Grandson Dr. Dustin Henwood, Veterinarian Opens Own Hospital

 Nadene Goldfoot                                       

                   Grandson  Dr. Dustin Henwood with his own dog, Mogley 

Dustin Henwood is my grandson, son of Stephen Henwood and Molly Zeitz.  His mother posted this to me which is his announcement:  Dustin is a veterinarian, a graduate of Oregon State University...

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I have a big life update to share!

I’ve had to keep my intentions on the down-low as of late due to nondisclosure agreements I signed, but now I can finally say it….I am the proud owner of the veterinary clinic known as MetroVet in NE Portland (soon to be renamed Heart and Soul Animal Urgent Care). I plan to spend the next month operating under the former name until we can change over the branding, marketing, and signage. Our first day of business will be January 1st, 2021!!!

Being a practice owner and fostering a work culture of kindness and collaboration, one that prioritizes meaningful relationships and enriches one another’s lives, has been a longtime childhood dream. I never expected this chapter to begin this early in my career, but I’m now feeling more inspired than ever to make this vision a reality.

We will provide high-quality veterinary care for pets needing same-day attention for their illness or injury. The demand for veterinary urgent care in Portland has grown exponentially in recent years, leaving pet owners with only one option when their pet needs immediate care: to wait at an emergency hospital for many hours until their pet can be seen. Safety measures put into place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have only exacerbated this problem, requiring pets and owners to sometimes wait up to 12 hours to be seen. Our urgent care clinic is here to provide the same exceptional care for these pets in a more timely manner.

I believe in challenging the status quo of veterinary medicine by prioritizing the importance of working as a cohesive, wholehearted team. We will provide ample opportunities for each employee’s professional growth and aspire to cultivate a work culture that promotes team building and creates meaningful connections.

If you enjoy the fast-paced nature of urgent care and emergency, and you want to be part of a radical work environment where inclusivity, collaboration, and kindness are the expectation, we would love to hear from you!

Please send a cover letter and resume to dustinhenwood@gmail.com

Col. Wesley Charles Henwood, MD Bio From Reed College "In Memoriam"

Col. Wesley Charles Henwood ’53 Graduate of Reed College

Wesley Henwood ’53 with his ex-wife, Nadene Goldfoot, and son Stephen Henwood ’75,. and grandson who is now a veterinarian.  

Wesley Charles Henwood, Reed College graduate in ’53,died on April 17, 2012, in La Ceiba, Honduras, from a heart attack.   Wes grew up with an older sister in Lakewood, Washington, where his English parents built some lovely homes. He earned a BA from Reed in biology and an MD at the University of Washington, and did an internship in radiology at the University of Chicago. He was certified as a roentgenographic interpreting physician by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and had a radiology practice in Minnesota for over 20 years. In Minnesota and in Mexico and Central America he hunted and fished—flying to destinations in his small aircraft. In the early ’80s, he went to Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, for an early retirement and to complete the development of a 40-acre parcel of land he owned there. When tourism slowed, he returned to radiology, serving with the U.S. Army and achieving the rank of colonel. Following this portion of his medical career, he practiced in Virginia before taking a second retirement in Washington and in La Ceiba, Honduras. Nadene Goldfoot, who provided the details for this memorial, wrote, “Wes was a bundle of energy, always experimenting with businesses beyond his medical practice. He was an ardent reader, a great dancer and true adventurer, always admiring Ernest Hemingway.” Survivors include two daughters and three sons, including Stephen Henwood ’75; three grandchildren; and his sister.

Appeared in Reed magazine: September 2012