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.
Very caring knowledgeable staff and Doctor. Very professional with easy access if any questions before and after surgery as well as recovery period. Thank you for taking such good care of our Shelby.
I highly recommend Pet Orthopedic and Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care. From start to finish, everyone was kind, compassionate, and attentive to both us and our dog, Kipp. Kipp underwent TPLO surgery and received excellent care throughout her recovery. At her recent follow-up, we received the wonderful news that she had healed beautifully and was cleared to return to normal activities. The entire team made a stressful situation so much easier, and we are incredibly grateful for their expertise and genuine care. I would absolutely trust them again in the future—although I hope we never need to!
They took excellent care of our girl Penelope. Her surgery went great and she has healed perfectly. We just had her last xray and vet visit and they said she has healed incredibly well. She is a bigger breed and weighs 125 lbs. They handled her perfectly. We are so happy with the results and the service we received. Thank you so much taking care of our girl❤️
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.
