About Us
Balance Veterinary Care
Teri Sue Wright, DVM, founded Balance Veterinary Care from a lifelong commitment to animal health and the belief that true healing happens when we look at the whole being, not just symptoms. With experience spanning traditional veterinary medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, and holistic healing, Dr. Wright combines clinical expertise with a felt sense and real compassion to provide care that is personalized, thoughtful, and effective. Our goal is to support pets and their families with guidance, education, and integrative care so pets feel their best and thrive at every stage of life.
Our Mission
To provide outstanding holistic veterinary care, client education, and ongoing support to elevate your pet’s quality of life.
Our Purpose
We use a multi-faceted approach to animal wellness that inspires and supports you with effective solutions specific to your pet and their needs. Through education and follow-up care, we aim to exceed expectations and ensure pets receive the long-term support they deserve.
Our Core Values
- Inclusive Care – We treat every client and pet with respect and attention.
- Empowered Clients – We provide knowledge and support so guardians can confidently care for their pets.
- Clear Communication – We value honest, transparent conversations rooted in trust.
- Thoughtful Guidance – We provide structure, resources, and ongoing support for meaningful results.
- Sustainable Practices – We prioritize natural, whole-food nutrition and environmentally responsible sourcing.
Meet Our Team
Our lives—and the lives of our animal companions—are invaluable. The Balance Veterinary Care team is made up of talented, passionate, and dedicated individuals who share a commitment to holistic, integrative care. Together, we celebrate one another and extend gratitude to you, our clients, for trusting us with the care of your beloved pets.
Dr. Teri Sue Wright,
Founder & Owner
Dr. Teri Sue’s lifelong passion for animals began in her childhood in New Jersey, where she watched her mother rescue wild animals and care for a variety of pets. Her love of horses grew through her school years, leading her to train and compete in three-day eventing. This passion took her to a private college in Virginia, where she studied horsemanship and business, before transferring to Old Dominion University to complete her biology degree in 1991.
Her professional journey began at a veterinary hospital in South Carolina. Seeing a need in her community, she established a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization, a project that inspired her to pursue veterinary medicine. After moving to Oregon in 1995, she worked at the Corvallis Humane Society for over two years before attending Oregon State University, where she earned her DVM in 2001.
While working in a conventional clinic, Dr. Wright began questioning traditional approaches to health care, realizing that preventing disease and sustaining wellness required deeper understanding. After leaving her clinic in 2005 to care for her newborn son with special needs, she explored nutrition, integrative medicine, and holistic therapies. The results transformed both her health and her son’s development and shaped her approach to veterinary practice.
Today, Dr. Teri Sue continues studying nutrition, herbal medicine, and holistic modalities. She provides in-home care and is expanding her clinic to include radiology, surgery, and dentistry. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, cooking nutrient-dense meals, traveling with her life partner, spending time with her kids, and hiking in the woods as much as possible with her rescue chihuahua-mix, Pixie, and her golden retriever, Astin.
Ryann Haworth, BA, RMT,
CEO
Ryann’s passion for animals and holistic living began in childhood, surrounded by pets and horses. For years, her family bred and showed Chinese Shar-Peis, believing in early training to set pets and families up for success.
Her own digestive health challenges as a teenager led her to study the connection between diet, emotional balance, and overall wellness. Ryann earned her BA in Psychology in 2006, founded Not For Dogs Only (a grain-free, organic dog treat company), and became a certified Reiki Master Teacher in 2008, establishing her healing practice, Lovelight Reiki.
With over 20 years of administrative experience, including 15 in management, Ryann joined Balance Veterinary Care in 2019. She brings leadership, mindfulness, and a passion for helping others grow both personally and professionally.
Beyond work, Ryann teaches holistic health, volunteers at her son’s school, and enjoys mindfulness, yoga, gardening, singing, and spending time outdoors with her family and their dog, Kaya Rose.
Brittany Weidmann
Veterinary Assistant
Born and raised in Cottage Grove, Brittany has always felt deeply connected to animals. Over the years, she’s built her own “pack,” including several dogs of various breeds and temperaments, reflecting her passion for animal companionship and care.
With five years of experience in the veterinary field, Brittany focuses on holistic wellness—proper nutrition, exercise, and prevention. She also operates a dog boarding service, Pack of Wilds Dog Boarding, at her country home in Lorane, Oregon, where she provides a loving, enriching environment for all her canine guests.
When not working, she enjoys hiking, visiting the coast, and creating pet portraits. Her work embodies the heart of Balance Veterinary Care: dedication, compassion, and deep respect for every animal’s well-being.
Val Zaffarano
Vet Assistant
Valerie brings more than a decade of experience in the dog world to her role as a veterinary assistant. Her background includes working at independent pet stores, dog daycare facilities, and alongside local rescue organizations, giving her a well-rounded understanding of canine behavior, care, nutrition, and the unique needs of dogs from all walks of life.
In addition to her work at the clinic, Val is the owner of Fur and Ferns Canine Club, where she offers weekly enrichment memberships designed to foster confidence and ensure fulfillment. As a certified canine nutritionist, she also provides coaching services for those seeking a naturally aligned approach to life with their dogs, with a focus on real food, access to nature, clear leadership and overall holistic wellness.
Her interests extend into herbalism, energy work, foraging and enjoying local farmers markets, all of which inform her belief that true health is rooted in connection—to our animals, our communities, and the natural world.
At home, she shares her life with two beloved dogs who have been some of her greatest teachers. Her German Shepherd–Malamute mix is the wolf-like guardian of her dreams, inspiring whimsy in every way. Her bully-breed rescue from Northwest Dog Project requires extraordinary patience and sensitivity, ultimately shaping her into a more thoughtful and compassionate handler.
Valerie’s greatest passion is helping people re-wild their relationship with dogs. She believes that by honoring dogs as the intuitive beings they are, we not only enrich their lives but also find our way back to a more grounded, nature-minded way of being ourselves.
Marie Moore
Receptionist
Marie grew up with a house full of rescue pets in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s through these early experiences that made her love and respect both animals and the environmental. But it was the varied bio regions and landscapes of Oregon that inspired her to get her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science at the University of Oregon.
Marie is happy to be a team member of Balance Veterinary Care and to be helping beloved pets be as happy and healthy as possible through holistic practices. She also says to give your pet a hug from her.