Meet Our Team
Dr. Laura
Dr. Laura Hardy is originally from the City of Chicago. She graduated with a double major in Pre-veterinary medicine and Animal Sciences from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in 2016. After graduation, she added a degree in Food Therapy and small animal acupuncture and has continued her education in veterinary dental medicine.
Laura has completed multiple internships ranging from small and large animal medicine, equine orthopedic surgery, zoological medicine, nutrition, and Wildlife rehabilitation.
She is currently the resident veterinarian at The Northwest Dog Project Rescue, where she also holds a board position. Her main area of expertise includes Dental Medicine, where she performs numerous advanced dental procedures including bone grafting, jaw repairs, complete restorations, complicated extractions, periodontal surgery, bonded sealants, and crown placement. Laura currently lives in Eugene with her husband John (who is a human dentist!) and their rescue dog Paloma.
Dr. Kirstin
Veterinarian
Dr. Kirstin Hewitt was born in the Southern United States and lived in Europe prior to settling in Oregon. Dr. Hewitt, like many veterinarians, set her goal to be a veterinarian at the age of six and found it was a bonus to like science, medicine, and caring for others. What was a dream became a passion- a unique opportunity to practice medicine, work with the community and provide care to people through animals.
Dr. Hewitt was a veterinary assistant prior to becoming a veterinarian-working with a variety of species (alpacas being her favorite), in a variety of settings (including shelter medicine!) and even had the opportunity to work at a goat dairy for a few years.
She graduated with a degree in Animal Sciences from Oregon State University in 2014 and completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. After graduating she spent some time in general practice and three years in emergency medicine before finding her home at Pawsitive. Her professional interests include ultrasonography, chronic gastrointestinal disease, dermatology, pain management, and behavior modification. Dr. Hewitt has a soft spot for dogs and cats that need a little more patience/time.
Dr. Hewitt has received the following certifications: Cat Friendly Veterinarian Certification- American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), Oncura Ultrasound Certification and AFAST, TFAST and Vet BLUE Global Fast Certification
Oddly enough, Dr. Hewitt is allergic to cats, so she spends her free time with Rocky (an adopted pitbull), Apollo (a silly Frenchiebo), her partner, and about 100 indoor plants.
Andria D. Saxon
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, Certified Veterinary Technician.
Andria Saxon began her career in veterinary medicine with Dr.Bob McKnight of Florence, Oregon as a kennel assistant on her 16th birthday. She attended Lane Community College and Oregon State University where she studied pre veterinary medicine. Falling in love, getting married, and starting a family put that career path on hold.
While raising her family she worked for International Paper Company in the timber accounting department and explored a career in accounting. While enjoyable, it just wasn’t veterinary medicine. The family moved to Ketchikan Alaska to follow her husband’s career and she began working for Ketchikan Veterinary Clinic in reception and as a veterinary assistant. When her husband was injured on the job he changed careers and the family moved to Eugene.
Dr. Nancy Johnson hired Andria as a veterinary assistant in 2002. Andria was promoted to practice manager and shortly after passed the national board examination to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. As the practice manager she discovered the right combination of veterinary medicine and business management that created the perfect career combination.
In 2007 Andria passed an international board examination to become a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. Since her career path had become clear she returned to higher education and completed her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration through the University of Phoenix. It was a long and wondrous path and she wouldn’t change it a single bit.
Andria is married to Brad and they own a farm in Creswell. Cats, horses, bees and chickens all call Tangled Orchard Farm home.
Matt Bolton
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Matt Bolton started work in animal health in 2003 working for Schering-Plough selling pharmaceuticals and advising veterinarians from Eugene to Napa California. After leaving Schering-Plough he joined Pfizer Animal Health, now called Zoetis, where he completed his veterinary sales career.
His calling to veterinary medicine made him feel like a lottery winner. Being able to work with people committed to bettering the lives of pets, and pet parents, was marvelous. After 15 years in the industry he was ready to make a change and leave the comforts of corporate employment to enjoy self-employment.
Joining Andria Saxon to start Pawsitive Wellness Veterinary Care allows him to continue giving the highest possible care to furry family members in the Eugene area.
Matt resides in Medford, Oregon with his wife and three rescue dogs Kahlua, Elbe and Buster. Matt’s wife, Lorna, is a board member with Friends of the Animal Shelter and volunteers over 1000 hours a year to enhance the lives of shelter pets.
Wendy
Client Service Rep
Wendy is our client services representative here at Pawsitive wellness. She first started her career working in human dentistry but always wanted to work in veterinary medicine. She loves working with pet parents and assisting them in whatever they need. She loves her team members here at Pawsitive Wellness! She lives in Junction City with her husband Kelly, their dog Jack, and their two kitties Skitsy and Aspen and their two horses Lena and Yuma. When not working she enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren and vacationing in Montana.
Jenny
Client Service Rep
Jenny is one of our Customer Service Representatives here at Pawsitive Wellness. She has been in the veterinary field since 2005 and has worked in most areas beginning in assisting, surgery, management and finally customer service. She began in this field right out of high school and fell in love and although she has tried other things she keeps coming back because ultimately her heart is for the pets and their humans. She has 3 pets of her own, a cat named Brittle, a dog named Roane and a bearded dragon named Maz Kenata. Jenny loves anything Star Wars, a variety of crafts and loves spending her spare time with her family which consists of her two children, Emma and Oliver and her husband Scott.
Crystal
Technician
Crystal first fell in love with veterinary medicine when she was 18 years old and working at a pet store. She continued her education at Carrington College where she completed school to become a certified veterinary technician. She moved to Oregon in 2016 where she started to work with Dr. Hardy. She currently lives with her boyfriend, son, 3 dogs, 2 cats and a turtle.
Taylor
Technician
Taylor is a newer addition to the Pawsitive Wellness team. She got into the field after years of working in the floral industry and looking for a change. Taylor has a love for all animals, including the feathered and cold blooded varieties. As a veterinary assistant she enjoys radiology, venipuncture, and microscopy the most. She has lived many places but now resides in Springfield with her spouse, 2 dogs, and 5 chickens.
Dara
Technician
Dara is originally from Eugene and currently lives in Junction City. She originally fell in love with veterinary medicine when she adopted a wild mustang at the young age of 14. She continued her education and went to veterinary assisting school and then completed her veterinary technician boards. She is currently a certified veterinary technician and lives with her husband, son, dog, cat and 2 horses.
