Doug Folland, DVM

Doug Folland, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP – Avian Specialty
Dr Doug Folland is the owner and chief Veterinarian of Parrish Creek. He has loved animals and enjoyed pets of various types most of his life. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1983. In 2008 he became board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners as an Avian Specialist. At home there is a cat, 25 Chickens, 6 children and a wife. His hobbies include gardening, canyoneering, ice climbing and playing sports with his kids.
 

M. Scott Echols, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice)
Dr Echols has been an animal lover since a child and has worked with or cared for many species of companion, private collection, endangered, wildlife and zoo animals. Scott, his wife Layle (also a veterinarian) and their daughter Alaina share their home with several animals including Italian greyhounds, a cat and an African grey parrot. He graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency in bird medicine and surgery from the Medical Center for Birds in Oakley, California in 1999. In addition to being a frequent internationally recognized author and lecturer, Dr Echols has been awarded the TJ Lafeber International Avian Practitioner of the Year and Texas Non-Traditional Species Practitioner of the Year awards. Dr Echols serves as an Adjunct Professor for Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine as well as a Visiting Professor for many universities in the US and abroad. Dr Echols co-founded Mobile Avian Surgical Services to help meet consultation and surgery needs of bird and exotic animal patients throughout the US. His company Avian Studios ( www.avianstudios.com ) was formed to create digital media that helps caretakers improve the lives of captive birds. Dr Echols is a past president of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, a scientific reviewer for medical papers and has worked with numerous veterinary organizations in different capacities.
While Dr Echols works internationally, he and his family live in Utah and he most frequently works at Parrish Creek Veterinary Clinic.
 

Crystal

Crystal has been with us since 1997, first as a receptionist and then technician.  She has exceptional technical skills and is a Licensed Veterinary Technician.  She has a zoology degree from WSU.  Crystal loves working with all of the many and varied pet species we see at Parrish Creek.  She is married and has a boy and a girl along with a dog, Cerberus.  All of her other pets actually belong to our clients!

Dean

Dean  earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Utah and did human services work for many years.  He has finished a degree in veterinary technology from Utah Career College.  Always interested in animal behavior and learning,  he is a member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.  He and his wife Debbie live in Tooele and have three children, three grandchildren, a dog, a cat, and a goldfish. 
 

Mandy