Puget Park Veterinary Clinic

03/28/2022

We are unable to use texting today! We are so sorry and hope this is only for today. Please call the clinic 425-742-4444 when you arrive for your appointment/drop-off or pick-up.

03/14/2022

Update: We are still requiring face masks, our lobby remains closed, we now allow 1 adult and 1 child in the building. Children over the age of 2 must be wearing a mask also. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we navigate this. We will reevaluate our protocols in April. Please let us know if you have any questions.

01/27/2022

We ain’t lion, this cub is adorable 🦁

01/11/2022

Due to the increasing surge of Covid-19 cases leading to exposures, we are experiencing temporary staff shortages. Please note that it may take 1-3 business days for a response to prescription requests, non urgent phone calls and e-mails. Our appointment availability may also be limited. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we do the best we can to continue to provide quality care for your pets.

12/30/2021

12/30: Office closed today due to weather. Stay safe and warm. We will be back in the office Monday Jan 3rd please contact us to reschedule.

12/28/2021

We will be closing at 3pm all this week.
Thank you for your understanding!

12/27/2021

Its a winter wonderland! We are open, but will be CLOSING EARLY TODAY (12/27) AND TOMORROW (12/28) at 3PM to ensure our staff can get home safely before dark. If you need to cancel an appointment, please call us 425-742-4444 so we can get you rescheduled. We hope you all stay warm and safe!

12/22/2021

Warm wishes to you and your fur babies!

PPVC will be closed on Friday/Saturday 12/24 and 12/25.

We hope you all have a a festive and fun weekend.

11/20/2021

We will be CLOSED Thurs. 11/25 until Mon. 11/29. We will be open Monday 11/29 with regular business hours. We wish you and yours a wonderful and warm holiday weekend.

09/21/2021

REMINDER REPOST:

09/08/2021

September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Although this isn't our usual type of post, it is a very important topic to us. Check in and follow up on your loved ones. Let's take care of each other ☮❤😀

In an effort to honor the importance of mental health and recognize the hard work, dedication and increased emotional stress our staff has endured, PPVC will be closed on 09/22/2021 to allow the staff a much needed day of reset.

If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7 and confidential support at 800-273-8255.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/veterinarians-face-increased-risk-suicide-amid-pandemic-reports/story?id=76764009

08/26/2021

Reminder that we will be CLOSED Saturday 09/04 - Monday, 09/06 in observation of Labor Day.

We will also be CLOSED Wednesday, 09/22.

Keep in mind that we require 24 hours for any prescription refill requests so please plan accordingly.

08/05/2021

Please call ahead to be sure the ER can accommodate your needs.

To our clients:

As you may or may not know, veterinary ERs are experiencing staffing shortages nationwide, including us. We have had to make a difficult decision to adjust our ER hours due to lack of veterinary and technician coverage.

Effective today, August 4, 2021, we will be temporarily limiting our ER services and transitioning to Urgent Care medicine. We will be receiving urgent care cases from 6:30am-10pm unless we are already at capacity.

There will often be full overnight weekend coverage (Friday-Sunday night), so please call ahead to get more information.

For any patients that stay in the hospital overnight, there will always be full technical support staff on site and an ER veterinarian on call.

We are confident these changes to our ER service will not be permanent and will keep you updated on any further changes.

We appreciate your support during these trying times and we apologize for any inconvenience that this change may cause for you and your pet. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 360-568-3113.

Sincerely,
The staff at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital

08/05/2021

Vet clinics forced to reduce hours and services due to worker shortages

Please be aware of the unfortunate changes the veterinary field is facing.

https://www.q13fox.com/news/veterinary-worker-shortage-impacting-local-clinics-and-pet-owners

Veterinary clinics have had to reduce hours and services across Washington due to the shortage of veterinarians and licensed technicians, and some have had to shut down completely.

07/02/2021

We hope you all have a fun and safe weekend.

We reopen at 10am Monday morning.

06/29/2021

A couple things to keep in mind this week:

We are CLOSED Saturday, July 3rd. We will be OPEN Monday, July 5, but with a later start time of 10AM.

If your pet needs medication for the 4th of July, please get your prescription requests in as soon as possible. We usually require 24-48hrs notice for medication requests/refills.

Please keep your pets safe during the heat and over this holiday weekend. Below is a link for tips on how to help your pet manage Independence Day.

https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

06/24/2021

A heat wave is coming......are you and your pets prepared? Make sure your pets are safe and protected this weekend and all summer long!

