Bellevue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

07/28/2024

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to a great person and an amazing colleague who makes our work days more enjoyable. Happy Birthday Dr. Duane Robinson!

07/26/2024

HAPPENING NOW: We are finishing up our CE Event featuring a vital topic - Respiratory Emergencies. It was a packed house! Thank you to our attendees! We are proud to host events like this to help the referring veterinary professionals in our community!

07/12/2024

You've got to be kitten us! We missed National Kitten Day?! Even though we are a day late, we can still celebrate the kitties we know and love at Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty. Help us celebrate by posting your kitty here, too!

07/04/2024

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty is OPEN today! If your pet has an urgent need for medical attention and care, please contact us. Our team offers 24/7 emergency care to pets.

07/02/2024

Join us at Bai Tong restaurant in Redmond for a complimentary dinner and discussion on respiratory emergencies with our Emergency Room Criticalist Dr. Megan Davis, DVM, DACVECC on Thursday, July 25th. DVMs and LVTs are invited. RSVP NOW and save your spot!

06/30/2024

If your pet has gotten into a common toxin, our hospital can help! Toxicity can range from mild discomfort to severe poisoning.

06/25/2024

Join us for our upcoming CE Event -- happening THIS THURSDAY! Please RSVP using the link listed here or the QR Code in the image. DVMs + LVTs welcome. Dr. Duane Robinson, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-SA, is a board-certified Veterinary Surgeon with extensive experience in soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. Following completion of his residency and PhD at the University of Minnesota, he was on faculty at Louisiana State University and the University of California, Davis. He has been providing specialty services in the Seattle area since 2017. He is accepting new patients!

06/21/2024

We are Hiring!! Join our team of veterinary professionals by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
We are looking to fill a Hospital Aide role, a Customer Service Representative, and a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

06/19/2024

Our Licensed Vet Tech, Lacy, has a superstar blood donor dog named Pippin who was ready and able to donate blood to a dog in need today. Thank you for being a hero today Pippin!

06/15/2024

Join us on June 27th for another installment in our CE Event Series! Dr. Duane Robinson will be presenting on Luxations: How To Approach + When To Refer
RSVP HERE: https://bellevueveterspecialty.com/bves-ce-spring-series/

06/13/2024

Our next two CE Events are live and ready for your RSVPs! June 27th and July 25th. We know veterinary medicine never stops changing, so we never stop learning. Check them out by following the QR code!

06/12/2024

Not only is it Modok's first day with us, but it's also his birthday! Happy Birthday Modok! Send him some love!

06/09/2024

, we are excited to be at the Fun Run and Walk! We are honored to support and partner with the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation to help further the shelter's mission to provide critical services for our community's most vulnerable animals.

06/06/2024

Today, we celebrate our one-year anniversary! We are celebrating one year of compassionate care and community connection. Thank you for your continued trust and support. We look forward to many more years of partnership.

05/27/2024

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their legacy lives on in the hearts of a grateful nation.

05/24/2024

Please join us for our upcoming CE event on Thursday, May 30th! We will be featuring our Internist Dr. Kayode Garraway, DVM, MS, DACVIM. He will be sharing his knowledge on chronic hepatopathies in dogs and cats. *All DMVs and LVTs invited!*
RSVP HERE: https://bellevueveterspecialty.com/bves-ce-spring-series/

05/22/2024

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Hospital was established with one goal in mind: to be there for pets and their people.

Our veterinary oncologist, Dr. Koshino, works closely with pet owners and a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and palliative care. By combining expertise in oncology and a deep understanding of animal behavior and physiology, we strive to improve the quality of life and extend the precious time shared with beloved animal companions.

05/17/2024

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month.

One of the most common cancers in pets is lymphoma.

Lymphoma is cancer of lymphocytes (type of white blood cell). Because lymphocytes are circulated in the bloodstream, lymphoma can occur almost anywhere in the body. Commonly in dogs, one of the first signs are enlarged lymph nodes - the ones under the jaw, on the chest, in the armpit, and the back of the knee are the easiest to notice when enlarged. Other signs in dogs and cats include weight loss, vomiting, decreased appetite, and lethargy.

Diagnostics for lymphoma can include abdominal ultrasound, chest radiographs (x-rays), and sampling of any enlarged lymph nodes or masses found via biopsy or fine needle aspirate for histopathology or cytology. In some cases, additional testing to further characterize the type of lymphoma is sent out to a special lab to aide in determining the best course of treatment and give a better idea of prognosis.

