YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS HERE - PROFESSIONAL AND CARING PEOPLE RUN THIS PLACE AND IT SHOWS. I brought my 17 year old dog into this clinic after she had a very minor surgery on her lip from a Federal Way vet clinic and she somehow became paralyzed from that. I fail to understand how that happened but know I will never receive an honest answer for fear of another lawsuit. This was an emergency visit, and even though they were at capacity when I called, I explained the circumstance, the staff at Summit Vet cared enough to listen and they agreed to allow me to bring her in despite being at capacity.GOD BLESS YOU FOR CARING ENOUGH ABOUT ANIMALS THAT YOU MADE ROOM FOR my Ms Bessie. THANK YOU for that.I absolutely positively did not like that I was not allowed in for the initial consult due to their policy, as after I had entrusted my beloved girl to another clinic, the end result was tragic outside of my presence so trusting someone else was very stressful but I had no choice. The prognosis, my girl was paralyzed and I had to decide on surgery (not good considering her elderly age of 17) or allow her to cross the bridge. Horribly difficult and heartbreaking events for the end of a very happy, sweet loyal and loving dogs life. She was the light of my life and she is terribly missed. She did not deserve that. I will never wrap my head around how a minor lip surgery could paralyze a dog. When the decision was made to put her out of her misery, I was allowed to come in and spent her last moments with her.The oncologist was wonderful, very sweet gal that loved animals and it showed. She made Bessie comfortable prior to the end. I held her little head in my hand and her paw in the other as she left her old worn out tent behind. I really appreciate working with a staff of stellar professionals who really do care about our precious animals.I found these professionals to be compassionate, understanding with empathy at one of the most difficult times of my life.I chose to return to pick up her cremated remains, which were encased in a beautiful wooden box. I received two beautifully written sympathy cards. I am very grateful I found Summit Veterinary Referral Center. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for being there for us when we needed you to be.

Brought my cat here for an echocardiogram to follow up on a potentially enlarged heart. They were able to get me in relatively quickly compared to all the other cardiology specialists I reached out to, for which I was very grateful. All the staff were very kind and professional and they explained up front how the visit would proceed with all the COVID precautions in place. (They have clearly thought a lot about how to keep their clients and staff safe and it shows.) I appreciated the time the staff took getting my cats medical history and listening to my concerns. Dr. Nadolny who performed the echocardiogram was awesome: very friendly and personable. I would definitely recommend Summit Vet and was very pleased with my experience there.

We had to put our beloved Michelle down after get dx of bladder cancer was aggressive it was a very hard time for the family and the team at summit created the best experience fir us letting her go.They were caring, empathic and patient my teen daughter needed more time to be with Michelle and they let her express her feelings with support and care.I would tell everyone to make the drive here if your pet has cancer or other serious illness

We brought our 11 year old Labrador here as a second opinion as we were getting ready to put our sweet Labrador down as he was so sick he could not eat or drink. Dr Hofeling was able to diagnose the problem and treat our dog successfully. He was informed, caring, concerned and followed up with us repeatedly to ensure our dog was healing correctly.I am happy to report our Labrador is back to great health and doing extremely well. If I ever have another pet emergency I would only go to Summit, without question.

Every single staff member went above and beyond. I can’t express how impressed I am with the staff of Summit Veterinary. I am so thankful for their willingness to thoroughly explain everything that was going on with our pet, answer all of our questions, and the fact we were able to speak directly to the vet taking care of our animal multiple times a day. My cat needed 2-3 days of inpatient stay and they were amazing. Unfortunately, I’ve visited another pet hospital in the area and they don’t even compare to the efficiency and professionalism of Summit Veterinary. Thank you thank you thank you! From Amanda, Jeff + Pepper

You cannot go wrong here! This staff is outstanding, professional & kind! I brought my pet here which was highly recommended by a friend! I have a senior dog that is having liver issues. Dr Riordan is amazing !I would always recommend Summit Veterinary referral center because I am having such a great experience with everyone I have dealt with. Cooper is doing great with his meds to keep his liver enzymes at bay.Thank you for such a great experience!Annie & Cooper Bridges

Thank you for your honesty in my Michaels diagnosis. Thank you too for his little paw print and the nice card. I miss him so much. After all, I got to love him for 14 years. Even though Brian and I had to make that tough decision, we appreciate that you told us what his outcome would be. We couldnt be selfish and put him through all it would take and still not have a positive outcome. We miss him so much. We hear him and see him walking down the hall. He was just the best guy.

I can’t recommend Summit Veterinary Clinic enough. After our 4 year old dog suddenly was unable to use her back legs, we rushed to the clinic and they got us in right away after explaining the details over the phone. They quickly diagnosed her herniated disc and recommended surgery for the level of herniation. During one of the hardest moments I’ve experienced, Summit was nothing but kind, compassionate and informative on the situation. Our dog went in during COVID, so we unfortunately couldn’t be with her throughout the process, but the staff always kept us informed and up-to -date and even sent us pictures!😊Paisley ended up staying 2 nights at the hospital then was released to go back home. After the surgery, Dr. Demuth followed up multiple times and answered all questions about recovery and how to avoid any injuries in the future. We are now at the 7 week post surgery mark and our little Paisley is well on her way to a full recovery. I can’t thank this clinic enough for saving our pup. She is the light of our life and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the amazing staff and doctors at this clinic. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I am so happy with the staff and doctor at Summit. I had taken my cat to an emergency vet in Olympia (Summit was unable to see her as they were full). She was declining rapidly. The vet in Olympia guaranteed that she was ok, gave her some fluids and sent her home ($200 later). She began to get worse and I took a chance and called Summit and explained the situation. Not only were they able to get her in right away, they were kind and gave me all of my options. Unfortunately, we ended up deciding to humanely euthanize, which they let me come back and sit with her the entire time. They were kind to me and treated me with respect even during the hard decision. I very much appreciate them!!

