that same kindness naturally extends to the patients and families we serve.
We also recognize that every family has different circumstances and financial limitations. I believe in offering a spectrum of care, communicating openly about treatment options, and working with pet owners to develop reasonable medical plans that balance the needs of the patient with the circumstances of each family.
**What I’m most proud of is building a privately owned, independent veterinary practice that combines the medical capabilities of an emergency hospital with the personal attention and welcoming atmosphere of a neighborhood veterinary clinic.** CoreVet is not just a business to me. It represents years of education, hard work, experience, and a desire to make a positive difference in our community.
Our motto, **”Powered by Kindness,”** is more than just a slogan. It’s the foundation of how I want CoreVet to operate, from the way we care for our patients to the way we communicate with clients and support one another as a team.
Ultimately, my goal is for CoreVet to become a place that people trust, employees are proud to be part of, and families feel comfortable turning to when their pets need help. I want us to be known not only for the quality and range of veterinary services we provide, but also for the compassion and personal attention that every patient and client receives.
I believe excellent veterinary medicine and genuine kindness should always go hand in hand, and that is exactly what we are building at CoreVet.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.coreveturgentcare.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corevetuc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590695250355