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty has ultrasound capabilities several times a week and has a pathologist on staff who can read cytology. This leads to a quicker turnaround time for testing and increases the likelihood of getting a diagnostic sample, as the sample can often be checked for quality at the time of sampling.

Treatment for lymphoma often includes steroids and chemotherapy. Radiation is also an option if the lymphoma is contained to one location.

Our first priority in treating lymphoma and any other cancer is quality of life during treatment. Many pets experience mild to no side effects during treatment. It is important to us that pets feel as well as possible and we are giving them more good days.

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty has an oncologist on staff, Dr. Akiko Koshino. She and her team can help guide you through these conversations and with treatment options if needed.

05/15/2024

Join us at our upcoming CE Event! Details below. RSVP here: https://bellevueveterspecialty.com/bves-ce-spring-series/

05/08/2024

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty is proud to partner with the Canine Cancer Alliance. At the recent Wag Love Life 5K Walk, we sponsored the Flower Pawr Tribute Wall to honor the dogs that have been affected by cancer.

04/30/2024

Thank you for joining us at our recent CE Event! Dr. Anastacia Davis, DVM, DACVS presented on the science of mast cell tumors and other masses that require surgical removal and medical intervention. To see our other CE Events, past and future, go to our website:

CE EventsApril 24th CE Event DetailsMass Excisions: When, Where, How Much?Presented by Anastacia Davis, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)When: April 24th, 20245:00 – 6:30 pm social gathering for drinks and appetizers 6:30 – 7:30 pm dinner will be served with 1 hour of CE lecture with 30 minutes for Q&AW...

04/27/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day! We thank our veterinarians for all they do to keep our animals safe and healthy. We love our BVES vets!

04/26/2024

Lisa is passionate about helping pets and their people live the best life possible. After growing up with furry family members Lisa has chosen to dedicate her career to them, spending the past two decades working in all facets of veterinary medicine and animal welfare. Outside of work she enjoys hiking with her dog Henri, traveling, baking, and trying to knit with the assistance of her cats Fiona and Nikko. Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week!

04/25/2024

To continue the celebration of Veterinary Receptionist Week, today we highlight Meggan. Meggan is always calm, professional, and empathetic towards our clients when their animals are in crisis. Meggan has a senior pet cat named Kitters. In her spare time, Meggan enjoys watching MMA and exploring the outdoors in our gorgeous PNW.

04/24/2024

Our Lead Customer Service Representative is Erica. Erica and her family moved from Texas last summer to join our team. She brings a warm, welcoming spirit and a positive attitude. Erica enjoys reading and has an ambitious goal of reading 75 books this year! Erica and her husband have 4 wonderful kiddos and 2 dogs.

04/23/2024

Sam is a Washington native who moved back home last summer after living in Michigan for several years. Recently, she completed a certification in Veterinary Reception with a focus for emergency and specialty hospitals. She enjoys crafting, reading, playing music, and playing video games. Sam and her partner have 1 dog named Finn and 3 cats named Callie, Kiki, and Carmy.

04/22/2024

Happy Vet Receptionist Week! Meet Juliette! Juliette moved to Seattle in 2019 to attend UW and recently graduated in 2023. She enjoys knitting, crocheting, and taking care of her 15 year old cat, Rodi. When she’s not at the front desk, she’s either on a walk with friends or snuggled up at home and watching TV.

04/22/2024

Please join us for our upcoming CE event THIS Wednesday, April 24th! Dr. Anastacia Davis, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA will be presenting pertinent information regarding Mass Excisions. RSVP HERE: https://bellevueveterspecialty.com/bves-ce-spring-series/

04/20/2024

Meet Dandy! She was lost and standing in the middle of the road, picked up by a fellow animal lover, and brought to our hospital. Because Dandy was at the shelter prior to being adopted, we were able to successfully her with her pet companion.

Microchipping your pet will provide reliable and permanent identification, which will give your pet the best chance of being identified and returned to you if they are lost or stolen.

04/19/2024

There is still space for our CE event presented by our surgeon Dr. Anastacia Davis at Bai Tong in Redmond on Wednesday, 4/24/24. RSVP today and save your spot!