Our Partners

Specialized Veterinary Expertise for Your Pets

At Saltwater Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing your pets with the highest standard of care. We partner with highly skilled veterinary specialists in radiology and specialty surgery to ensure we offer a comprehensive range of services. Learn more about our esteemed partners below:

DR. VANESSA RIZZO, DVM

BOARD-CERTIFIED VETERINARY MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo is a board-certified veterinary medical oncologist and the owner of Hope Veterinary Oncology Services. Dr. Rizzo earned her DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in 2010. She completed a rotating internship in small animal surgery and internal medicine at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. She then completed a three-year veterinary medical oncology residency at Cornell University and earned boarded certification in 2015. Dr. Rizzo has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 2014.

It is here that she saw a need for more personalized and accessible medicine. The Pacific Northwest is vast, and distance alone can be a barrier for many to seek out or continue cancer care for their four-legged loved ones. That’s why she started Hope Veterinary Oncology Services, and they are thrilled to be bringing veterinary cancer care closer to your home!

Comprehensive and Specialized Care

By partnering with these exceptional specialists, Saltwater Animal Hospital ensures that your pets receive comprehensive and specialized care tailored to their unique needs. Our collaborative approach allows us to provide a seamless and integrated experience, delivering the highest standard of veterinary care.

We Treat Your Pet Like Family

Saltwater Animal Hospital partners with veterinary specialists in radiology and surgery to provide expert care for dogs and cats in Des Moines, Burien, Normandy Park, Federal Way, SeaTac, and the surrounding areas.

Tel. (206) 580-4640