Summit Veterinary Referral Center

Tacoma, WA

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Surgery Imaging

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We take pride in offering the most comprehensive veterinary specialty and emergency care under one roof, serving Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, and the surrounding Puget Sound area

Summit was founded by a small team of dedicated local specialists, and we now offer the most extensive emergency and critical care services, as well as the largest team of board-certified veterinary specialists in the South Sound. But even as we’ve grown from a team of 40 to over 200 strong, we have never strayed from the mission that founded Summit in the first place: an uncompromising passion for helping animals lead happy and productive lives

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

24
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
1
Support staff
26
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Full in-house labDigital radiology suiteUltrasoundMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Computed Tomography (CT) imagingVentilator therapyHigh-flow oxygenOxygen cagesTelemetry monitoring

Services in detail

24/7 Emergency & Critical CareUrgent CareInternal MedicineNeurologyOncologyRadiologySurgeryAdvanced pain managementAdvanced blood pressure support and monitoringChest tube managementPeritoneal dialysisPost-surgery monitoring
Show all 26 services
Respiratory servicesVentilator therapyHigh-flow oxygenOxygen cagesTelemetry monitoringTrauma managementEndoscopy of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tractsEndoscopic biopsies and foreign body retrievalBalloon dilation of esophageal and rectal strictures and nasopharyngeal stenosisMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Computed Tomography (CT) imagingCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samplingBrainstem auditory evoked response testing (BAER)Nerve/muscle conduction testing

Appointments & hours

Mon-Sun: Open 24 hrs

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Frequently asked

Is Summit Veterinary Referral Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Summit Veterinary Referral Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Summit Veterinary Referral Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Summit Veterinary Referral Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Summit Veterinary Referral Center offer?+

Summit Veterinary Referral Center offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, Imaging.

When was Summit Veterinary Referral Center established?+

Summit Veterinary Referral Center has served the Tacoma, WA community since 2010.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 1,060 reviews

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is a fully equipped emergency and specialty hospital offering advanced care including surgery, internal medicine, neurology, and oncology. The facility features a clean, well-organized environment with dedicated spaces designed to keep patients and families comfortable during difficult moments. While the specialized medical teams are widely praised for their high-level expertise, thorough explanations, and compassionate support during critical treatments, the practice experiences significant operational challenges. Families frequently encounter extended wait times in the lobby, inconsistent communication from administrative staff, and extremely high costs for complex procedures.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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