Christopher Hanson, DVM

Dr. Hanson joined MVVH in the spring of 2000, in time for the opening of the hospital in August 2000. Dr. Hanson played an integral role in the design of the surgical facilities.

His primary focus is equine surgery, and management of hospitalized medical and surgical patients. Surgical services include a variety of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures including arthroscopy and laparoscopy. He also provides out-patient and ambulatory health care for his patients, including pre-purchase exams, dentistry, lameness evaluation, reproduction and preventative health care.

Over the years, Dr. Hanson has volunteered his time to the community through a variety of speaking engagements, wet labs at the hospital and has served as a judge at local school Science Fairs.

Dr. Hanson enjoys running, and skis when he can with his son. Much of his free time is devoted to his son’s academic and athletic pursuits. Hiking and camping are favorite family activities. Hopefully, trail rides and pack trips will again become a family activity as their son gets older.

Dr. Hanson is a graduate of:
University of New Hampshire/BS in 1990
University of Tennessee/College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994

Internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at:
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995

Year Residency in Equine Surgery at:
University of California, Davis/Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Clinical Instructor of Equine Surgery at:
University of California, Davis/Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Memberships include: American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners and Washington State Veterinary Medical Association. (Source)