Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Christine Ortner, Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, is a board certified specialist in canine and feline practice. She is the only dog and cat specialist in West Linn and one of only six in Oregon. Dr. Ortner has over 12 years experience in small animal practice and emergency medicine. Dr. Ortner is married to Dr. Paul Ortner, an endodontist in Lake Oswego. They are proud parents of Paul Peter Ortner V, born December 8, 2004. Christine and Paul both have their pilot licenses and love to fly.
Dr. Lauren Chattigré offers a wide range of natural and holistic healing options for dogs and cats, including acupuncture, homeopathy, orthopedic manipulation, herbs, flower essences, reiki, and nutraceuticals. After receiving her DVM from Colorado State University in 1997, she acquired certification in veterinary acupuncture, veterinary homeopathy, veterinary orthopedic manipulation (a gentle form of spine and limb adjustment using a hand-held instrument), and reiki. A clinical apprenticeship provided study in Chinese herbs. She has helped animals with a diverse array of conditions including arthritis, Cushing’s disease, intervertebral disc disease, allergies, seizures, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and behavior issues. She has also written a book that provides detailed information about holistic veterinary medicine; please see tendingthewind.googlepages.com to view this and other writings. Dr. Chattigré and her husband live with nine beautiful cats.
Dr. Rebecca Bozarth recently moved to Portland from Bend, Oregon, where she owned a small animal practice. She graduated from Oregon State University and Washington State University Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in 1991, and has spent the ensuing years thoroughly enjoying clinical practice. She has a particular interest in Internal Medicine, Geriatric health issues, and Dental care. She also spent one year in an Internal Medicine Residency program. When Dr. Bozarth is not occupied “saving lives and stamping out disease”, she likes to race triathlon, kayak white water and flat water, read books, cook organic gourmet meals, and spend time with her handsome husband and beautiful dogs.
A native of the Chicago area, Dr. Michelle Lawson moved to Oregon in 1991. Since graduating from Oregon State University Veterinary School in 1997, she has enjoyed general practice in the Portland area. Dr. Lawson is active in the local Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club where her dog Freddy was adopted from their rescue program. Her new residence, a floating home, is also shared with her cat Remington.