Joseph D. Christensen, DVM

Joseph D. Christensen is a graduate of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He joined Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in 1978, and focuses on general dairy practice. His routine dairy visits take him as far north as the Mt. Vernon area and west to the Olympic Peninsula. Dr. Christensen is a dedicated family man, and an avid fly fisherman who enjoys being outdoors in the Pacific Northwest whenever possible

Roger S. Hancock, DVM

Dr. Hancock graduated from Ross University’s College of Veterinary Medicine on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. He joined Pilchuck’s staff as a large animal practitioner in August 2002, after having spent time at Pilchuck as an extern while still in school. Dr. Hancock moved to the Pacific Northwest from Southern California, bringing with him his exotic birds and his Rottweiler, Clarisse. Dr. Hancock’s diverse practice interests include primary care of a variety of large animal patients and exotic species. His day might include performing a dairy herd check, examining a sluggish tortoise and donning a wet suit to treat sick Koi. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, motorcycling, and mountain biking.

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Jim McCutchan, DVM

As a teen growing up in Seattle, Dr. McCutchan looked forward to spending his summers in Central Illinois, working at his uncle’s mixed-animal veterinary practice. His uncle’s mentorship set him on the path to becoming a large animal veterinarian. Having graduated from Washington State University, College ofVeterinary Medicine in 1981, Dr. McCutchan joined Pilchuck’s staff of large animal veterinarians. His special interest is dairy production medicine and, since becoming Pilchuck’s CEO in 1995, veterinary practice management. Dr. McCutchan is passionate about Pilchuck’s ongoing development as a premier veterinary facility and the hospital’s positive contribution to the community. Dr. McCutchan enjoys golfing, skiing with his family, and traveling. In 1998, he and his wife climbed to the top of Mt. Rainier, an accomplishment they hope to repeat once each decade.