Matthew Lawrence, DVM
Dr. Lawrence was born December 21, 1959, in Palo Alto, CA. He moved to the Rogue Valley in 1968 and graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1978.
He attended Portland State University from 1978 to 1982 on a football scholarship. He continued his education at Oregon State University, graduated in 1984 with a B.S. in Zoology and a minor in animal science. He obtained his D.V.M degree from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.
Joining Crater Animal Clinic in 1988, he maintains a practice philosophy that advocates and provides a voice for our patients, always looking for the latest in technology and treatments that will enhance and extend the quality of life for his patients. He particularly enjoys surgery on small animals, especially orthopedic surgery.
His outside activities include a hobby farm, woodworking, hiking and camping. He has a wife, Lori and two children, Jason and Shalana.
Whitney Madigan, DVM, CVA, CERPV
Dr. Whitney Madigan grew up in El Cajon, CA and was very active in Pony Club with her horses. She moved to Oregon in 2004 to attend Oregon State University and graduated in 2008 with a BS degree in Animal Science and went on to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2013. She is also certified in Veterinary Acupuncture- all species (2021) and completed training to become a Certified Equine Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine Practitioner at Chi University in Florida (2022).
Her professional interests include equine dentistry and lameness in addition to acupuncture and laser therapy. She strives to provide a holistic, and integrative approach to all cases. She is passionate about Fear Free modalities to help patients have the least amount of stress for veterinary appointments.
When she is not working, her interests include spending time with her husband and horses (5) and dogs, Oscar and Weston, along with visiting the coast and camping.
David Smith, DVM, CCRV
Dr. David Smith was born and raised in the Rogue Valley where he graduated from South Medford High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in Zoology with minors in chemistry and fisheries and wildlife from Oregon State University. After that, he pursued further education, receiving his DVM from Oregon State University.
He loves working with people and their animals and is dedicated to helping people provide the best care they can for their pets of all sizes.
Before school, he spent 10 years guiding whitewater rafts in Northern California. He loves spending time with his wife Devon and his dog Calvin on backpacking trips, raft trips, winter camping, and overall just being outside. When not outside, he also loves playing cribbage.
Ened McNett, DVM, CVA
Dr. Ened McNett joined Crater Animal Clinic in 2023. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Northern New Mexico College and then earned her DVM from Oregon State University. Her passions in practice include sheep and goat medicine, herd health, large animal preventative care, poultry medicine, and veterinary acupuncture. In any appointment, Dr. McNett’s primary goal is to meet clients where they are at and build collaborative solutions to their animals’ particular challenges.
When she is not at work you can find her spending time with her husband Orion and their daughter or messing with her own flock of Clun Forest sheep. Dr. McNett enjoys taking long walks, weaving, and growing pumpkins. Dr. McNett is a proud nerd, enjoying learning about almost anything. Currently Dr. McNett is studying shanty boat building and Spanish for fun and leisure.
Jasmin Bardales, DVM
If you have any questions about how we can care for your pet, please don’t hesitate to call us at (541) 779-0951. Thank you!