Tahoma Veterinary Hospital

07/25/2025

🎉 35 Years of Tails, Nails & More! 🎉
To celebrate our 35th Anniversary, we’re offering a $35 Tech Appointment Special on select days in August — first come, first serve!

🗓 Special Dates:
📌 August 5th
📌 August 22nd
(+ more may be added as they fill up!)

🐾 Choose any two eligible tech services — like:
✨ TNT with A**l Glands
✨ TNT with Dremel Nail Trim
✨ Heartworm Test with TNT or Glands
…all for just $35 flat!

🚫 For everyone’s safety (especially our fingers!), this special excludes our spicy or extra-wiggly friends who need extra restraint or sedation — we still love them, just not in this lane. 💕

📞 Call or text us to grab your spot before they’re gone!

06/05/2025

🐾 We’re Hiring! Join Our Pack at Tahoma Veterinary Hospital! 🐾

📍 Spanaway, WA
📞 High-volume phones & appointments
📅 Scheduling + check-ins/outs
💬 Client communication with a personal touch

We’re looking for dedicated, motivated, and enthusiastic full-time CSRs to be the voice and heart of our team!

🐶 Yes, we work with animals…
But at the end of every leash, carrier, or trailer is a human who deserves kindness, clarity, and care — and that’s where YOU come in!

💵 Wage Range:
$16.66/hr (WA minimum wage) – $20/hr, depending on experience

✨ Perks include:
🦷 Medical, dental & vision insurance (for humans!)
🐕 Pet care discounts for your furry or hooved friends
💸 401k with match after 90 days
🌟 Supportive team culture

🎯 Prior customer service or animal experience is a plus — but we’re happy to train the right candidate!

📢 Hiring immediately!
Stop in to apply (bring your resume and references)

🐄 🐐 🐖 🐕 🐈 🐎 🦘

05/23/2025

Farewell to Dr. Walsh – You’ll Be So Missed!

After 5 unforgettable years at Tahoma Veterinary Hospital, we’re sending off the incredible Dr. Walsh with immense gratitude and love.

Kind, sharp, and full of quick wit, Dr. Walsh has been a steady and brilliant presence on our team. His medical knowledge, calm demeanor, and ability to brighten any room will be missed more than words can say. (And let’s be honest—we’ll also miss his legendary homemade ramen. Truly next level.)

Dr. Walsh will soon be embarking on a new adventure, with plans to head to New Zealand in the near future. While we’re sad to see him go, we’re so excited for what’s ahead and know he’ll thrive wherever he goes.

Thank you, Dr. Walsh, for everything you’ve brought to our clinic, our clients, and our lives. We’ll always be cheering you on—from Washington to wherever the world takes you.

—With love from your Tahoma Vet Fam

05/13/2025

DECEASED CATS FOUND – Hoping to Find Their Family
We’re deeply sorry to share that two deceased cats were found near 162nd Ave E turning onto OK Hwy E and were brought to us at Tahoma Veterinary Hospital.
• Cat 1: Black Domestic Shorthair, unknown s*x, no microchip. Appears to have been outside longer based on condition.
• Cat 2: Male Siamese mix with a bobtail, intact, no microchip.

They were found close to one another and may have come from the same home or neighborhood. If you believe these may be your pets, or know who they might belong to, please reach out to us. Proof of ownership will be required.

We’re so sorry for this loss, and we hope to bring closure to their family.
Please share to help them find their way home. 💔

04/23/2025

When the time comes, you’re not alone.
We understand how deeply our pets touch our lives. Saying goodbye is never easy, and we’re honored to walk alongside you during those tender moments with love and care.

We are now partnering with West Coast Pet Memorial to continue offering thoughtful, compassionate aftercare when it’s needed most.

Through this new partnership, we’re able to provide:
• 24/7 grief counseling — speak with someone who understands, any time of day or night
• A new variety of complimentary urns to honor your beloved companion.
• Custom artwork created from a small portion of your pet’s ashes — a truly unique tribute
• New terra-cotta colored clay paw prints, individually made with care
• Ink paw prints, still lovingly created by our in-clinic team
• Expanded keepsake options available directly on their website

If you’d like to see more, please visit:
www.westcoastpetmemorial.com

We remain committed to helping you say goodbye in the most meaningful and loving way possible.

When facing the loss of a beloved pet, it is often a time of overwhelming emotion. As you come to terms with this sudden change in your life, you may be left wondering how to honor your faithful companion and cherish the memories left behind. At West Coast Pet Memorial Services, we understand how ha...

