Orthopedic care to keep pets moving
Providing mobile orthopedic care for dogs and cats—bringing experienced surgeons to trusted clinics in Tri-Cities and Spokane, WA.
Meet our veterinary surgery team.
Our mobile veterinary surgery team brings expert orthopedic care directly to you. By partnering with local clinics across Tri-Cities and Spokane, we make specialized treatment more accessible, less stressful for pets, and more affordable for families.
Chad Pilgeram, DVM
“Orthopedic surgery doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. My goal is to provide pet owners with a clear, affordable solution for their pet’s mobility issues.”
Katherine Alley, DVM
“Pet owners deserve clear, straightforward options when it comes to orthopedic care. I’m here to provide expert guidance and surgical solutions that work.”
Chad Pilgeram, DVM
Surgeon
Dr Chad Pilgeram grew up in Plains, Montana. Growing up on a farm and cattle ranch in western Montana, he has always enjoyed being active outdoors and being around animals. This early path shines through in just about everything he pursues. After undergraduate studies at Montana State University, he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1991 from the Oregon State University/Washington State University collaborative program.
After graduating from veterinary school, he and his wife, Denise (also a veterinarian), settled in the rural Yakima Valley. Being in a busy agricultural area, surgical skills were necessary to help dogs and cats recover from all categories of injuries. This solidified his interest in surgery and eventually led to a narrower career progression, now limited to helping dogs and cats recover from a wide range of treatments for traumatic and athletic orthopedic injuries. He has been driven by his love of seeing animals recover from injuries and their incredible ability to heal.
He now resides in north Spokane County. His grown daughters, Natalie and Rachel, are no longer living at home, but he and his wife of 35 years will continue to be surrounded by pets and animals. When not in the surgery room, he can often be found engaged in activities involving family and friends, encouraging them to participate in some energetic outdoor gatherings. He enjoys gardening, hiking, backpacking, adventure traveling, and is a lifelong runner.
Katherine Alley, DVM
Surgeon
Katherine was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia, and graduated from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in 2005, continuing to serve 5 years in the US Marine Corps after graduation as a legal administration officer. She discovered a love of medicine while working as a volunteer for a Combined Medical Exercise, helping to teach Iraqi civilians basic medical care during her deployment in 2007. After her deployment to Iraq, she continued her medical education while serving in the Marines stateside by becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and working on an ambulance on weekends, stationed in Arizona.
After an honorable discharge from the Marines, she attended Colorado State University, where she graduated with a Master's degree in Biomedical Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Katherine has a love of sports and athletic movement, competing in cross-country ski events in the winter and mountain biking events in the summer. She has attended numerous continuing education courses over the years to refine her skills in evaluating lameness in animals and, when necessary, pursuing surgical treatment. She loves helping her patients recover from injuries and seeing them return to the activities they love.
We offer expert orthopedic care for your pet.
Helping pets regain movement and comfort with expert orthopedic procedures. Our goal is to make surgery as simple and accessible as possible.
My dog Roxy had patella surgery and it was the best decision we made for her to have it. She had stopped moving a few months prior; it was obvious she was in pain. She is a small dog, so we were fortunate Dr. Ally and Dr Pilgeram took on her case. The surgery was a success and within a couple of days she was back up and moving, putting weight on her leg with ease. It has been two weeks, and you would have never have known she had surgery, she is doing great!
Dr. Katherine Alley provided professional and caring service for our pittie, Lou. We were pleased with the quick surgery appointment. The entire team made the recovery extremely easy to understand and follow. Our Lou is doing amazing! We recently went to Cape Lookout in OR and hiked a trail with ease. Lou was loving it! Thanks to the entire team again for giving us our Lou back.
My 7 year old lab Chief had a really bad limp. After trying rest and anti inflammatory meds to no avail, my normal vet referred me to Pet Orthopedics. They diagnosed and preformed surgery for a torn ACL and meniscus. The staff and Dr. were all kind and patient. Scheduling and follow up visits were a breeze. After 8 weeks Chief is no longer limping and raring to go on adventures. Can’t thank the staff at Pet Orthopedics enough!
This was the best experience I could have asked for in the situation. We were able to schedule our appointment within a week of diagnosis, this was amazing as most places were 5 weeks out plus.
Still have questions?
We’ve got answers.
Choosing the right care for your pet is a big decision, and we’re here to make it easier. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about our orthopedic services and what to expect.
Your regular veterinarian can evaluate your pet’s condition and determine if surgery is the best option.
Not necessarily! But generally, your primary vet confirms that surgery is needed prior to contacting us.
We perform surgeries at local veterinary clinics, eliminating the need for travel to specialty hospitals.
While it depends on the procedure, most pets recover in 4-8 weeks, with follow-up check-ins at 2, 5, and 8 weeks post-surgery.
