Dr. Amanda Messer, a seasoned veterinarian specializing in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, embarked on her journey to expertise early in her career. Completing a rigorous six-week orthopedic surgery rotation during her junior year at Veterinary school laid the foundation for her passion. After graduating from Washington State University in 2011, she pursued a one-year rotating internship in Sacramento, focusing on surgery and medicine. This intensive training further honed her skills and solidified her commitment to surgical excellence. Dr. Messer’s unwavering dedication to her craft is evident in her continuous pursuit of learning new procedures and strengthening her surgical expertise. Her passion for surgery is not only a profession, but a lifelong pursuit, reflected in her commitment to delivering top-notch care to her patients here at East Padden.