We were looking for a new cardiologist for our labs. We came across summit vet after calling our regular vet recommended them to us. We were very happy with the care Max received. Communication was wonderful, the cardiologist made sure to answer any questions we might have had.

This place goes above and beyond to care for your pets, the entire staff is amazing and so compassionate. I could not recommend this place enough, in fact any animal owner I come in contact with I always recommend Summit. I would go here ten fold over any other popular well known emergency vet. Keep up the amazing job, it’s hard to find a great place that will care for your furry loved ones as they do.

After months persisting issues and unanswered questions for our pup from his previous vet, we were able to finally get answers and a solution for Biggie. The surgical team and administration staff were all extremely knowledgeable and helpful with my many questions. Greatly appreciate them all!

This was my first visit to summit and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The cardiology department is very knowledgeable and did their best to make me feel comfortable with the information they provided. Covid protocols were in place so I can’t review the whole facility but so far so good!

Summit was (like all other veterinarians right now) extremely busy when I brought in my sick cat. Even though they were near capacity, they made the effort to triage my kitty within 30 minutes of our arrival. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and you can tell immediately they truly care about the animals they treat. My cat ended up needing to stay overnight for an IV, extra monitoring, and beginning the treatment for diabetes.Dr. Denny took great care of our cat, ensured we were informed about the status of treatment, and provided guidance for at-home diabetes management and next steps. I will definitely recommend Summit to anyone who needs emergency or specialist veterinary care for their furry friends.

We are so thankful we were referred to Summit, our dog Is alive and happy because of their great work. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Stephanie Loomis, she is smart, kind, and answered all our questions and emails promptly. Great place with a great staff!

The staff at Summit Veterinary Hospital are knowledgeable, caring, and informative! They do a great job of communicating at every stage of treatment. It is a wonderful place to go if you are in need of a high level of care for your pet!

The doctor & the nurses were AMAZING!!!!! Everything leading up to appointment was very we explained...huge shout out to Brittany who helped us from the very beginning, I loved when the Dr Kice explained everything over the phone then came out to the car to make sure we had a clear understanding what we were dealing with. They made us feel confident in choice for pet!!!

I recently had to bring my pet in for an emergency visit because I couldn’t get an appointment at my regular vet. They told me it would be a long wait but to come on in because they were concerned about the symptoms. I did not have to wait a very long time and they took such great care of my dog. He had to stay overnight but they communicated with me frequently and let me know exactly what was going on. After 1 day of being home and starting treatment he made a 180 degree change for the better. I am so grateful for everyone that helped us out.

In March 2020, our dog was diagnosed with lymphoma. Our primary vet gave us a referral here. We came in and were treated so well. They throughly went through all of our options for our dog while not denying the sad truth of what lymphoma means to dogs. We were so fortunate to be in a place where we could give him the best treatment available. My boy Odin made it through chemo. He went into remission and for a while had no signs of cancer. During every visit, we felt safe leaving our dog in their care. In Feb 2021 he came out of remission. Again they told us our options from there. We tried different treatments, when a new treatment came out, they were so generous and we tried that. It worked only briefly. Through every check up, I knew they truly loved my very weird and sweet Odin. We got a year and a half we wouldnt have had where our boy was happy, playful and seemingly healthy thanks to the wonderful team at summit. Lymphoma is not curable and today we had to say goodbye. As sad as I am, there are no words to express the gratitude to the team here for the time they gave us with him, with no discomfort to his life. If we had to do it all over again, there is nothing we would change. Ill never regret a dollar we spent, it was more than worth it. They care and love all their patients.

They saved my baby 9 years ago, my mini dachshund Annie had a ruptured disc and was paralyzed from the waist down. She had surgery here and the entire staff was fantastic throughout the whole process. She has not had any issues since and is now 15 yrs old and still running around like a pup. :)

Sitting here in the parking lot, having just finished talking with Dr Brim. What an absolutely, professional and amazing Veterinarian. Our little dog broke out with an unexpected skin rash that was getting worse day-by-day. Called Summit Veterinary, were told to bring him in, Alexa was so kind and gentle in taking him inside. Dr.Brim personally called us to explain the situation, answered all our questions, and put all our worries to rest. Nothing but the highest regard and compliments for everyone working here. Wish our human doctors treated us as well. Five ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Everyone on the team was amazing! They did a great job of taking care of my dog and were very communicative. If Im ever in need of emergency services again (hopefully not) they will be the first people I think of!

Staff was very nice and worked with me and my work schedule. I received calls throughout the day on how my dog was doing and the next step. Doctor called me several times as well. The neurology department is excellent.

