Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Beck was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and moved to Illinois when she was 10. She was drawn to the veterinary profession because of all the jobs a veterinarian does in a daydentistry, surgery, anesthesia, medicine, and more!Emily attended veterinary school at the University of Illinois. She spent two years at a practice in Illinois before coming to Portland to work at an emergency clinic. She spent her last two years there as Chief of Staff. Now she is a part-time veterinarian for Cornell Center Animal Hospital.As a vet, Dr. Beck particularly enjoys geriatric medicine for cats. She loves trying to improve their quality of life while keeping them calm and not letting them know anything has changed.At home, Emily lives with her husband, Steve, and two daughtersone attends Seattle University and the other goes to Lincoln High School. Dr. Beck has a dog named Sophie, and three cats: Mo, Zoe, and Tigger. When time permits between her family and work, Dr. Beck likes gardening and landscaping, as well as cooking and finding new recipes.