VCA West Seattle Veterinary Hospital

12/19/2025

Thank you to our incredible team at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center!!

You may have seen Tuesday's SWAT standoff in the news and heard that one of our beloved San Diego Police Department police dogs was injured. That is true. Yet, our valiant K9 Bowie II survived the incident, has been cleared and released by our friends at VCA Animal Hospitals, and is expected to return to duty! His recovery is nothing short of a holiday "miracle."

What's more, K9 Bowie II played a significant part in causing the suspect to give up — and end the stand-off, bringing peace and safety back to our community.

For the past 22 years, every police service dog at the San Diego Police Department has been purchased with funds donated by the community through the Police Foundation. K9 Bowie II was proudly funded through our K9 Program.

Fun fact: his official start date was Christmas Day in 2023!

These specialized canines safeguard public events, find missing persons, locate evidence, de-escalate dangerous situations, prevent shootings, and preserve life.

Learn more about our K9 Program: https://sdpolicefoundation.org/initiatives/k9-program/

12/19/2025

🎁 Still need to get the last minute holiday presents for your pets?? 🎁 Our team at VCA Lake Jackson has pet gift ideas ready for you!

12/18/2025

’Tis the season for new guests, loud sounds, and doors opening a little too often. If your pet decides to make a surprise dash like Santa's reindeer, make sure their microchip is up to date and easy to scan at your local VCA. Make an appointment here: https://vcahospitals.com/book-an-appointment

12/17/2025

How many did you get right out of 8? VCA is ready for your pet emergency care this holiday season!

12/16/2025

Don't look at the first comment

12/15/2025

It's never just one item 😅

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12/12/2025

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?🎄

12/12/2025

The holiday pet hazards tea is hot! Give extra love to your pets this season... and if your pet needs emergency care, we are here for you at VCA!

12/11/2025

POV us eating our veggies before all the holiday treats. 📸 VCA South Dade Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital

12/10/2025

It's the most wonderful time of year! Schedule your free first exam: https://vca.mobi/4aeMe7D

12/09/2025

On this International Day of Veterinary Medicine—and every day—we’re proud to care for your pets. Across VCA and throughout our Mars Veterinary Health family, we’re celebrating the incredible Associates around the world who make life better for pets every day.

12/04/2025

Teddy and Liam and Shaina oh my! These two little turtle doves came in last month to get their yearly dental cleanings. They left with a sparkly smiles and wagging tails! ✨🦷🪥✨

12/04/2025

There's still time to book your end-of-year exam for your best friend at your local VCA! Find your hospital here: https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

12/03/2025

Zoom to the comments to share your cat zoomie stories!

11/21/2025

Holiday hours next week! 🦃🌽
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, we recommend calling any of the following emergency animal hospitals:
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Renton/Tukwila, WA): 425-496-1000
- Vet Emergency Group (Queen Anne/Interbay - Seattle, WA): (564) 888-4898
- Emerald City Emergency Clinic (Fremont/Wallingford - Seattle, WA): (206) 634-9000
- Timberline Vet Emergency & Specialty (Northgate - Seattle, WA): 206-828-6868
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Kirkland, WA): 425-823-9111
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Lakewood/Tacoma, WA): (253) 474-0791

11/14/2025

It’s raining cats and dogs out there! Perfect time to bring out the rubber ducky raincoat ☔️🌈🐾 Thanks Luke for bringing us some sunshine!

11/07/2025

🐶🐱 We are closing early next Tuesday the 11th due to a staff meeting.
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, we recommend calling any of the following emergency animal hospitals:
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Renton/Tukwila, WA): 425-496-1000
- Vet Emergency Group (Queen Anne/Interbay - Seattle, WA): (564) 888-4898
- Emerald City Emergency Clinic (Fremont/Wallingford - Seattle, WA): (206) 634-9000
- Timberline Vet Emergency & Specialty (Northgate - Seattle, WA): 206-828-6868
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Kirkland, WA): 425-823-9111
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Lakewood/Tacoma, WA): (253) 474-0791

11/04/2025

Winner winner chicken dinner! (Unless your pet has allergies then better stick with a hydrolyzed protein diet). It was a hard decision to make but the team voted and we have our dog and cat winners for our 2025 costume contest!!! Congratulations Ace and Millie, as well as a big thank you to all our adorable contestants and honorary mention. We can’t wait for next Halloween! 🎃 🐾

10/30/2025

We were visited by the skeleton of today! Dr. Apicella didn’t need X-rays to make sure that all of his bones were perfect! 🎃👻 It is not too late to submit your photos for our costume contest! If your fur baby is one of our patients please email us a photo of them in their costume to vcawestseattle@vca for a chance to win a prize!

10/22/2025

Gustavo wanted to make sure everyone knew our holiday hours for next week! 🎃👻🍭
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, we recommend calling any of the following emergency animal hospitals:
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Renton/Tukwila, WA): 425-496-1000
- Vet Emergency Group (Queen Anne/Interbay - Seattle, WA): (564) 888-4898
- Emerald City Emergency Clinic (Fremont/Wallingford - Seattle, WA): (206) 634-9000
- Timberline Vet Emergency & Specialty (Northgate - Seattle, WA): 206-828-6868
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Kirkland, WA): 425-823-9111
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Lakewood/Tacoma, WA): (253) 474-0791

10/17/2025

Meet our newest CareClub member Frankie! She is so soft and sweet we just can’t get enough of her. 😻😽🧡

10/10/2025

Did you know that Dr. Plosky’s pup Winston Mochibear Pupperton has his very own coloring page? Ask our friendly CSRs for a copy to color while you wait for your appointment. Designed by our very own kennel attendant Payton.

10/10/2025

Come one come all! 🎃 Creepy, cuddly, crawly critters send us your photos for our Halloween costume contest! You must be a current patient for a chance to win! 👻 has the perfect backdrop for a photo of your furry friend, grab a pumpkin while you are there!

10/09/2025

Winston getting his senior blood pressure check! 🎃🐾