Connecting with owners and their pets is my passion. As long as I can remember, animals have been an integral part of my life—they have so much to teach us. Raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I looked for opportunities to care for animals as a child and eventually found my first job in the kennels of a veterinary hospital.

After I graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004, North Carolina became my family’s new home. I worked for a private general practice in Durham for 9 years before co-founding Healing Paws Veterinary Hospital in Hillsborough, NC in 2015. When I saw the benefits of integrative modalities in my patients’ healing journeys, I felt called to explore more options that could complement conventional medicine and surgery. I chose to study herbal medicine and completed the Veterinary Herbal Apprenticeship at Purple Moon Herbs and Studies in 2023.

During my studies, I found great purpose in helping animals pass with dignity and peace in their own home and guiding owners with love and support during the process. I knew that was something I wanted to continue to provide to the families in my community. Whether we connect to assist your pet’s healing with herbs or to help say goodbye to your furry family member, I am here for you on the journey.

Eva Welch, DVM