Weve been to Summit three times now, including ultrasounds, x-rays, and a big surgery. The entire staff, including the folks who answer the phone, the techs who meet you outside, and all the vets, have been wonderful. What has been a very stressful and scary time was made slightly better by knowing our pup was in the best possible hands. We hope to not need them again any time soon, but if we ever do, theyll be the first place we call.

My pup was diagnosed with lymphoma on a Monday, and despite every place being full, the vets here were able to get him in the same week he was diagnosed. Even though the oncologist was busy, they understood that getting my pup into their system and seen by someone to start testing was the most important thing to help relieve my boys symptoms. Ive only been going here a week, but the facilities are nice, easy to locate, and super accommodating for COVID and anyone that has to wait there. I knew my pup was being well taken care of. Seriously would give them 10 stars if I could!

I used to job coach a young man who worked here as the janitor. Let me tell you, it is nicest, cleanest, doctor office I have ever been to, and our routine was very thorough, precise, and detailed. I was surprised to learn ALL lobby surfaces were wiped clean with disinfecting wipes, and this was way before covid! And any other surfaces, mopped, or sprayed with disinfectant. The entire building is always spotless because it gets cleaned and disinfected very well, or at least a few years ago it was. By far, this is better than any human hospital or medical office I have ever been to, and the staff are all very friendly, patient, and they truly care about animals. They have state of the art equipment, and I wish they accepted people patients because I would choose this place for myself, if I could.

This Clinic is amazing; from the front staff to the technicians to the specialists. Dr. Demuth in neurology answered all my questions, even those that I didnt know to ask. He helped me understand whats going on with my dog and laid out my options without trying to push me in any direction. He was clear, compassionate and its quite evident he is truly passionate about helping and about what he does. I highly recommend this Clinic for any specialty needs.

My mom and I came to Summit Veterinary for a second opinion for our 8 year old dog. Dr. Stewart was exceptionally helpful in helping us navigate and understand what could be wrong with our pup. She was so informative and made us feel heard and cared for. She is helping us to rule out things that could be going on before we jump to more expensive routes. Deserae was so kind and gentle with our dog and we couldnt be happier with our experience here. We are so happy and thankful that we chose Summit to be our place for a second opinion and definitely recommend them to anyone looking for specialty care for their pets.

Dr. Hamil was wonderful. She explained all our options without any expectation or pressure. She is obviously great at what she does, and clearly has a love for animals. We absolutely recommend her, and Summit Veterinary Referral Center if you have a need.

If I could leave 100 stars I absolutely would. Dr. Hamil and the team at Summit (I wish I knew the name of the oncologist but HUGE shout out to them as well) have made a harrowing life experience of a very sick animal as easy as it could ever be. They have made this process smooth and has been full of compassion from the moment I booked. Dr. Hamil is incredibly knowledgeable, and explains everything in an informative yet personable manner. She inspired a lot of confidence in us by laying out all the options and we felt so much better making tough decisions being empowered with the information. I cannot find express how much this helped us through such a difficult time. Very thankful to this team and will absolutely return in the case of an emergency for the rest of our lives.

Our 11 year old Boxer Nala required surgery to remove a large growth on her chin. Dr. Lauren Hamil and the team at Summit Veterinary Referrals could not have been more knowledgeable, professional and kind. Surgery was successful. We are so grateful for the care and love shown to our beloved Nala and would not hesitate to give Summit our highest recommendation.John & Evelyn Walsh

We have a 3 year old cat that has colon motility issues. We have been taking him to our usual vet for a couple years now and he was so backed up this last time they sent us to Summit. Dropping him off was a pain. I had to sit in their parking lot for 4 hours and couldnt leave until I spoke with the doctor. Why I couldnt take that call from home I dont know, but anyway that was lame.Once he was in there everything went smoothly. He was there until Sunday afternoon. The communication was great between the two doctors on staff. They called when they said they would and were very detailed on his progress. I appreciated that a lot. The vet bill was outrageous but he was also in ICU for 4 days so Im pretty sure thats just what you can expect.All in all great experience except for the 4 hour wait.

This is my go to, emergency vet clinic. They are the absolute best in every category! Hands down the best. That have a tremendous care for animals and they will go to extreme lengths to see you through your pets crisis. Dont hesitate to go here.

I have been to Summit a couple of times due to pets complex medical needs as well as end of life care. The staff here are always so kind, compassionate and knowledgable. They are so excellent in some of the most stressful moments of being a pet parent.

