VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital

Tacoma, WA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Urgent Care
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

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 restroom

Overview

Welcome to VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital! Compassionate Care for Pets and Their People. At VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital in Tacoma, we're dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. Our experienced team of six Veterinarians and 30 skilled support staff provide the highest standard of medical care and an exceptional experience for pet owners

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)
6
Support staff
12
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGOFA X-RayPennHip EvaluationsTonopenUltrasoundDigital RadiographsSevoflurane Anesthesia

Services in detail

DentistrySoft Tissue SurgerySpays & NeutersUrgent CareAllergy Assessment & TreatmentWellness ExamsParasite ControlVaccinationsDigital RadiographsOutpatient Medical TreatmentAdvanced Dental CareAnimal Rehabilitation
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Bone and Joint SurgeryCardiologyDiagnostic ImagingDigital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGOFA X-RayOrthopedic SurgeryPennHip EvaluationsReproductive ServicesTonopenUltrasoundBehavior CounselingNutritional CounselingNail TrimmingAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesPreventive MedicineWeight Management ProgramWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X-RaysDNA Breed TestingEar ChecksEmergency CareEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth ExamsHospice CareHospitalizationIn-House LaboratoryIn-House PharmacyIn-Office Surgical SuiteIsolation WardOxygen and Transfusion TherapyPain ManagementPeriodonticsPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSevoflurane Anesthesia

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sat: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Is VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital offer?+

VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 492 reviews

This veterinary practice delivers exceptional urgent and routine care, backed by a deeply compassionate and knowledgeable team of doctors and technicians. The facility handles emergencies efficiently when other hospitals are at capacity, offering clear treatment options and thorough explanations. Pets are welcomed with treats and gentle handling, which significantly reduces anxiety for nervous animals. While service costs reflect standard veterinary pricing, wellness plans help manage routine expenses. Wait times can occasionally be extended during peak urgent care hours, but the overall patient and client experience remains overwhelmingly positive and supportive.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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