Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Mount Vernon

Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Mount Vernon In order to identify and address emerging health issues quickly, we also have an internal veterinary diagnostics lab.

Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Stanwood is a full-service veterinary hospital that has been providing our community with expert and compassionate veterinary care for more than a century. We offer a wide range of high-quality treatments to assist maintain the healthiest possible condition for your pets, including veterinary wellness exams pet vaccinations, dental care, and veterinary internal medic

ine. We provide compassionate and expert veterinary care for dogs and cats from the Stanwood area, Camano Island and communities across Snohomish and Skagit Counties.

Nothing like a baby muzzle to start the day off.
09/17/2025

Nothing like a baby muzzle to start the day off.

🚨Exciting news!! 🚨We are hosting a client education seminar on Equine Emergencies on October 11th. We will have lectures...
08/16/2025

🚨Exciting news!! 🚨
We are hosting a client education seminar on Equine Emergencies on October 11th. We will have lectures in the morning on colic, wound management, laminitis, and other common Equine emergencies. Wet labs in the afternoon will cover how to apply a pressure bandage, assist a down horse, perform a physical exam, and more. The education day is limited to 55 people so call to reserve your spot.

Did you know horses can be predisposed to laminitis in the fall due to changes in the grass and hormonal shifts. We want...
08/15/2025

Did you know horses can be predisposed to laminitis in the fall due to changes in the grass and hormonal shifts. We want to make sure our clients are prepared for the fall, so we are offering a 20% discount on metabolic testing and radiographs of the front feet. Make sure your horse is not at risk for laminitis and call to make an appointment for the month of September.

Stay tuned for our exciting announcement tomorrow.

Dr. Tungseth, why did you become an equine veterinarian?I began riding from an early age (3-4 years old) and have always...
08/14/2025

Dr. Tungseth, why did you become an equine veterinarian?

I began riding from an early age (3-4 years old) and have always been horse obsessed. I love the way they smell, knicker first thing in the morning, and how they are a reflection of who we are. I received my first horse at 15 years old and unfortunately, lost him to a meniscal tear two years later. That was my first experience in the world of sports medicine as we tried to save him with surgery, stem cells, and rehabilitation. I loved how science and horsemanship blended together to treat our equine athletes.

I bought a second horse named Rab, shortly after. This horse changed my life by teaching me to listen and to care for the whole horse (to integrate nutrition, physical health, social interactions, and mental comfort). That horse inspired my passion for the Equine athlete - to pause in this busy world of ours and really listen to what each horse has to say. I am blessed to work for owners that want the best for their horses and to work at a clinic committed to helping those owners.

We have an exciting announcement coming Friday. Sunny Breeze, the unicorn pony has a few ideas. What do you think it is...
08/12/2025

We have an exciting announcement coming Friday. Sunny Breeze, the unicorn pony has a few ideas. What do you think it is?

Dr. Habighorst, why did you become an Equine Vet? My journey toward pursuing equine veterinary medicine began at a young...
08/08/2025

Dr. Habighorst, why did you become an Equine Vet?

My journey toward pursuing equine veterinary medicine began at a young age when I started riding in the hunter/jumper discipline. This passion for horses, combined with my interest in their care and wellness, led me to pursue a career in the equine field. There is nothing more rewarding than treating and supporting a horse through recovery, even when the odds are stacked against them. My goal is to see each horse succeed, no matter their job title.

My commitment goes beyond simply treating the horse. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my work is building a partnership with their owners, guiding them through the highs and lows of their horse’s health journey. The owners help give their horses a “voice,” allowing us to piece together the puzzle to reach a final diagnosis and treatment plan. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else!

Dr. Hanson, why did you become an Equine Vet? I grew up in a medical household, so was exposed to and interested in med...
08/06/2025

Dr. Hanson, why did you become an Equine Vet?

I grew up in a medical household, so was exposed to and interested in medicine from a really young age. A career in a medical profession became a certainty. Through my education I explored multiple paths, human medicine, biomedical research, wildlife, small animal and livestock. But, having started riding at 9 years old, I found horses as patients to be the best fit. I’ve been fortunate to have horses as a part of my daily life ever since.

Today, we asked Dr. Rannala why she became an equine veterinarian: I told my parents I was going to be a veterinarian wh...
08/05/2025

Today, we asked Dr. Rannala why she became an equine veterinarian:

I told my parents I was going to be a veterinarian when I was 4 years old - we made a sign for my door that said ‘Dr. Viveka Rannala’ in MS Paint with clip art animals that I still have somewhere. I’m sure my motive at the time was to spend all day with animals! At 7 years old I began riding lessons and then worked at a horse farm throughout my high school years. I decided I wanted to be an equine veterinarian before even attending university and through some of those experiences realized how much I wanted to help improve the quality of life of horses.

While in university, my newly adopted personal dog had some significant issues. The guidance our veterinarian provided was incredibly comforting, and it reminded me that as a veterinarian you have a great responsibility to not only the animal, but to the client as well. These times of my life formed the core tenets that I still practice veterinary medicine with - advocating for the best quality of life of the horse and supporting clients to make the best decisions for their individual animals.

Let's get to know our doctors better. Today we asked Dr. White why he choose to become a veterinarian: I can't remember ...
08/04/2025

Let's get to know our doctors better. Today we asked Dr. White why he choose to become a veterinarian:

I can't remember a time from my early childhood when I was not completely enthralled by animals. There was not a dog, cat, horse, hamster, frog, lizard, bird etc. that was safe from my attention or affection. As it so happens, the only thing I enjoyed doing more than touching and interacting with animals, was talking about those animals with their caregivers and other people.

Ultimately, it was this idea of what I now know to be called the "Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR)" that drove me to, and continues to excite me about this profession. While what we do may be similar in many ways to human medicine, I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to help BOTH my animal patients and my human clients through both their struggles and successes.

Fridays are a piece of cake! 🍰
04/04/2025

Fridays are a piece of cake! 🍰

Happy 25 years of dedicated veterinary service to our one and only Dr. Chris Hanson! We are so grateful to have such an ...
04/01/2025

Happy 25 years of dedicated veterinary service to our one and only Dr. Chris Hanson! We are so grateful to have such an amazing doctor on our team! Here's to another 25 years 😉

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14110 Bradshaw Road
Mount Vernon, WA
98273

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+13604244054

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