Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Hawkins graduated from Purdue University. After proudly serving as a veterinarian in the United States Army, he brought his family to Portland.With the help of his family and friends, he built Dogwood Pet Hospital (literallywith hammer, saw, and tape measurer). In 1978, Dr. Hawkins opened his hospital and has created a loving,compassionate, and dedicated practice over the last 30 years. Not only does he create a bond with his patients, he also deeply cares about his clients and their families. Many of our clients have trusted Dr. Hawkins veterinary care and expertise for decades. Time and time again, Dr. Hawkins has been described by both clients and staff as passionate, caring, inspiring, and dynamic.Realizing a need to go beyond the conventional approach of veterinary medicine, Dr. Hawkins developed an interest in holistic veterinary care (treating your whole pet, not just the specific problem) with a combination of Western medicine, Chinese medicine, nutrition, and herbal therapies. He received acupuncture training through a five-month course by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.During his career, he has continually given back to the community in which he loves. He has served as a Boy Scout Leader, an active church leader, on several city and county committees, and is past president and an active member of the Gresham Rotary. In addition to his formal community service, he has been routinely known for the first one to lend a hand by helping his staff and their families, neighbors, family & friends.When Dr. Hawkins is not at Dogwood Pet Hospital, he enjoys photography, woodworking and home projects with his wife, Sandi, hiking (ask about his mountain climbs), long-distance bicycling (literally hundreds of miles), and spending time with his loved ones including Flicka, as seen in his picture.
