AR Veterinarians

Page updated on October 1st, 2021 at 01:06 pm

Steinar Dagestad

Chief veterinarian

Norway

Steinar Dagestad graduated as a veterinarian at the Norwegian Veterinary College in 1994. Steinar started at Evidensia Oslo Animal Hospital in 2017.

Steinar is a Long-term competition veterinarian for sleddog races at home and abroad

Arno Roos

Veterinarian

The Netherlands

I'm a veterinarian since 1997, my main interests are cardiology and oncology. since 2007 I'm atending a Msc Clinicoal Oncology study in Birmingham. My dissertation subject is the serum proteomic profile in canine lymphoma patients.
My other interest is sled dog sport, therefor I'm veterinarian of the FISTC (international sled dog organisation).
My hobbies are squash and (mountain) marathon running,

Hanna Smedstad

Veterinarian

Sweden

Hanna Smedstad has several years of experience from both the Femundløpet, Finnmarksløpet, Polardistans and Amundsen races in 2017 & 2018.

Eike-Jan Koster

Driver / Vet Assistant

The Netherlands

The veterinarians will look after the dogs best interests, from the time the dogs are inspected the day before the start of the competition until the team reaches the finish line.

Veterinarians will be on hand for drivers and dogs at each checkpoint where they can provide professional advice and guidance to each driver. Dogs taken out of competition are cared for by a veterinarian on site and can receive treatment if needed.

When the last team has crossed the finish line, the veterinarians select the driver who they believe took the best care of their dogs during the 300 km long competition. The “Best dog care” award is a much appreciated feature in connection with the award ceremony and the winner of the award always goes home as a proud driver.

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