Veterinarians near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

“Don't let that list of charges fool you , we frequently drop 3 to 5 hundred dollars, and they do not do a lot of things due to limited staff or just something they can't do.but they do try to do a good job.”

“The staff here are all amazing! Dr. Linda is so kind and caring and takes time to answer all your questions! I'm so happy our kitties were able to get in as patients here!”

“The staff and doctors at University Place Vet are incredible! They are so kind and understanding and really care about our fur babies. I get so anxious when my baby is hurt and they always put my mind at ease. They go above and beyond each time to make sure you and your fur babies are cared for! Absolutely love them all!”

“I've been taking my fur baby's here for 25 years. This team is absolutely the best! Always so kind, caring and friendly. They are not just great veterinarians, techs and receptions they'll are friends.”

“They are fantastic! I have never had a vet personally do follow-up phone calls as Dr Quarrles does. I’ve had two other dogs with different vets, but they are by far the best. The hospital is very clean, the staff is friendly, and their prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend them.”

“You won't find a better vet. Yes, the building is old and smells a little, but that's probably because Dr. Bob cares more about your pet than some building.”

“Very busy Veterinary Practice. I had to wait a while to check in and out. I appreciated the call from the veterinarian as I was informed of lab results and the outcome of the procedures. I did not feel as if the vet needed to hurry thru the phone call to move on. I was pleased that a tech came out and discussed again the procedure, expectations in the next couple of days, medications, and asked if I had any questions. I was happy that all that was done before bringing out my pets. I felt that my dog was cared for as she is tiny and underwent a surgical procedure. I had mentioned to the tech that the previous year, my dog had an allergic reaction following the same procedure the next day. He did go back and discussed it with the doctor. I liked the follow-up, though I was disappointed that there were apparently no notes in her chart that I had reported it last year. I was also a little annoyed that my female dog was referred to by the vet as a male, though I had corrected him previously in an email. A quick look at my account would have identified her gender for the doctor prior to talking with me. Overall, I am satisfied with Tahoma Veterinary Hospital.”

“Friendly, quick to respond, but were not able to help me with a current pet problem. I've gone to them many times in the past for medical care for my pet house rabbits, and will go back again in future. Dr. Ray DeCent is experienced with most regular rabbit issues.i needed a specialist for the current problem though.”

“I visited North End Pet Hospital to establish care for my dog and was really impressed with the professionalism and service from all of the staff at this clinic. Everyone was super friendly, helpful, and the appointment ran very smoothly. They were so sweet when caring for my dog. I'd highly recommend this place if you are looking for a great vet for your pet!”

“Been going here for a few years. The first time was after the shut down but still during limits access so we were not able to actually meet the vets except by phone call. The first phone call the vet found out cats name quite hilarious and fitting. End of 2023 and beginning of 2024 we had to bring each our kitties in for heathy checkups and minor eye infection. Our youngest, pictured, was greeted by the whole welcoming committee. Two orange elderly cats and one void cat that stayed at the reception desk. Overall I highly recommend this vet clinic. They are friendly, knowledgeable, quick, and expert. Thank you for all you do!!”

“If you are looking for a Vet for your fur baby I highly recommend Spanaway Vet.We took our boy here to be nuetered last week and they were amazing. We have a very vocal high energy boy and they told me ahead of time they are " experienced with spicy dogs" lol Also, after seeing other dogs there it made us realize our boy isn't the most spicy there is.They were great with every animal. Made the process so smooth, were very upfront about costs, not pushy at all, very informative and our boys surgery went well and recovering great! The vet tech pre-surgery went over what to expect and was so sweet with him and us. So much so he jumped on her in excitement then walked right off with her and didn't look back. We knew he was in good hands as he is a good judge of character.Thank you to all of the hard working staff at Spanaway Vet for making this a good experience for both Rocket and us! ?”

“Professional, efficient and always kind. I have been coming here since we moved to UP in 2002. Dr Theissen is amazing. They are not cheap but my insurance works well here and they have even submitted claims for me so I don’t have to handle.”

