VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital

Tacoma, WA

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At a glance

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

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

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
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 RehabilitationBone 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

70% Positive sentiment
based on 486 reviews

The veterinary practice offers urgent care and routine services, featuring a compassionate team of doctors and technicians who handle anxious pets with great patience and specialized comforting techniques. The facility is well-organized, clean, and provides clear communication regarding treatment options and care plans. However, wait times can sometimes be extended, and pricing is on the higher side with occasional surprise fees.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

1 open role
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.