VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital

Nathan Peterson, DVM, DACVECC, Veterinary Specialist

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Dr. Nathan Peterson
  • Dr. Nathan Peterson
    Dr. Nathan Peterson
DVM, Ohio State University
Certifications: DACVECC
Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

Biography

Dr. Peterson graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary medicine in 2004. He completed a rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA. Following his internship Dr. Peterson remained at Angell to complete a residency in Emergency and Critical Care medicine and achieved board certification in 2008. Since completion of his residency he practiced in New York City and moved to Los Angeles in 2009.

Dr. Peterson’s special interests include anesthesia and pain management of the critically ill patient, critical care of the trauma patient and treatment of pleural space diseases.

Outside of work, Dr. Peterson enjoys spending time with his wife Dr. Nicole Buote, their new son William and their cats Kismet, Buddy and Number 3.

Departments & Doctors

HOW TO REACH US

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
Phone: 310-473-2951
Fax: 310-477-7412
1900 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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BUSINESS HOURS

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Open for emergencies 24 hours. No appointment is needed. For Specialty Services, please call for availability and to schedule your pet's appointment.
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

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Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

FOR PET MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL OUR HOSPITAL AT (310) 473-2951 OR TRANSPORT YOUR PET IMMEDIATELY TO OUR FACILITY (NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED).

VCA WEST LOS ANGELES ANIMAL HOSPITAL IS LOCATED AT:

1900 S. SEPULVEDA BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
TEL: (310) 473-2951
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The doctors and staff of VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital are ready and available to provide emergency and critical care for your beloved companion around the clock every day of the year. Staffed by emergency/critical care veterinarians and technicians, our emergency team is ready to provide your pet with the highest possible level of quality compassionate care should an urgent medical need arise at any time of day or night.

If you feel your pet is having an emergency, please feel free to immediately come to the hospital - we are ALWAYS available! You may speak with a member of the emergency team if you have questions/concerns by calling (310) 473-2951 at any time.

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