“I have been taking my dogs to The Pet Doctor for over 15 years. Every veterinary doctor who has seen to them has been outstanding. They really listen, are so kind and compassionate, and the veterinary care is top notch. Many times I have received a call back from one of the vets personally to let me know the results of a procedure or test. I highly recommend The Pet Doctor if you live in the Lakewood/Tacoma area.”

“I cannot thank Dr. Black enough for the care and honesty he did for me and Chuck. He was upfront with me about Chuck condition and did not pressure me into making any quick decisions. Unfortunately Chuck needed to be out down, but Dr. Black reassured me I have made the right choice. Thank you again Dr. Black for releasing Chuck suffering and a huge thank you to the staff that helped me get in and out of the office. ( RIP Chuck)”

“I am very happy with the compassionate knowledgeable care , love given by the staff at Commencement Bay Animal Hospital. I am very happy I have switched my dog and cat to this office . DVMSullivan has given her patients and family the time and complete support compassion n love n dedication of her job you would expect from a great DVM she will get right on the floor with my big guy hes a lab mix. My animals adore her. So do I all I have to say to my dog is were going to his vets ifc n he's in the car. My dog not only loves his DVM he also loves his techs with the tasty treats nice belly rubs. He loves the front end receptionist Michelle bunches n the others they are all very kind . His Momma n Sister Cat love all the staff also. This staff is super efficient they do what they are going to do pretty quickly and are very friendly about it. I've never encountered a rude or unkind member of this vet office. They let you know pricing on proceedures. They aren't out to price gouge you they truly do care for your animals. I'm truly glad I was referred here . My animals n I have been very happy. I would recommend Commencement Bay Animal Hospital.”

“This is the kindest most wonderful vet office anywhere. Great staff, awesome doctor, and prices that are so affordable it has been a blessing. I will never go anywhere else. They've seen us for 8 kitties now. From kitten stages, multiple health issues, all the way to help with saying goodbye. Would give them 10 stars.”

“We really appreciate Dr.Dugan and staff,not only for there kindness and professionalism , but their genuine concern and love of animals .(especially Tolerance Of the 2 leg kind have been there' for use every time I needed them . Words”

“I’m not one to leave reviews but I couldn’t not leave a review after my experience. The other night my 2 year old beagle got sick and was coughing almost every 2 minutes and hacking up a white foam. I kinda figured it was kennel cough. But it was so persistent and sounded so violent I was pretty concerned. The urgent care vet centers couldn’t get him in until almost 12 hours later and wanted 250 dollars just to see him. I waited and called around. Most vets didn’t pick up but when I called union avenue vet hospital, they picked up right away. They had an opening about 30 minutes from when I called them so I drove over and they checked my dog out. They tell you price quotes before they do anything and don’t push any unnecessary testing to jack up your bill. They were professional, kind, efficient, and affordable. They reached out to see how my dog is doing and I’m happy to say he is much better! Happy to have found an honest and good veterinary clinic. I’ll be bringing my pets here every time.”

“Amazing staff, everyone makes you feel welcome and you can tell they’re going to treat you and your animals with care. Treated my animal urgently and apologized for a delay for only waiting 10 minutes (so short compared to other clinics). Transparent and cooperative about pricing to fit yours and your pets needs as best they can. 100% recommend”

“We brought Scooter in for his annual checkup and shots. The person at the front desk was very friendly, Dr. Johnson’s assistant was very thorough and helped Scooter not to be scared and we were so impressed with Dr, Johnson, not only was she professional but her love for dogs was very evident - she sat on the floor with Scooter making him feel at ease. She was very thorough with her exam and questions and explained everything to us. Definitely very happy with Soundview Veterinary Hospital! Pat and David Reinhart”

“I love the service this place offers. I am a low income person and I have used this company several times. My cats needed to be fixed and they were wonderful. I am a caregiver and I have sent my clients to this organization. They accept the spay/neuter coupons from tacoma human society. The human society voucher is first come first serve and as funds are available but even with out that help they are very great price. I only had one problem with a new puppy I had adopted he is a very nervous and scared dog they could not neuter him because he needed to be on anti anxiety medication and I had to get him fixed with help from pasado.”

