Foothills Veterinary Hospital

Buckley, WA

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

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 rays
Show all 13 services
24 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

The practice features modern facilities set in the country, equipped to care for both small and large animals, including horses, goats, and exotic pets like rabbits. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate, patient, and welcoming, offering thorough explanations and proactive treatment plans. While many clients experience fair pricing and prompt appointment scheduling, others note high costs for senior care and occasional communication or record-keeping challenges. Emergency availability can be limited, with some pets referred to distant hospitals.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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.