Dr. Bill Petersen

Dr. Petersen was born in Detroit and raised in Phoenix.  He knew from an early age that he wanted to make a career of working with animals and has always been fascinated by medicine and science.  He received his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 1983.   That same year he joined the Westridge Animal Hospital team.  In 1998 Dr. Petersen became the sole owner of Westridge Animal Hospital.  Over the past 30 years he has been providing compassionate care and educating pet owners. 

When not at the office, Dr. Petersen can be found relieving stress on the golf course.  He also enjoys cycling and spending time with his family. 

Dr. Todd Luttgeharm

Dr. Todd was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 2015. Upon graduation, Dr. Todd relocated to Phoenix and has been practicing as a small animal veterinarian since. Dr. Todd joined the team at Westridge Animal Hospital in in August 2021.

Dr. Todd has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery and dentistry in addition to internal medicine and preventative care. His outside interests include playing tennis, piano, hiking, and spending time with his family. His current pet population includes 4 dogs and 2 cats.