Foothills Veterinary Hospital

Buckley, WA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Full service hospital that sees companion animal, equine, small ruminant, pet pig and rabbits. Privately owned and operated by Dr. Richard & Kathy Vetter

Mission — We believe strongly in owner education as that is the ultimate 'path' to better care for our animals

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Support staff
2
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Cold laser therapyX-ray

Services in detail

Wellness medicineAdvanced dentistryAllergy therapySurgeryGeriatric careLaser wellness therapyNutritional counselingLameness evaluationsPre purchase evaluationsAllergy testingParasite testing and controlX rays24 hour on site medical management (equine)

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 9AM-6PM Sat: Closed

Frequently asked

Does Foothills Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Foothills Veterinary Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Foothills Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Foothills Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 190 reviews

Foothills Veterinary Hospital in Buckley, WA is an independent practice offering care for small and large animals in a modern country setting. The team is widely regarded as compassionate, patient, and thorough, taking time to explain treatment options and provide attentive follow-up care. While many find pricing reasonable and appreciate the ability to get appointments quickly, some visitors note high costs for comprehensive senior diagnostics and occasional communication or record-keeping challenges.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.