Save your time and go somewhere else. Your pet may just die waiting. I dont usually do reviews. Good or bad I tend to never but hear me out here.I have a feeling a lot of these 5 star reviews are fake to counter the recent bad ones.We call ahead of time because our puppy was barfing all day. They told us we can drop the dog off and leave and they will call us back.What actually happened?We arrive and have to wait an hour just to get a lady to come out and give us a clipboard. She then leaves and doesnt come back for another 45 minutes.Then almost another hour passes by and a tech come out to test our dog fir Provo before bringing her in ( They do this to all dogs under two years old). We are told the test takes 10 minutes so they will let us know then. We asked if we can leave after that and she told us its best to wait. By now we had no faith that they would even get to us within 2 hours.Almost another hour passes by and we start calling the number we called earlier and no one is picking up. 5 missed calls in a 20 minute span after we waited almost an hour to hear back about the test. Finally we press the emergency option and get someone on the phone and we are placed on hold for 10 minutes. They eventually take us off hold and tell us the dog tested negative for Provo and that they will bring her in.30(ish) minutes pass by and nothing. We call again and tell them that its taking a long time and that we are just going to wait for our vet since it was only a few hours away from opening. We are told to hold on so they can charge us for the Provo test and we are on hold again for another 15 minutes! We hang up expecting a call back but no call so we drove off and still a day later there was no call back.We understand that other animals were in dire need. We arent expecting them to skip and see our dog early. What we expect is calls and updates. The front desk just vanished most of the night and couldnt be bothered to check in at all with us. We read the other reviews and it looks to be a common issue in the last couple of months and misdiagnoses as well.If you ever feel like waiting at the hospital for yourself sucks, just go to this vet place and watch the night and day difference. The staff needs to be fired or retrained.

Dr. Kice and the team at Summit are always very nice and professional. I’ve always had a positive and smooth experience here. They are very organized with the precautions taken place during this pandemic.

My second trip to Summit Hospital this year. Very pleased with the care at Summit. The level of care here is above and beyond all of the other hospitals Ive been to. My dog was refusing to drink water or eat. The problem was quickly diagnosed, and he was home with me that night with medication. The bill was lower than I expected. They did not run unnecessary, costly tests. They gave me options for testing and let me know what they felt would provide the most accurate information.In addition to the excellent care they provided my dog, they have little extras that, in my book, place them over and above the other hospitals. They had collapsible water bowls and fresh water for people and their pets waiting in cars. They had Luxury toilets trailered in for clients. They kept things moving. It was very busy that day and they had a very nice, efficient system set up to keep things moving. As busy as it was, I did not feel like I was waiting longer than what was necessary. The entire staff was friendly, caring and very professional.My first visit to Summit was for my other dog. Sadly, she had to be euthanized that night. I have always had my dogs euthanized at home because of old memories of vet office euthanasia. It used to be a horrible, traumatic experience. She had a bad heart problem and It had finally run its course. She would probably not have made it home. I was very upset about having to do that in the hospital. They took such good care of me and my dog. That was oddly a much better experience than the home euthanasia.Its a long drive for me but well worth it. This will be my go to hospital for any emergencies my veterinarian cant take care of.

I was very impressed with the doctors and staff. They were so concerned about Angie and did everything possible to help her and bring her back to health. The doctors called me twice a day with updates, which I really appreciated. And they allowed me to visit her both days. Thank you very much!

Dr Hamil did a amazing job operating (TPLO) on my German Shepherd. Raina was using her leg in no time. The hardest part was not letting Raina do whatever she wanted.Dr. Hamil took time to make sure I was in complete understanding of procedure and recovery.I would recommend Dr Hamil In a heartbeat

Words cant express my experience with Summit Veterinary Referral Center. They have been so wonderful and helpful to my family, especially through our difficult Cancer Diagnosis for our Bulldog, Dozer. Anytime I have had a question, concern, or have needed anything, they have been a phone call away and have been able to assist with everything we have needed. I couldnt refer them enough to anyone who is looking for a place that genuinely cares about the furry members of your family.

My 13-year-old hound mix had a severely bulging disc. Luckily I spotted the signs and sought treatment rather than just chalking it up to slowing down due to age. Dr. Demuth corrected the problem with surgery, and two weeks to the day later, Charlie is giving me a run for my money on our walks! Itll be another few weeks, probably, before Charlie is able to perform any acrobatic feats (haha), but he is clearly more comfortable now than before. Im so glad I trusted Summit with Charlies care, and although I naturally dont hope to become a frequent client, its good to know that they are there.

They were very caring and compassionate with me and my dog. They gave me plenty of information and options for what I can do for my dog. Nothing was a surprise in what was going to happen and how. Will go back to them if ever it is needed again.

My experience here was fantastic. I have worked in the vet field my entire adult life. My senior cat recently had an episode where she became unable to stand and was extremely weak very suddenly. She was admitted into the ER and was able to see both a cardiologist and a neurologist within 24 hours. After a couple days there, she was able to come home with the expectation there would be a LOT of nursing care. After about a day I was starting to worry she wouldn’t recover and called the clinic. The vet on staff was able to talk to me and we agreed to give her a few more days at home since she was comfortable and it was still early to be expecting her to be walking around like normal. I am so glad I called and didn’t decide to euthanize her. She’s now doing great! She’s walking around almost completely normally with just a little bit of a stilted gait and occasional unbalance. I am so grateful they were able to help us. I’ve seen a lot working in vet medicine and it’s always different when it’s your own. They were very caring and professional every time I talked to someone.

I should’ve come here a long time ago and then maybe my dog wouldn’t be in the position he is now. Super knowledgeable doctors and they’re very caring and personable. Reasonably priced as well!

Great place to take your pet. They are kind and caring and take lots of time to explain exactly what the situation is and what your options are. They keep your regular vet in the loop and follow up to be sure the treatment plan is working. I highly recommend them.

