Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital

Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital Compassionate Care for Pets and Their People Since 1979!

Dr. Mark Ku**er, Dr. Heather Schasch, Dr. Wendy Zawoysky, Dr. Mike Hinckley, Dr. Claire McPhee, Dr. Tamara Godbey, Dr. Megan Kennedy

11/12/2025

Norman is the best (and cutest) hall monitor we've ever met!



Here is a cautionary tale for Monday! Poor Rutger's guardian came home to find that this bone chew was wedged around his...
11/10/2025

Here is a cautionary tale for Monday! Poor Rutger's guardian came home to find that this bone chew was wedged around his lower jaw. Luckily, under sedation, we were able to remove the offender without cutting and no teeth were fractured during the experience. Rutger's human would never have guessed that the bone could have fit around this bog boy's jaw, but dogs are great at surprising us!
We do not recommend bones for chewing for this reason, as well as because they can also cause dental injury and fractures. It's also important to never leave your pet unattended with chews they cannot safely swallow. If you want good dental chew suggestions, we recommend reviewing the options approved by the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council).
Rutger is lucky to have a dedicated guardian who tries to provide a variety of enrichment and also saw that he was in distress and sought care right away. This was a great outcome for all!



11/06/2025

We are updating our communications systems and are encountering some delays! We are currently receiving your text messages but are having difficulties with our ability to reply. Please look for responses in your email, the Otto app, or via phone call. We apologize for any delays and look forward to this being resolved shortly! Thank you for your patience!

Happy spooky season from Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital! We hope you and your pets have a happy and safe holiday!
10/31/2025

Happy spooky season from Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital! We hope you and your pets have a happy and safe holiday!



Dental care is one of the cornerstones of preventative medicine. Our surgical team performs dental care every day, from ...
10/28/2025

Dental care is one of the cornerstones of preventative medicine. Our surgical team performs dental care every day, from routine cleanings, to extractions and oral care, on pets young and old! Read on to understand more about how dental care fits into a proactive wellness plan for your pets! And, if you'd like more information about cooperative care training for home dental care, please contact our in-house trainer, Jen Walker!




10/27/2025

It's Pitbull Awareness Month and we think everyone should be aware of Floyd and how cute he is!
Did you know that "pit bull" is not actually a breed?!
There are several different breeds that are often called "pit bulls" for ease of conversation. This term is used as a catch-all for several different breeds and mixes who all share a genetic history, kind of like how beagles and bassets are both "hounds" but are recognized as different breeds.
Because so many different dogs are call pit bulls (terriers, bulldogs, etc) it's important to understand that looks are only a small part of who your dog is. Dogs are often mislabeled as pit bulls and stereotyped against.
We are huge fans of velvet hippos and the many varieties of bully and terrier breeds often falling under the pit bull moniker.





Number one tip for making your office as welcoming as possible: Couch + dog. Einstein will always lend a supportive ear....
10/24/2025

Number one tip for making your office as welcoming as possible: Couch + dog. Einstein will always lend a supportive ear.



Halloween can be an extra spooky time for our pets too! Planning ahead and reduce everyone's stress and help keep our pe...
10/23/2025

Halloween can be an extra spooky time for our pets too! Planning ahead and reduce everyone's stress and help keep our pets safe. You can download this sheet from our website too!



Vaccinations are a critical component of a preventative wellness care program. It's also a fascinating topic and deserve...
10/22/2025

Vaccinations are a critical component of a preventative wellness care program. It's also a fascinating topic and deserves more than these handful of slides! More information can be found on our website, fairhavenvet.com, under the Resources tab in the Health Care Library.




Birch made sure we all paid the snuggle tax during his recent neuter visit. And let's be honest, who could possibly walk...
10/20/2025

Birch made sure we all paid the snuggle tax during his recent neuter visit. And let's be honest, who could possibly walk by this sweet face and not stop to pet him?!



Spooky season, but make it cute.
10/17/2025

Spooky season, but make it cute.




It's Veterinary Technician Week! Have you ever wondered what role our LVTs perform or what it takes to become one? Read ...
10/16/2025

It's Veterinary Technician Week! Have you ever wondered what role our LVTs perform or what it takes to become one? Read on! We rely heavily on these skilled professionals and our patients benefit from their education, experience, compassion and talent every day. We are lucky to have this incredible team and this is a great opportunity to thank them for their hard work!



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2330 Old Fairhaven Pkwy
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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+13606713903

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Compassionate Care For Pets and Their People Since 1979!

Located in Bellingham, WA, the Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital is proud to be a Fear Free Certified Hospital! We were the 23rd hospital nationwide to have earned this prestigious distinction. As a member of the Fairhaven neighborhood since 1979, we have been providing full service veterinary care and referrals to the wonderful communities throughout Whatcom and Skagit county for 40 years. We are firmly committed to compassionate, professional and individually tailored care for all of our patients and their pet parents. It is our belief that the wellness and healing of a family pet is best done through a cooperative approach between owner, veterinarian, support staff and, most importantly, the patient. Together we can provide veterinary services that ensure wagging tails and purrs of delight for your four-legged family members for years to come. Our dedicated team of Veterinarians: Dr. Mark Ku**er, Dr. Wendy Zawoysky, Dr. Tamara Godbey, Dr. Mike Hinckley, Dr. Claire McPhee, and Dr. Heather Schasch.