The History of Seattle Veterinary Associates

Seattle Veterinary Associates was founded in 1971, by Dr. Sanford Olson, Dr. Donald Canfield, Dr. Stephen Jones, and Dr. Paul Dice, based on a vision of providing the highest quality veterinary care to pets in the Puget Sound area. The original practice was at the current location of Queen Anne Animal Clinic and opened in November, 1971. In December, 1972, Green Lake Animal Hospital opened and become the central hospital serving Queen Anne Animal Clinic and the acquired Ravenna Park Animal Hospital in 1981. Also in 1981 Dr. Patrick Richardson joined the partnership with Dr Stuart Spencer joining in 1997. Ravenna Park Animal Clinic moved and became Ravenna Animal Hospital in 2002. In 2005, Dr. Jeb Mortimer joined as a partner. Dr. Mark Donovan and Northwest Veterinary Hospital joined the SVA partnership in 2008.  SVA continues to expand and advance the medical capabilities of all its hospitals and continues to strive to provide the highest quality veterinary care to pets and their families.

Green Lake Animal Hospital at its opening in 1972.

Since the beginning, Seattle Veterinary Associates has followed these guiding principles by :

• Actively pursue client education and involvement in the care of their pet.
  
• Dedicate ourselves to developing and maintaining, through education and training, quality medical care teams.
  
• Seek out training and education to actively participate in changes in our profession.
  
• Develop and maintain highly satisfied clients by making sure that all of our actions affirm that a client is the premier partner in our practice.
  
• Apply the highest standards of caring and compassion as well as the best of veterinary technology in providing for our patient's needs.
  
• Value and respect the individual talents and skills of our people.
  
• Accept accountability for our performance.
  
• Model ethical behavior in our interactions with clients, patients, and staff.