When my baby King was attacked by another dog we immediately took him to the Pet ED on 84th St in Tacoma and they turned us away saying they were full and sent to the Summit. The Summit at the time was full to but the difference between them and everyone else we called or went to the Summit took the time to at least look at our baby and evaluate how bad of shape he was in. They ended up treating him instead of sending us away and treated his wounds. Great service and awesome service job.

Really great. My pet at 2:45pm on a Friday fractured her leg, and due to the injury needed a specialist. No one in the Portland area could see us so my puppy could be seen. I then realized I had to search further. I called Summit at 6pm that night. After explaining what happened, and how they had been the 15th place I called they got us in. The receptionist on the phone took the time to talk with the technicians and got the go ahead to have me come up. I jumped in my car and drove from Portland to Tacoma. After dropping my puppy off at 11pm, the receptionist had treated me so great, and took the time to make sure I stayed in a good part of town. Thank you ladies.The doctors had been wonderful.Sunday night we picked up my puppy, and feel she was in great hands. She will recover thanks to the help of Summit.

We have had to take our 4-pound maltese to Summit twice and both have been great experiences. They are very communicative and honest about what does and does not need to be done. They are truly looking out for the best interest of my dog. I highly recommend Summit for emergency care.

If you have a dog that is in need of knee repair go directly to Dr, Andrew Hofeling. Our dog had cruciate repair in both rear knees and the repairs did not last. Our dog was in pain and Dr. Hofeling suggested Bilateral TPLO surgery on both painful knees. He did amazing work, is excellent, compassionate, and does what is best for your pet. Our dog is not in pain anymore and his disposition is better too. Be prepared to follow all doctors orders following the surgery during the healing process!

We visited the clinic for tests for my dog’s heart. The staff was attentive and thorough. My dog is dog reactive and they handled that perfectly.

As always I was very happy with our appointment at Summit Veterinary. Staff was outstanding with attention to my Boston Terrier Charm. Very kind and positive when they came out and got her and also when they returned her to our truck. Dr. Kate Finnerty was thorough when she was explaining her diagnosis of Charms neck and spine. She gave us a game plan to go with and totally reassured me that she would see Charm immediately if she started experiencing pain again. I have really, really liked Dr. Finnerty the 2 times shes diagnosed my dogs, Apple and Charm.I continue to hold Summit Veterinary in high esteem and will never forget how Dr. Obrasinski saved Apples life when her larynx closed up.

My cat was treated at Summit for a mysterious condition. My regular vet was unable to figure out how to help him, so I rushed him to Lakewood. He spent the night in ICU and received an MRI. The entire team at Summit was so great, they cared for my pet like it was their own. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable, while still being very personable. They have perfectly strict and safe pandemic protocols. I will be bringing my pets here for anything beyond standard veterinarian care.

Summit Veterinary Referral Center has been nothing but amazing. They have called me multiple times to update me on my sweet girl. Dr. Lawson has been a god send and we are soo lucky to be working with her to get the best care possible for our dog. We are so thankful for them.

I was referred to ophthalmology specialist, Dr. Nathan Kice, for my Boxer’s eye injury that wasn’t healing. I have to say the entire staff couldn’t have been more friendly! Dr. Kice has a sense of humor that immediately puts you at ease & he explains things in a way that let’s you know your pet is in good hands!!

Two of my dogs are currently patients of Summit, one with the Opthalmologist, Dr. Kice, and the other with Dr. Stewart in Neurology. Both of these doctors have been amazing and have gone above and beyond for my dogs.

Summit is awesome. I recently had to take my very injured Pomeranian to Summit. Dr Brim and all the other staff were very caring to me as well as my dog. They saved her life. I can not thank them enough for all they did. I will be forever grateful.

We were very impressed by the knowledgeable and caring staff from Zan the triage nurse who checked in Patches, to Dr. Finnerty and Sydney in Neurology. While the diagnosis was devastating, we were so grateful they were able to get an MRI done on our dog same day and get us the answers we needed to best care for him. We are very grateful.

Annual check up for your 15 year old English Setter. She has issues, but over all it was comforting to know she is doing alright for her age. Very professional attention by Dr. & vet. tech. Dan

I absolutely recommend Summit to anyone in need of the services they provide!!! They are absolutely wonderful, I couldnt of been anymore pleased with our visit no exaggeration at all!! I had called numerous ER places & our regular vet & could not get her seen, or we would have to wait in the parking lot 4-5 hours which I cant do having had 6 failed back surgeries. When I arrived we pulled up & called as directed & before I could even finish half of the paperwork they came out & got Bella. She needed to have a nail removed that was badly injured. Not only was I able to have her seen & quickly but they were great with Bella & nervous me as she had to be sedated. And on top of everything else they did not charge a crazy amount, to be honest it was WAY under what I was hoping it would be!! If I ever need ER services or any procedure they do I will definitely be going to Summit Veterinary Referral Clinic.

Unfortunately I had to make the hard decision to say goodbye to my Sadie girl yesterday, and while it was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make, Dr. C was extremely empathetic and did such a wonderful job explaining the results of bloodwork and being completely honest with the options presented for Sadie’s health and well-being. Even though it hurts not having her with me in the physical world, Dr. C provided me comfort in knowing it was the right decision based on her prognosis and she’s no longer I suffering. Thank you to Dr. C and staff for the work you do to support our fur babies.