04/21/2025

🚨 LOST DOG FOUND – HELP US FIND HER FAMILY! 🚨

We are currently holding a gray female bully breed found in a client’s yard near 208th & 50th in Spanaway.

📍 Location: Tahoma Veterinary Hospital
📞 Contact: 253-847-3500 (Call or Text for Identification)

To claim this dog, the owner must:
✅ Identify the dog’s collar
✅ Provide photo proof of ownership at pick-up

This pet has already been listed on Spanaway and Graham lost pet pages and will also be posted on Ring cameras in the area.

Please contact us as soon as possible if you recognize her or know her family. Let’s get this sweet girl home! 🐶💙

04/07/2025

🚨 LOST DOG FOUND NEAR BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL – PLEASE SHARE! 🚨

We are currently holding a young to early adult, intact male dog found on 4/4 near Bethel High School. This dog is not microchipped and was not wearing a collar.

📍 Location: Tahoma Veterinary Hospital
📞 Contact: 253-847-3500 (Call or Text for Identification)

To claim this dog, the owner must:
✅ Provide photo proof of ownership at pick-up

If you recognize this dog or know the owner, please reach out as soon as possible so we can help get him home.

Please share to help spread the word! 🐶🐾

03/25/2025

Heads Up, Furry Friends and Pet Parents!

We’re doing a little IT TLC behind the scenes!

Our hospital will be CLOSED Saturday, March 29th & Sunday, March 30th for an IT system upgrade—think of it as a digital spa day for our computers.

Heads-up for next week: We might be a bit slow or experience glitches on Monday, March 31st & Tuesday, April 1st as everything settles into place. Thanks in advance for your patience!

What this means for you:
• We’ll be completely closed for small animal emergencies over the weekend.
• Phones will be limited, but we’ll do our best to take calls for patients who had procedures this past week.
• Large animal services + farm calls are still happening—just a bit more limited than usual.

Thanks for bearing with us as we upgrade to serve you even better!
(And no, this isn’t an April Fools’ prank—we pinky promise.)

03/10/2025

🚨 LOST DOGS FOUND – HELP US FIND THEIR OWNER! 🚨

We are currently holding two red Labrador Retrievers at Tahoma Veterinary Hospital. These dogs were found near 224th & Orting Kapowsin Highway and are not microchipped.

📍 Holding Until: Tomorrow (before transfer to Animal Control)
📍 Location: Tahoma Veterinary Hospital
📞 Contact: 253-847-3500 (Call or Text for Identification)

To claim these dogs, the owner must:
✅ Identify the dogs’ genders and collars
✅ Provide photo proof of ownership at pick-up

If you recognize these dogs or know their owner, please contact us ASAP! We want to reunite them with their family before they are transferred to the Humane Society.

Please share to spread the word! 🐶🐾

12/14/2024

Just found Husky/Pyraness running on side of road off 224th near Bethel High School right near fire station on opposing side. Currently safe at Tahoma Veterinary Hospital. Has collar, no tags or microchip. Please message us with a description and picture if you think this pet is yours.

11/09/2024

Tan female terrier mix picked up and taken to Tahoma Veterinary Hospital. The dog is now being held at the Tacoma Humane Society. Very sweet girl, unsure of where she was picked up at, but we are hoping to make an effort to reunite her with her owners pictures are for reference and in hopes that someone will recognize her and be able to go get her! she was a very sweet dog! ❤️💕

11/02/2024

A message from our managing DVMs at Tahoma Vet ❤️

We are excited to inform you about the implementation of VetTriage, a new after-hours screening and telemedicine service, to better manage the volume of calls we receive outside of our regular office hours.

While we have always strived to be available for our clients, we are not a dedicated emergency service. By offering this after-hours service, we aim to continue supporting our community while also managing the workload more effectively.

Our team works full days and takes turns covering one evening each week, as well as every weekend, to serve our clients and assist with the overflow from other emergency services. VetTriage is designed to address basic questions and triage emergencies, filtering out minor inquiries that do not require immediate attention. This helps reduce the strain on our team and prevent burnout, allowing us to remain available for significant emergencies.

As our client base grows, so does our workload, making burnout a genuine concern. The addition of VetTriage will alleviate these issues while ensuring our clients receive the level of service and attention they need.

Please be assured that we are not going anywhere. This service is simply a measure to balance our workload while maintaining excellent client care.

Excited to continue to serve the community that we love, but maybe get some sleep,

Eric Long, DVM
Travis McKinzie, DVM
Suzannah Strauss, DVM
Tara Beyerlin, DVM
Managing Partners of Tahoma Veterinary Hospital