Portland Veterinary Medical Association

The Portland Veterinary Medical Association is honored to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond for the veterinary profession, our community, and the people in it.

Veterinary Team Member of the Year is awarded to recognize a veterinary team member that has shown exceptional leadership and dedication in their practice and community.

We are proud to announce the 2026 PVMA Veterinary Team Member of the Year Award goes to Gabe Sasse, CVPM and she was nominated by Dr. Alyssa Monteith.

Excerpt from Dr. Monteith’s nomination outlining why Gabe is such a deserving award recipient: “I am nominating Gabe Sasse for this award because she deserves recognition for all her hard work. I have known Gabe for less than a year but quickly learned that she cares very much for her team. She is always coming up with new ways to keep our spirits high even when the job gets tiresome, with a constant supply of snacks and even some games and competition.

Gabe is always available to listen to concerns and new ideas. When presented with difficult situations, it is so comforting to know that we have her as a resource and that she will support us. Even outside of the clinic, Gabe encourages us to pursue opportunities to broaden our skillsets and is so helpful at making these opportunities possible. I am very thankful to have her as a part of my team!

Additionally, she is incredibly active in supporting and helping grow practice managers through her work with the OVTAA and specifically as facilitator of the VITAL program. She volunteers to represent and help both the PVMA and OVTAA any chance she gets.”

Learn more about all our 2026 PVMA Award recipients- check out our website!