I can’t sing the praises for this facility, Dr C Lawson, LVT Karly, and the rest of the staff enough. A few months ago, our 11 month old kitty unexpectedly came down with a very strange and severe illness(ultimately suspected to have been anaphylaxis that presented like a dog would). He spent several days fighting here but unfortunately didn’t make it. But I am comforted knowing that he was in the best hands and everything possible was done. The staff was amazing and were truly rooting for him. They made sure he was comfortable until the very end and were also so kind and comforting to me and my husband. I miss my boy and wish things had turned out differently but I would still recommend Summit 10 times out of 10.Also, please thank your veterinary staff regardless of where you go. They seemed genuinely shocked when I thanked them for their efforts. They care for our furry family members and deal with so much heartbreak every day. Thank them for what they do for our little friends.

Had to take my little guy Zorro here foremergency eye surgeryDr. Kice and the whole staff were incredible.Great follow up and Dr. Kice explained thewhole surgery and what to expect .Highly recommend them!

I am seeing the cardiologist at summit for my cat mr. Waffles and have been very pleased with the efficiency and care they have put in. They get back to me quickly with any concerns.

My little Rusty boy had surgery on his eye yesterday. I cant put into words how grateful I am for the care that we all received from everyone at Summit Vet. Dr. Kice is a very talented ophthalmologist. I am amazed that Rustys eyelid looks just like it did before the tumor attached to it. Heather took Rusty from me and even with all of the Covid restrictions ensured me that she would use their blankets to keep him warm and cozy before and after his surgery. I hate leaving him and get anxious when he has to receive anesthesia but this was something that had to be done and Summit proved again to be the best choice. The attention to detail and time Heather took to go through his post operative care was amazing. Thank You Summit, I would give you 10 stars if I could!!!

After spending over 2k for my dog to stay overnight in the hospital for monitoring, what seemed to really have happened is that he sat in his own pee for who knows how long. I suspect he was whining and wanted to go out, but instead of taking him out, they gave him trazodone. I picked him up damp with urine and an ear infection from all the moisture. My high score is related to Dr. McCord in IM who is amazing! Kind, professional and knowledgeable. I am grateful for Summit, the staff is friendly (for the most part) in a time where there is a lot of stress for pet owners. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed!!!

Very positive experience -all questions answered. Was a very hot day in Tacoma and the staff served cold water to the pets and their people - very considerate.

Got nothing but good things to say about this Veterinarian. My puppy, Odin, all of a sudden wouldnt put weight on his back leg. My regular Veterinarian was double booked and couldnt get him in til following day. This was something I felt like needed immediate attention. I brought him to Summit with the referral of my girlfriend and within 5minutes they came out with a gurney to bring him inside. Wasnt too thrilled with the 2-3 hour wait time I sat in my car to get an update, but they found the problem(pasteurella infection of left back leg) and hes been doing a whole lot better now thanks to the team @ Summit Veterinarian Referral Center.

Dr. Brim and the other vets and staff were top notch. They kept me apprised of my cats condition consistently over a three day stay. Our cat was quite ill, and Dr. Brim et. al were compassionate and skilled. I cannot say enough about what what excellent care our feline family member received. I felt as though they cared for her as if she were their own. I am filled with gratitude. A++++!

The wait time was reasonable for an emergency vet, and the price was extremely affordable for the work we had done for my pup. Overall a really good experience!

Saved my beloved dogs life after other veterinary hospitals couldnt take the time to examine him.

I cant say enough positive things about this place. There werent any cardiology vet clinics that would see my dog in Seattle. I was growing increasingly worried about her and it felt like no one would help. Enter Summit Veterinary who was able to get me in for an appointment next day. They were wonderful and took a lot of time to explain what was going on with my dog. I cant thank them enough and would highly recommend them for all veterinary care services!

There is so much to unpack here that I am almost lost for words. Our 5 year old dachshund had a rapidly developed neurological condition that turned out to be between her 2nd and 3rd vertebre and we had no idea what caused it as she had not taken a spill or had a specific injury... We are from Chicago. My wife was stranded in Hillsboro Oregon, two and a half hours away from your clinic, and I in Chicago. Maddie first limped with weakness, that rapidly deteriorated in five days to total immobility and terrible pain requiring neurosurgery. My wife was literally falling apart because Maddie was rapidly deteriorating.Everyone at your clinic dropped what they were doing and fit us in. The after hours staff actually made it possible for us to come that evening 2.5 hours to your clinic. We ended up waiting until early the next morning to be safe driving. Maddie had an exam confirming our suspicions, and we spoke directly with the neurologist who gave us an understanding of what was happening and a course of treatment.We were terrified because these little dogs are like our children. They literally go everywhere with us. The Neuro was so confident of her exam diagnosis she indicated they wanted to confirm with an mri and go right into surgery without having to sedate her twice. I have to sing praises also to the Vet Techs and the front of house staff whom gave us updates and sent us text message photos with those updates. It calmed us down a lot that we could see Maddie sleeping peacefully after the surgery instead of the horrible pain she had been in. We got a call before and after the surgery from the Neurologist whom explained what she saw and the treatment she gave.I flew out today to help, and they advised the best course of action for her recovery and follow up visit. We so appreciate the handholding we got and the fine work by your entire practice.I would not hesitate to reccommend your services. It FELT like we were treated extra special because of our being from out of town but the more I think about it, I am sure it is the way you treat all your patients and patients families. You and your staff are a blessing to our family.

