Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Petersen was born in Detroit and raised in Phoenix. He knew from an early age that he wanted to make a career of working with animals and has always been fascinated by medicine and science. He recieved his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 1983. That same year he joined the Westridge Animal Hospital team. In 1998 Dr. Petersen became the sole owner of Westridge Animal Hospital. Over the past 30 years he has been providing compassionate care and educating pet owners. In 1999 he became certified in veterinary acupuncture. He believes in combining the tradition of western medicine with the technologies of eastern medicine. Other areas of special interest include internal medicine and veterinary dentistry. When not at the office, Dr. Petersen can be found relieving stress on the golf course. He also enjoys cycling and spending time with his family.
