Surgery

Dr. Walker with her dog, Kali.

Dr. Walker in surgery.

Dr. Tamara Walker trained as a veterinarian at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, graduating in 1995 and she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Ontario Veterinary College in Ontario, Canada in 1996. Dr. Walker was residency trained in small animal surgery at Washington State University where she received the WSU Surgical Resident Award 1999-2001. While teaching as a clinical instructor at WSU, she became board certified in small animal surgery in 2001 and received her master's degree in veterinary medicine the same year. For several years in Portland, Oregon she practiced in a private referral hospital and provided emergency surgical services for area emergency clinics. In 2004, Dr. Walker was awarded the Dove Lewis Emergency Hospital Surgeon of the Year. As an active member in the veterinary community, she has provided continuing education to local veterinarians, presented at national meetings, and participated as an executive board member for the Portland Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Walker joined the ACCES specialty services in January 2006. At ACCES she provides specialized care in both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery with a special interest in oncologic and reconstructive surgery. The team approach to veterinary medicine at ACCES gives pets with complex medical and surgical problems the best possible treatment and care, with in hospital access to specialists in internal medicine, radiology, critical care, and oncology. We have advanced surgical, monitoring, and intensive care equipment as well as a 24 hour intensive care unit staffed with experienced and compassionate veterinary and technical staff.

Dr. Walker provides advanced surgical treatment for the patients at ACCES, including but not limited to: trauma stabilization and reconstruction, oncologic surgical treatment, correction of congenital abnormalities, fracture repair, and cranial cruciate ligament stabilization with tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO). She believes that compassion and communication, as well as surgical skill, are fundamental to providing pets with the best care possible.

Dr. Walker has lived in the Pacific Northwest for 12 years and is excited to join the Seattle Veterinary Community. Along with surgery and animals, she is passionate about the outdoors. She lives in Seattle with her husband Steve, their three cats, and one big eared dog named Kali.