Veterinarian Robert Nadell has taken over operations at the Snoqualmie Ridge Veterinary Hospital, replacing former vet Dr. John McKee.

Nadell, a 1982 graduate of Washington State University, established the practice in 2004.

His six-person staff attends to pets, mostly dogs and cats.

“We treat the animals as if they were ours,” Nadell said.

Hospital hours have been expanded, and are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Nadell hopes to expand to full Saturday hours this summer. He is available for phone consultations from active clients until 10 p.m.

Visit the hospital’s Web site at www.snoqualmievet.com, or call at (425) 396-7311. Snoqualmie Ridge Veterinary Hospital is located at 35011 S.E. Ridge St.