Our Veterinarian Team
Westside pet hospital in Bend, OR
Dr. Scott D. Shaw
Owner – Chief Veterinarian
Dr. Shaw is originally from San Jose, California and opened the doors of Westside Pet Hospital for business in the summer of 2012. He’s been caring for the area’s pets and animal parents here ever since. Dr. Shaw has a particular affinity for integrating Western medicine and alternative therapies to find the best solution for a pet’s ailment—he loves to put the pieces of the puzzle together to form a clear picture. Most of all, Dr. Shaw enjoys speaking directly with the area’s pet owners and being a firsthand witness to the incredible bonds that the area’s pet parents share with their four-legged companions.
Along with his wife of 25 years, Kristin, Dr. Shaw shares his home with his two sons, Doug and Nathan. Away from work, he loves to bicycle and has been riding on- and off-road for decades, and he’s also fond of skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the winter months.
Dr. Stephanie Sur
Veterinarian
Dr. Stephanie Sur grew up in California. She attended the University of California Davis for her undergraduate studies. She earned two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Medical Microbiology and Immunology, the other in Neuropsychology. Dr. Sur went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She completed her IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society) certification in veterinary acupuncture in 2010. Dr. Sur enjoys all aspects of veterinary internal medicine but has focused the past thirteen of her twenty years of experience on integrative and holistic approaches to healthcare, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and nutritional therapy. Dr. Sur is a Bend transplant with her husband and 2 young children.
Interests: Family time, bike riding, trail walking, movie watching, trying new restaurants, studying health, and spending time with friends.
Dr. Brian Loudis
Veterinarian
Dr. Loudis, a Colorado native with a passion for bird and exotic pet medicine, became a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners specializing in Avian Medicine. After gaining valuable experience as an attending veterinarian at the San Diego Zoo, working with various animal species, he fulfilled his lifelong dream by establishing All Pets Animal Hospital in Encinitas, California. Now, Dr. Loudis brings his expertise in bird and exotic animal medicine to Bend, Oregon, where he and his wife, Pam, enjoy pursuing their love of snowboarding, hiking, canoeing, and everything that Bend has to offer. They live in Bend with their son, Vincent, their dog Molly, Mavis the cat, and Fossil the turtle.
Jen Hill
Veterinary Assistant
Jen has a 12-year-old curmudgeon of a cat named Caroline and a 13 ½-year-old hysterical Pug named Rhett. Rhett can commonly be seen zipping around LaPaw in his wheelchair on a regular basis.
Started at LaPaw Animal Hospital: 2019
Interests: Bird watching, gardening, reading, jewelry making, and pottery.
Simone Sutton
Veterinary Assistant
Simone is currently in college working towards a degree in social science. She moved to Bend full-time in May of 2022 after going to college in Salem for two years.
Outside of work and school Simone spends her time at the gym, snowboarding, on hikes with her pets, and rodeoing during the summer. At rodeos, Simone competes in barrel racing and is a rodeo queen to help raise awareness about animal welfare. She loves working in the veterinary field and getting to help take care of all the different animals that come in. She cannot imagine her life without a variety of animals in it.
Sharon
Hospital Manager
Sharon grew up in Pardeeville Wisconsin with her grandparents. From a young age Sharon has been surrounded by many furry friends. Sharon moved to Bend after her son Andrew was born. Since moving to Oregon, Sharon has discovered a passion for veterinary medicine and utilizes her ability in customer service to help clients receive the best care for their pets.
Sharon has 3 dogs named Luna, Kid and Smokey. She also has 3 children. On her weekends, Sharon likes to enjoy the outdoors with her family and animal companions. She likes hiking and exploring new areas around Central Oregon.
Interests: Hiking, Camping, Writing, Gardening, Cooking, listening to music, reading, and playing video games.
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