Erin Miller, DVM
Owner, Veterinarian
Origin: Twin Cities area Minnesota.
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Graduated 1999
Internship completed in 2000 at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Family: Joyfully married to my husband JB and living a wonderful life together with our dog Raleigh; companion, comfort and source of endless smiles.
Why I love my job: I get to take care of animals and help them live their best lives. I am grateful to our pets for the joy and comfort they bring us. And I am inspired by how deeply people love their pets and how much pets love their owners. I love to solve puzzles, I love to fix things and I love to learn . Basically, this is the perfect job for me!
Favorite things: My husband’s hugs, walking with my dog, swimming in lakes, fall, flowers, rainstorms/snowstorms, warm sunshine on a cool day, watching my husband and my dog have fun.
Wisdom from my dog: Celebrate every time you get to see someone you love!
Downtime: Being outdoors, hiking/walking, mountain biking, camping, snowboarding, SUP, reading, snuggling up on the couch with my family and watching movies
Lauren Stayer, DVM
Owner, Veterinarian
Origin: Native Oregonian, born in Portland.
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Graduated 2009
Internship completed in 2010 at WestVet Specialty & Emergency Center in Boise Idaho
Veterinary Passions: Creating bonds with my patients & their owners. Helping guide an owner through a stressful situation. Caring for geriatric patients and improving their quality of life. Creating a compassionate veterinary clinic culture for pets, clients and staff.
Family: Moved to Bend in the summer of 2010. Married to the most supportive, loving husband with 2 fun, crazy, happy kids and 1 rescue dog. Looking for another dog to include in our family in the near future.
Downtime: Running, reading, spending time with my family & friends, enjoying the many lakes in Central Oregon, hiking
Favorite things: Family, chocolate, the beach, coffee, sun, good historical fiction books, pasta, wine, relaxing on the couch watching TV
Kassie, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Origin: Born and raised in Oregon.
Education: Associates degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Medicine from Central Oregon Community College, Certified Veterinary Technician, 2016.
Family: Happily married to my husband, Jerry. Two four-legged Boxer kids, Luke and Thea, that are always there for a warm snuggle or a good laugh.
Downtime: My absolute favorite thing to do is load up the camp trailer and hit the road with my husband and dogs. Spending time with family and friends. I love the ocean and it is where I find my center. Spending time in the woods or on a lake in my kayak.
Favorite things: My husband, dogs, reading, good food, the ocean, sun, watching TV, sitting around a fire pit, cider and wine.
Wisdom from my dogs: Love unconditionally, bask in the sun anytime you can, stop and smell the flowers (or everything), never pass up the chance for a good treat or a meal.
Isabelle, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Origin: Born and raised in Bend, Oregon.
Education: Graduated from Summit High School in Bend, OR; Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR; and Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Medicine from Central Oregon Community College.
Family: Surrounded by family in Bend, a bunny named Jaden, and Pinot, a handsome Aussie mix.
Favorite Part of My Job: Working with a compassionate team to help every cat and dog live their happiest, healthiest life.
Favorite Things: Critters! Baking and pastry, adventuring through the woods, large cups of tea, and trying my hand at new craft projects.
Advice from my pets: Get your paws dirty, roll around in the bushes, and be an adventurous eater.
Kaleigh
Veterinary Assistant
Origin: Born and raised in McMinnville, Oregon.
What I love about my job: I love getting to know all of the individual personalities of the pets we help, and helping their owners feel confident in providing them with the care and the life that they deserve.
Family: I am surrounded by family in Central Oregon, and I live with my rescue cat, Phillip.
Downtime: I love being outside in the sunshine, paddleboarding, camping, crafting, and watching TV.
Favorite Things: My cat, music, forests, my friends, my family, traveling, podcasts, the ocean, and caprese.
Wisdom from my cat: Stay curious and playful. You can yell excitedly about dinner or seeing your favorite people if you want to. Never miss out on a chance to soak up the sun.
Wendy
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Origin: Born in Colorado, raised here in Bend.
Education: Proud graduate of Bend Senior High School
What I love about my job: I’m excited to be a part of Pawtown and to start forming relationships with our clients that love and care for their pets like I do.
Family: The most loving parents a girl could ask for, a niece – that now includes a husband and 2 little ones that own my heart! And my rescue, Charlie.
Downtime: I’m a family girl and spend as much time with them as I can. Spending time with my Charlie. And I’m a happy foster for the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
Favorite Things: Hugs and kisses from the 2 littles in my life, the laughter of my parents and the luvins of my boy Charlie.