No one ever prepares you for the love you experience when you share your life with animals.

The mystery of the Human-Animal Bond is still a phenomenon being researched, with clear health benefits being at the top of the list. I still marvel at the deeper connection we share, especially with dogs, where we understand each other on a non-verbal level down in my bones. They seem to know everything we need when we need it. I call these special friends “soul-dogs”.

Dogs just get it.

I am who I am because of animals, and I am humbled with gratitude for the opportunity to turn that soul-deep love into a career. I started my journey into medicine as a veterinary technician at age 19, further fueling my need to learn more. I finished veterinary school in 2014, finally settling into small animal general practice and carving my path into the incredible journey of integrative and holistic medicine, starting with acupuncture certification. I am blessed to work among several teams in Central Oregon, including Elevate Pet Wellness Center and Bend Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Bend. Being part of the local veterinary community has allowed me to connect and marvel at how acupuncture and holistic medicine can be used in so many ways.

My sincere gratitude to you for giving your pet a chance at their best life. May you walk beside each other in good health for many years.

Cheers,

Laura S. Veals DVM cVMA CRPM CPEV

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2014, Certificate of Veterinary Medical Acupuncture 2015, Certificate of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine May 2021, Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian

Memberships and Affiliations:

International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy (IAVRPT)

International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)

Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association (VBMA)

Not One More Vet (NOMV) Online Veterinary Support Network, Member and Advocate for Mental Health in Veterinary Medicine