Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center
Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center is an orthopedic surgery practice in Shoreline, WA. Procedures include MPL, Luxating Patellar (MPL), Rehabilitation, and Orthopedic Medicine.
About
Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center (ASOC) is an exclusively surgical practice in Shoreline, WA, specializing in surgery, orthopedic medicine, and rehabilitation. Founded in 1986, it is a modern, well-equipped facility with eight exam rooms and five state-of-the-art surgical suites. The center is co-owned by four of its five board-certified surgeons, who collectively have over 75 years of experience, supported by licensed veterinary technicians and staff.
ASOC operates as a referral center, serving pet owners and primary care veterinarians throughout the greater Seattle area. It is locally owned and operated, with its owners working full-time in the practice. The center is also associated with SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center for rehabilitation services, and focuses on establishing accurate diagnoses and providing necessary treatments through recovery.
Surgical team
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Alex Aguila
DVM
Dr. Alex Aguila completed his veterinary degree at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 2000.
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Allen Johnson
DVM
Dr. Allen Johnson received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1996.
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Jeff Mitchell
DVM
Dr. Jeff Mitchell completed his doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University.
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Mike Thoesen
DVM
Dr. Mike Thoesen completed his Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University in 2002.
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Nick Rappa
DVM
Dr. Rappa earned his cum laude B.A. in Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology from Drake University before completing his DVM at Iowa State University.
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Desmond Tan
BVSc (Hons)
Dr. Tan earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Science with First Class Honors from the University of Melbourne.
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Hethir
Hethir grew up in the Central Valley of California and attended Humbolt State University, majoring in literature and philosophy.
Procedures
- MPL
- Luxating Patellar (MPL)
- Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Medicine
- Ulnar Oste
- TPLO
- Tightrope
- MRIT
- Arthroscopy
- Surgery
Photos
Photos via Google · Carrie Fitzpatrick, Mika Carvalho, Jonathan, dr.ahmed arabi, Jimmy Camandona
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center?
- Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center (ASOC) is entirely focused on surgery, orthopedic medicine, and rehabilitation. The center aims to establish an accurate diagnosis, perform necessary treatments, care for pets through recovery, and restore them to optimal health, working in conjunction with primary care veterinarians.
- What qualifications do the surgeons at ASOC hold?
- The surgeons at Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center are board-certified veterinary surgeons. This means they have undergone additional training after veterinary school, including a minimum of a 1-year internship and a 3-year residency program meeting American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) guidelines, performed research, and passed a rigorous examination.
- What common orthopedic conditions are treated at Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center?
- Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center treats common orthopedic conditions such as cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) deficiency, patella luxation, angular limb deformity, hip dysplasia, and elbow dysplasia. Treatment approaches vary depending on the specific condition and its severity.
- What types of surgical procedures does ASOC perform?
- Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center performs various surgical procedures, including TPLO, MPL, Luxating Patellar (MPL), MRIT, Tightrope for knee issues, and arthroscopy. They also address conditions affecting the elbow, shoulder, tarsus, and other orthopedic concerns like ulnar osteotomies.
- How does Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center support pet owners and referring veterinarians?
- Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center provides superb service to pet owners, their pets, and primary care veterinarians throughout the entire process. They have dedicated referral coordinators available to answer questions and schedule appointments for referred pet owners. They also provide information for both existing and new patients, and for veterinarians.