Extremely pleased with this veterinarian group. They exceeded my expectations for my dogs surgery over two other Veterinarian groups consulted. They work tirelessly, have so much experience and somehow manage to still stay humble and look after the needs of the animal, even the basic ones.

I cant speak highly enough for Summit. You can see they genuinely care for your pet and you with politeness and respect. They make time to explain things completely so you understand exactly what you want to know. For those who dont realize it, it is a tremendous specialty center that you might not be able to find anywhere else, and because of that they are able to have the latest equipment. If you want the best for your pet in an emergency or need for specialty services (cardiology, neurology, and many more) you cant do better in the whole of Western Washington.

The best veterinary clinic, hands down! Trust them completely with our dogs.

All the staff at Summit are incredibly professional and care about animals. When we take our dog here we know she is getting the absolute best care. I highly recommend Summit.

The techs here are wonderful and veterinarians top notch. One of my dogs has an unusual condition that took a while to figure out. They never gave up on our girl and we cannot thank them enough.

Summit Vet provided us with emergency services at a difficult time. They were kind, compassionate and provided the services we needed to care for our senior dog. They have also provided excellent care for my daughter’s dog who was being treated for cancer. Our family highly recommends them to anyone needing emergency or oncology services for their pets.

Summit View Staff are exceptional and caring. They took a very difficult situation we had. Our Loving Lily passed in her sleep on Early Sunday morning. Not knowing who to call or what to do I called Summit Veterinary Referral. I took Lily there and the staff was very responsive, caring and compassionate.

Great place... I wish I had found them a long time ago.

After my pup got nipped by another dog as first time dog parents I rushed her to the emergency vet to make sure she was OK they helped us right away and made us feel comfortable knowing that she was is good hands she got checked out and we were able to take her home in less then 2 hours awesome staff! 10/10 would recommend!

Excellent ! Tldr; listened to me recount 2 years of trials to get my cat the care she needed. Finally she is making what appears to be a lasting recovery.

Did a good job of analyzing the problem and communicating with me waiting in the car due to Covid restriction.Efficient knowledgeable Drs.

I had an emergency situation with my cat so I took it to Summit because they’re an emergency veterinarian and because of Covid I had to sit in my hot car it was 72° that day while they did whatever they did in the six hours that I was there I received two phone calls one asking me if they could do x-rays because they’re $375and the second one to tell me what they think is wrong with my pets and that they were getting ready to do discharge it was another 2 1/2 hours and three phone calls from me before they finally brought my pet back out they were not clear on instructions on how to take care of him once I took him home because I asked everything that they said was a red flag he was already doing they said you’ll know when it’s dire not correct I brought him in because it was dire anyway my pet died the next day I was told I would get a phone call in 48 hours explaining the urinalysis that they took that took 11 days and four phone calls for me to get I am not happy at all. I’ll total the vet visit was $750 and to have my cat cremated after that was $160 and the food and things I bought in the interim cost me money as well so it was $1000 weekend to end up with a pet that was only 16 months old dying on me ultimately the vet said he has no idea why

When our beloved dogs end of life came sooner than we hoped, Summit made time to see her, helped us get her set for one more good day, and then helped us transition her to her next adventure. The vet was compassionate, and our babys end of life transition was quick and kind. No decision was made without our approval, so there were no surprises. They really seemed to try to be caring despite covid restrictions making things so impersonal these days. Nobody wants to say goodbye to their loved pet, so its important that it is at least a good goodbye. Summit was able to give us that. I wouldnt choose any other emergency vet.

My small dog (15 lb), Sofia, collapsed when I returned home from work one day. I rushed her to the emergency veterinary hospital, where she was diagnosed with pancreatitis. On xray, the veterinarian said she could see a dark mass behind Sofias stomach. She referred Sofia to Summit Veterinary Referral Center.I immediately drove the hour + to the hospital and she was admitted promptly. A couple of hours later, the emergency doctor called and gently told me that things looked very sad for Sofia. She needed emergency surgery to remove a foreign object in her intestine, or she would not make it. I approved the surgery, and the surgeons successfully removed a wad of string-like material from her intestines. She developed a seroma (collection of fluid) in her belly, and a fever. She recovered, though, and I was able to bring her home five days later. They gave me excellent discharge instructions--easy to understand and follow. She was discharged on seven medications--each one critical to Sofias recovery. I was worried for the first few days, but she improved daily. Today, two weeks later, her appetite has returned, she is frisky, and the hole in her tummy where the fluid was leaking from is healing. Ive had to call a couple of times to ask about food, and the assistants are so nice. Dr. Loomis was Sofias primary surgeon, and she was wonderful. She explained in clear language what was happening with Sofia. I am so grateful for them for saving Sofias life. So grateful. If your pet has a serious medical problem, I would definitely recommend them.