For more information on heat stroke: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951333

06/21/2021

The following changes are effective 06/22/21 until further notice:

When you arrive at the clinic, please call 425-742-4444 or text 425-428-5215 to alert us of your arrival. Our phones are available from 8:30a-12:30p and 1:30p-5p. Please call inside these timeframes. For exams with a doctor, a staff member will be in contact for when you and your pet may enter the building. Masks and social distancing are required at all times while in the building. Please note that only ONE owner may be present during exams. If there are multiple people here for an exam, the appointment shall remain as curbside. Technician appointments will remain curbside; a staff member will take history over the phone and will then come collect your pet at the front door, we will still be charging out over the phone for these appointments.

We sincerely thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation during these unprecedented times. We look forward to seeing familiar faces again, and are excited to meet the new!

06/14/2021

We will now require a $250 (increased from $150) deposit upon scheduling any mobile service such as orthopedic surgery, ultrasound and/or echocardiogram appointments performed at our facility. This deposit goes towards your invoice, but is forfeited if the appointment is canceled with less than 48 hours notice. Please contact us with with questions or concerns. Thank you for your understanding.

06/08/2021

We are SO EXCITED to announce that we have a new member of our PPVC family starting next week! Please meet Dr. Alison King!

Dr. King grew up in California’s Central Valley before moving to the Pacific Northwest for veterinary school. She graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and followed her husband Josh, to North Carolina where he was stationed with the military. They recently moved back to the PNW to be closer to family after welcoming their son, Benjamin, in 2020. Dr. King’s areas of interest include dentistry, surgery, and nutrition. In her free time, Dr. King enjoys reading, cooking, jogging, and spending time with her pets – her two dogs Dixie and Brinkley, and a feline named Florence.

06/07/2021

Check this out, we're #6!

https://happydoggo.com/services/washington/vets-in-washington/

HUGE thank you!

06/04/2021

June is Adopt A Cat Month! Show us your adopted kitty photogs!

Below is a link to help if you are interested in adopting a new feline friend. 😻😸

https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/adopt-a-cat-month/

(Fun Fact: It's also National hug Your Cat Day today 06/04/21 😉)

05/21/2021

Please note that the clinic will be closed next Saturday - Monday in honor of Memorial Day; a time to honor all the women and men who have given their yesterday for our today. Thank you to all our military service members.

05/19/2021

We are still requiring masks be worn when interacting with our staff. Also, please know that we are working on a reopening plan and will update once we have more information. Thank you all for your understanding!

05/03/2021

Currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician 😁 If you know a LVT, we'd love to hear from them - please pass along our clinic info!

04/23/2021

It’s Veterinary Receptionist Week (celebrated 4/18-24, although we should celebrate them all year long). Thank you to ALL the client service representatives in pet care everywhere - especially with this grueling past year, they have had to work harder than ever. 👏🏻 👏🏻 Cheers to Krysta, Michaela and Kelli here at #PPVC 🖤🖤

04/19/2021

National Pet ID Week - Michelson Found Animals Foundation | Pet Adoption, Microchipping, Spay & Neuter

A good reminder to update your pet's microchip info 😁

A lost pet is every animal owner's worst nightmare. It's National Pet ID Week, so now is the perfect time to learn more about how to keep tabs on your pet.

04/12/2021

Happy #NationalPetDay to our babies!

04/06/2021

"INTERNATIONAL POOPER SCOOPER WEEK
What goes in must come out. That’s why the first week in April is International Pooper Scooper Week. It’s in recognition of a swelling problem. The week of April 1-7 every year is to educate pet owners on the importance of cleaning up after their dogs.

The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) estimates that pet pooches produce over 4.4 billion pounds of waste per year. That’s enough to cover 900 football fields with 12 inches of dog waste!
The annual convention of pooper scoopers includes a race called “a turd-herding contest.”

HOW TO OBSERVE

Do your doody and pick up after your dog, or hire someone to do it for you. Follow on social media using #PooperScooperWeek and fetch your best turd collection tips, tricks, and solutions.
Visit the website for professional Pooper Scoopers.

HISTORY

The first official International Pooper Scooper Week was in 2008. It was suggested by one of the aPaws’ board members and was subsequently voted on.
The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) was founded in February 2002 by a group of pooper scoopers who believe everyone should be able to go barefoot without a messy squish between their toes."

{Above info from https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-pooper-scooper-week-first-week-in-april}