At Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness, our veterinary clinic near Auburn, CA provides compassionate, comprehensive pet care focused on your companion’s health, comfort, and well-being.
Auburn is one of the more actively pet-oriented communities in Placer County, and for good reason. Dogs here tend to spend real time on trails, not just sidewalks — Hidden Falls Regional Park, the Western States Trail, and the American River corridor all see steady foot traffic from people and their dogs year-round. That kind of sustained, varied terrain puts different load on a dog’s joints and hips than flat suburban walking does, and it shows up in the orthopedic issues local vets see.
Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness is a drive from Auburn, and brings board-certified surgical training specifically rooted in orthopedic and joint care, along with in-house imaging, lab work, and an outside lab partnership for more extensive testing. For trail-active Auburn dogs, that combination addresses what actually matters most.
Dogs that hike regularly develop joint wear differently than dogs that primarily walk on flat, paved surfaces. Rocky terrain, steep grades, and off-camber footing all load hip and knee joints at angles that can accelerate conditions like hip dysplasia and cruciate ligament degradation, often before a dog shows obvious pain. The problem is that dogs tend not to show lameness until the damage is already fairly advanced.
At Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness, orthopedic surgery and joint care happen in-house, under a board-certified surgeon with specific PennHIP training. For Auburn families with active dogs, catching a developing issue early, before it becomes a surgical urgency, is exactly where this makes a difference.
Dr. Erin Paster is a PennHIP postdoctoral fellow who ran the PennHIP clinic at the University of Pennsylvania. PennHIP is the most sensitive diagnostic tool available for measuring hip laxity in dogs and assessing dysplasia risk, and Dr. Paster can perform it from 16 weeks forward, giving Auburn dog owners a meaningful window for early intervention before conditions progress.
The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that catching problems early generally makes them easier and less costly to treat. For a trail-active dog, that window is narrower than most owners realize, since the loading pattern of irregular terrain accelerates wear faster than normal walking does.
Trail activity changes what a dog needs from their veterinary team at different points in their life. Our team helps Auburn families with:
Cats live alongside active households too, and our team provides the same level of care for feline companions at every life stage.
Dogs that have been active their whole lives often show age-related joint changes more gradually than sedentary dogs, but the changes still come. An older trail dog that starts slowing down on hills, or hesitates before jumping, is often already dealing with a joint condition that has been developing quietly for a while. Our senior pet care program uses in-house imaging and lab work to track these changes over time, giving Auburn families the tools to manage an aging trail dog’s quality of life rather than just reacting once something is obviously wrong.
Dr. Paster’s surgical background means that if orthopedic intervention does become necessary, it happens under the same doctors who know your dog’s history, not a new team at a distant specialty clinic.
Our veterinary team has spent more than 20 years building relationships with pet families throughout the region, and we understand what Auburn’s outdoor lifestyle means for the dogs that are part of it. Our doctors bring board-certified surgical training and extensive diagnostic capabilities, and for trail dogs specifically, that orthopedic depth is not an add-on, it’s the core of what we offer.
If you are looking for a veterinary clinic near Auburn that understands active dogs and can handle orthopedic and joint care in-house, we encourage you to contact our office and speak with one of our doctors. The Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness team is ready to meet your pet.
Dogs active on rocky or hilly terrain, such as Hidden Falls or the Western States Trail, can develop joint wear differently than dogs on flat surfaces. Watch for stiffness after rest, reluctance to jump, or changes in gait. Early screening can help catch developing issues before they become advanced.
PennHIP is the most sensitive method for measuring hip laxity and assessing dysplasia risk in dogs. Our doctors can perform PennHIP screening starting at 16 weeks of age, which gives Auburn’s trail-active dogs an early baseline before wear accumulates.
Yes. Our doctors bring board-certified surgical training, including cruciate ligament and joint procedures, performed directly at our Roseville clinic.
Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness is located at 254 Gibson Drive in Roseville, CA, and serves Auburn pet owners, including those with active trail dogs.
Yes. Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness is accepting new patients from Auburn. Call (916) 773-8578 to schedule an appointment.
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Located at 254 Gibson Drive in Roseville, our family-owned veterinary clinic provides compassionate, five-star care to pets throughout Roseville and the surrounding areas. Led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Erin Paster with over 20 years of experience, our team treats every pet with the same love and respect we would our own.
The information provided on this website has been reviewed by our veterinarians but is for educational purposes only. It should not replace professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your pet is experiencing a medical concern, please contact our clinic at (916) 773-8578 or seek immediate veterinary care.
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