Dr. Ivan Allen Peterson, DVM (1917–1967) was a veterinarian in the San Marino, Pasadena and Hollywood areas of Los Angeles County, California, from the late 1940s to the 1960s. He is the son of Oscar Allen Peterson and Minnie Peterson born as Minnie Wilhelmina Nelson and later known as "The Packer". He was married to Mary Jane Weidenbacker Daniel. He is most well known for being the veterinarian and adviser for several famous Hollywood pet actors, including several of the dogs who played in the Lassie movies (1954).
- Occupation
- veterinarian
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- August 29, 1917
- Died
- September 16, 1967, October 16, 1967
