Veterinary Surgery and Sports Medicine of the Gorge

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Schedule An Appointment: 541-399-4773

Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR

Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR

Focusing on Sports Medicine Injuries, Orthopedics and Juvenile Limb Deformities

Xray of Broken Tibia

Xray of Broken Tibia Post Op

Recovered After Tibia Surgery

Tzul - a Hood River Adopt-a-Dog success story. From broken tibia ….. to CRAZY

Dr. Petersen has moved his small animal surgical referral practice to Hood River where the practice philosophy is directed towards low volume and personalized care. His primary practice focus continues to be on sports medicine injuries (joints: knees, elbows, shoulders, hips), trauma orthopedics (fractures), and juvenile limb deformities. However, he also offers consultation and surgical reconstruction for many non-emergent soft tissue, oncological, and upper airway disorders (laryngeal paralysis, BAS) as well as specialized preventative procedures like prophylactic gastropexy and vasectomy (as an alternative to castration).

Nursing care and surgical technical support are provided by experienced and certified veterinary technicians. Operating room facilities and equipment are state-of-the-art. Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques are utilized whenever possible. With few exceptions, all procedures are done on an “out-patient” basis, which means your companion does not need to spend the night at the hospital. Advanced local and regional analgesia protocols are used to provide enhanced intraoperative and postoperative pain management. Rehab and physical therapy regimens are incorporated into the postoperative recovery plan when indicated.

Appointments can be scheduled at: 541-399-4773

Hood River location: 1125 Tucker Road, Hood River OR, 97031 (in the Tucker Road Animal Hospital)

Things To Do In The Gorge (When Your Dog Is Having Surgery)

There are LOTS of things to do in Hood River (and the Hood River area) if you are coming in for a consultation or dropping your pet off for surgery.  Spend the day exploring new trails, shredding the river swell, ripping single track, churning laps on the mountain, browsing the local shops, eating great chow, experiencing some new wineries/breweries, etc..  Hood River has something for everyone!

Ideas on activities, wineries, eateries and lodging options:

  • www.visithoodriver.com

If you are interested in a super rad MTB lesson/session:

  • www.bravendeavors.com

Favorite Wineries

  • www.marchesivineyards.com
  • www.mthoodwinery.com
  • www.staveandstone.com

Hiking in the Gorge

  • www.gorgefriends.org

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