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+1 209-478-8883
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| 7600 West Ln, Stockton, CA, 95210 | |
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Specialties
Walker Veterinary Hospital opened its doors in the 1960’s as a freestanding veterinary hospital. The practice was limited to small animals and has continued to treat them exclusively to this day.
On October 1, 1988 Dr. Boden and an associate took over ownership of the hospital. Since changing ownership, Walker Veterinary Hospital has added many improvements. An ultrasonic dental machine (the same used in human dentistry), a pulse-oximeter and a Vet Test blood testing machine, used for in-house blood testing and faster laboratory results. Dr. Boden is one of only a few doctors in San Joaquin County who has Ultrasound diagnostic equipment and experience.
In January 2008, digital radiography replaced the old hand developed x-ray equipment. We now get detailed x-rays that can be processed and viewed faster, can be sent to a specialist via the internet, and a copy of the x-ray (s) can be burned to a CD and given to the owner to have in their possession. To increase client knowledge and overall experience the hospital has added VCR units in each exam room, as well as the dog and cat reception lobbies, so informative or recreational videos can be played.
History
Established in 1979.
Walker Veterinary Hospital opened its doors in the 1960’s as a freestanding veterinary hospital. The practice was limited to small animals and has continued to treat them exclusively to this day.
The original owner, Dr. Lowell C. Walker, hired Dr. Richard Boden on November 1, 1979. Dr. Boden had a year and a half’s experience working at a mixed practice located here in Stockton. On October 1, 1988 Dr. Boden and an associate took over ownership of the hospital. Since changing ownership, Walker Veterinary Hospital has added many improvements. An ultrasonic dental machine (the same used in human dentistry), a pulse-oximeter and a Vet Test blood testing machine, used for in-house blood testing and faster laboratory results. Dr. Boden is one of only a few doctors in San Joaquin County who has Ultrasound diagnostic equipment and experience.
Meet the Business Owner
Dr. Richard B.
Business Owner
Dr. Boden was born in 1954 in Florida, but was raised in New Jersey. After completing his veterinary studies at Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978, he joined a mixed practice (large & small animals) here in Stockton. In 1979 he joined Dr. Lowell Walker at Walker Veterinary Hospital. After working for nine years as an associate, he bought out Dr. Walker. He is a member of The American Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association and the Northern San Joaquin Veterinary Medical Association. He is an associate of the Associated Veterinary Emergency Services located on Hammer Lane in Stockton, California. Dr. Boden and his wife, Anita, have two sons and a daughter.