“I am grateful for how attentive the vet and her assistant was to our furry companion Papito, who happens to be a rat. He has been very I’ll for 2 weeks and unfortunately I had a hard time finding a vet clinic that would see him. Thankfully the staff at this clinic made it possible for him to be seen right away and handled him so lovingly and genuine concern. I was very pleased with the experience.”

“Best vet I’ve gone to. My lab was extremely nervous at his other vet and he had no problem at Button. They were so understanding with him. Would highly recommend!”

“They also got my cat in for an urgent visit when she had a surprise laceration and needed surgery! I really think they saved my cats life. The front desk is great and the clinical care is excellent. One of the front desk staff gave my 4 year old a toy and remembered his name when I called for a follow-up appointment for my puppy. Thanks for the good care, from Phil, Cali and "Drill"”

“I don’t leave reviews often, but when something needs to be said, it needs to be said. I can’t express enough how awesome this place is. Every single person I’ve had any interaction with has been outstanding. Dr. Long is the best vet I’ve ever taken an animal to and shows genuine care for my dog. Everyone else working there is also very genuine, caring, and makes the whole experience much easier for my little guy. I would highly recommend this place.”

“I came here not knowing id walk out in hysterics. My cat had xrays that were suspect of showing lung cancer. I went in their will all the optimism of the world and left hyperventilating and heart broken. The initial exam was really pricey but overall, the vet was able to give me the terminal news without making me do unneeded tests. Nothing they could test her for would cure her and thats what the vet let me know plainly. I’ve read on here about the front receptionist desk being very cold, and I would say I have a much different experience. Kendra where ever you are, you deserve a raise for how kindly you treated me. I went in alone to the appointment and i could not stop hyperventilating or crying once i found out. I dont think ive ever been that upset in public and everyone treated me with compassion. Especially Kendra. She took my payment, left the room and came back in and asked to hug me. It was really nice to be comforted by a stranger when my whole world was falling apart. I never really know how to act in these situations, and they were all very supportive. I hope to never come back here but my experience was in hindsight of the horrible news, was awesome.Rest in peace to my Binxe baby 2013-2024”

“My 11-year old puppy was throwing up and very sick for 2 days. I called around to all the urgent cares and pet hospitals and nobody could see her. I called Tacoma Animal Hospital close to 5pm and they were able to squeeze her in next day. I’m so thankful because I was really worried. When your pet is so sick it is very frustrating not being able to get care for them. The service was wonderful and my dog really responded well to Dr Black. I will definitely bring her back for normal checkups and any future health emergencies- which I’m sure will be many especially with her getting up in age.They were very good giving options for treatment and explaining what/why and what his priority was factoring in the cost of all the tests, X-rays etc. based on her symptoms. Dr Black listened.A vet visit is always going to cost a lot, I’m thankful I didn’t have to sell a kidney to pay for her labs and medications :) if I’m giving a lot of money for my pets medical costs, at least it can be a pleasant experience.The follow up was also good - I tried calling but phones weren’t connecting when I pressed 2 to connect to someone, I sent a message via the pet portal and Dr Black called me back within an hour. That is the type of service I will write a google review about! Thank you”

“I have been taking my pets to VCA Pacific Ave for over 30 years. Everyone who works there is kind, professional and knowledgeable. I’ve never had a bad experience with VCA. I brought my two dogs Juno and Falkor in today and had another wonderful experience. Juno has severe anxiety, especially when vaccines are administered. James was AMAZING! I have never seen Juno so calm and happily distracted when a shot was given, James has a gift! Thank you for making both pup’s experiences pleasant. Dr. Hurtado was also great! I appreciate the entire VCA staff. If you’re looking for a vet for your animal family members I highly recommend VCA! Additionally, their emergency care is top notch. We never want to find ourselves in the position that requires an emergency visit, but knowing VCA is there gives me so much peace of mind. The care and wellness of our pets is their top priority.”

“I took my baby here to have his teeth extracted. They were very good to both of us and made me comfortable to leave him there in their care. And price was fair! Thank you!”