About Us
Pioneer Veterinary
Pioneer Veterinary was established in 1985 by Dr. Peter Miller and Dr. Daniel Cameron. Dr. Tracy Solis has worked at Pioneer since 2014 after graduating from Washington State University. In early 2019, Dr. Solis became the proud new owner of the veterinary practice and has been serving the community here in Tillamook since. We are a mixed animal practice providing care to every type of animal under the sun, from dogs to dairy herds.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of pets and livestock through quality veterinary care, education and exceptional client services.
Our Staff
Our compassionate staff strives to enhance the life of your animals for the betterment of our community and for our fundamental love of animals.
Our Team
Dr. Tracy Solis, DVM
Owner
Dr. Tracy Solis has worked in Tillamook as a mixed animal veterinarian since 2014. As of 2019, she is the proud owner of Pioneer Veterinary! She splits her time working in the field with large animals (dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses and goats) and in the clinic with small animals. She graduated from Washington State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She received a Master’s Degree in Animal Science from WSU in 2010 after studying bovine mastitis. Dr. Solis grew up in Longview, WA and attended Western Washington University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2007. She lives in Tillamook with her husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, chickens, ducks, and cows. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, crabbing, clamming, hiking, and attending St. Joseph Catholic Church with her family.
Kalli Rocha DVM, CVA
Associate Veterinarian
A graduate of Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kalli Rocha joined Pioneer Veterinary Hospital in 2024. Originally from Tillamook, Oregon, she grew up on her family’s dairy farm, where she developed a passion for animals and met her husband, Grant.
Kalli completed her Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences at Oregon State University and then went on to obtain her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2020. While in veterinary school, Kalli also received her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute. Upon completing her formal schooling, she fulfilled a one-year internship at Pioneer Equine Hospital in California and then spent three years specializing in equine reproduction at Summit Equine in Gervais, OR.
Outside of work, she enjoys showing dairy cows, remodeling their house, camping, and boating with Grant and their son Clayton.
In Loving Memory of
Dr. Kate Steinkamp, DVM
Dr. Daniel Cameron, DVM
Retired
Dr. Cameron is a native Oregonian and was raised in Portland, but spent a lot of time in North Tillamook County at the family beach cabin in Twin Rocks. He attended Portland State University and later Oregon State University, graduating in 1978 with a Bachelors of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelors of Science in General Biology. In 1983 as a member of the first graduating class, he received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State. He has two adult children, three cats and five grand-dogs. On his days off, he likes to take advantage of the many outdoor activities our area has to offer and enjoy kayaking, fishing and hiking.
Dr. Peter Miller, DVM
Retired
Bio Coming Soon
Ruth
Veterinary Technician
Ruth was born and raised in Tillamook on her family’s dairy farm. Even as a kid, she knew she wanted to take care of animals. She graduated from Portland Community College in 2015 with an associates degree in Veterinary Technology. She moved back to work at Pioneer Veterinary Hospital. When she’s not at the clinic, you can usually find her working on the family dairy. In her free time she enjoys driving her team of Fjord horses, Bud and Billy, as well as long walks, photography and baking. She has a dog named Daisy who she brought home to foster on her first day of work. She loved the scruffy, bouncy, little dog so much that she found her forever home on the farm.
Brittney
Veterinary Technician
Lindsay
Veterinary Technician
Jacob
Veterinary Technician
Kaitlyn
Veterinary Technician
Cynthia
Management
Cynthia grew up here in Tillamook County and loves the small town vibe. She has worked in customer service for many years and loves it, too. She’s been with Pioneer Veterinary Hospital since 2012, loving her job and getting to see animals everyday, especially puppies. She currently has one dog, a frenchie/boston named Chica. She also has 2 cats, Josie and Kitty Meow Meow.
Marissa
Receptionist
Lisa
Receptionist
Violet
Admin Assistant
Fran
Receptionist
Pioneer Veterinary in Tillamook
The team at Pioneer Veterinary provides wellness & preventive care, pet dental care, spay & neuter procedures, pet surgery & orthopedics and house calls & mobile services for small animals as well as veterinary care for cattle, equines, small ruminants & camelids, pigs, poultry & other large animals in Tillamook County, Cloverdale and the surrounding areas.