May little babys life was saved. I couldnt be more thankful. All the staff takes their job very seriously and are well trained to work with you and of course the animal needing help

Smooth, professional and comforting. My cat went in to be seen almost immediately. Though the wait for me in the parking lot was over 4 hours, I knew she was safe and being looked after, which is all that mattered. As an emergency, I couldnt have asked for more. Free water, free wifi, and a spotless bathroom in a trailer. Sent home with medications bland food, no need to go to pharmacy! Kitty is home with me and doing well

Our pup recently passed away unexpectedly. Dr. Anna Stobnicki and her ER staff were so compassionate, gentle and knowledgeable in explaining what happened to our dog in order to give us closure and peace of mind. I cannot thank her enough for allowing us to be with Rocco as he took his last breaths. This was an awful time for our family, but Dr. Anna made a difficult situation better.Rocco has also seen Dr. Kice for his eyes. Dr. Kice is so personable and great in explaining everything each time we visited.Finally, our other pup has seen Dr. Gillings in the oncology dept at Summit. She is awesome too; she really cares for her patients and is so helpful and resourceful with options for our pup.What a great all-around TEAM at Summit. We recommend this Clinic!!

Dr. Riordan and her entire team are fantastic. Quick and accurate diagnosis of our dear puppy, they have coordinated his care beautifully and provided excellent support for us. Prices were reasonable and even though Covid has changed the landscape of how we get the care we need, Summit has organized a very efficient system!

They saved my dogs life. new years weekend, I had to drive 50+ miles to get to them after a rogue German Sheppard nearly tore him to bits, and without their help Oliver Hughes(chihuahua) wouldnt still be with us today. and I will be eternally grateful to them. Im pretty sure Oliver is too

We were able to get our dog in for a cardio appointment here within a week. Every other place we tried had at least a month wait. The staff was so kind to us and our pup. They explained her diagnosis and treatment plan with us very clearly and also wrote up an extremely detailed document. Were so grateful to be treating our pet here!

THE STAFF AT SUMMIT WAS GREAT. IT WAS A TUESDAY NIGHT AT 8PM WE HAD TO PUT DOWN OUR 16YR OLD DOG, OUR VET WE CLOSED. THEY GOT US RIGHT IN AND WERE VERY COMPASSIONATE. THEY SAID I COULD HAVE AS MUSH TIME AS NEEDED TO SAY GOOD BYE. THE MADE IT EASY TO DEAL WITH THE SITUATION WE WERE IN.THANK YOU!

Such great staff! I was really sad to have to wait outside instead of going in with my pup but the staff was so friendly with her and kept me updated throughout our stay. We were checked in and received within 10 minutes of arriving in the parking lot. My pup is feeling much better thanks to you guys!

Our scheduled appointment was on time and moved quickly. The staff was knowledgeable and caring for our sick kitty.

I wish Id taken my kitty here first. They have everything and I would have saved myself considerable time and money. The time was most important. They got her eating and drinking right away, by tube, but thats what she needed! ❤

Doctor Sheehan is super caring and professional. Thank you so much for taking care of Peter Pan!Today I just recommended you guys to one of my friend whose kitty also has mild heart murmur, hopefully her kitty will get taken care of soon!

My husband and I would like to thank your staff for your amazing service! Professional, friendly, and honest! I will recommend your hospital to everybody! Th

My husband and I have gone to Summit for many years. We had a Doberman who lost use in her back legs from wobblers disease, they took great care of her. Our grate Dane was diagnosed with bone cancer in her front leg, unfortunately the leg had to be amputated, without Summit we would not have had her for the two additional years we got to love her. Our pug was a very old man and had kidney disease, they actually have a referral for a dietitian, she put him on a special home made food that was just his diet. With this we got to enjoy him longer as well.But recently, we got a new fur baby, she woke up sick, throwing up, lethargic small temp, would not eat or drink. Yes they took her right in, but was not addressed for 2-3 hours, I feel this is to long to wait for her to be seen. Per them she was put in a kennel, she just laid there didn’t whine and just slept. Well of course she didn’t feel good.When I finally heard from the dr. 6.5 hours later, I was told she was just dehydrated, of course she was she couldn’t keep anything down! I believe she was ignored because she was being so good ( but puppy yorkie’s do not act like she was ) they are very active and big trouble makers. They did not take the time to check as soon as they took her in.When I finally got her back they had given her “a camel hump” and some anti-nausea pills and told to keep her on a bland diet, but also that in the near future she will need to have surgery on her knees because they pop out of joint. We didn’t even bring her in for that, we have not noticed anything wrong with her walking, running, jumping etc.in conclusion my husband I believe in Summit but also feel they have gotten too big for their shoes. We are hoping that they do not turn into a assembly line like other vets/hospitals have. The passion we had witnessed in the past did not seem to be there.We will go back though, they are miracle workers with our furry friends, the bedside manner just needs to be found again.

The staff at Summit are truly extraordinary. I do not have the words to explain how kind and empathetic they are. In taking care of my pup as his condition worsened, they were extremely professional and unfailingly kind. Dr. Zug was our attending physician, and I was extremely impressed with her demeanor, attention to detail, and ability to clearly communicate complex medical terms in simple ways. But most telling of all was the way that my dog responded to her care. Winston had experiences with several different vets, and it was clear to me that he was comfortable at Summit and trusted the team. His behavior and attitude confirmed my own feelings about the Summit team - they are absolutely the best around, and I trust them wholeheartedly. Thank you Summit team for walking with us through a tough time!