Commencement Bay Animal Hospital

Tacoma, WA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible entrance

Overview

At Commencement Bay Animal Hospital, our team of compassionate Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Support Staff are here to help. With years of combined experience, our Tacoma veterinarians are able to provide the latest technology and advanced techniques to support our furry friends in the Washington community

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
9
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Comprehensive in-house testing for accurate diagnosisDigital x-raySurgical suiteDental suitePharmacyMobile app for online booking

Services in detail

Dog & Cat CarePet Dental CareSurgical ProceduresDiagnosticsPet NutritionPharmacy & Pet ProductsSpay & Neuter ProceduresPet MicrochippingEnd of Life Pet CareUrgent CarePreventive Dental CarePuppy & Kitten Care
Show all 17 services
Senior Pet CarePreventive Care for DogsPreventive Care for CatsDigital Dental RadiologyDental Surgery

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Commencement Bay Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Commencement Bay Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Commencement Bay Animal Hospital offer?+

Commencement Bay Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

70% Positive sentiment
based on 247 reviews

The facility provides comprehensive veterinary care featuring a compassionate front desk team and knowledgeable veterinarians who excel at handling anxious animals. The staff takes time to explain medical recommendations and maintains a welcoming environment. However, some clients experience high costs, occasional billing surprises, and communication challenges regarding test results and follow-up care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

1 open role
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1 Technician

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