Tahoma Veterinary Hospital

06/11/2024

Hello Clients of Tahoma Veterinary Hospital! With the 4th of July right around the corner - we encourage you to start calling and requesting refills for any anti-anxiety medications your pets require to help make the holiday go a little smoother. Your pet must be up to date on their annual examination in order for us to prescribe these medications.

Additionally, we require 48-72 hours for refill requests to be processed and filled.

Thank you and we look forward to helping you and your critters have a safe and happy Independence Day!

05/30/2024

A Good Samaritan came by to check for a microchip for a super cute female tan pit/husky mix! Found in Spanaway. One ear stands up perfectly and the other has curl at the top! Blue eyes and a great disposition, if you think this is your little girl please feel free to message us on Facebook only as we are closed for normal business hours now. Thank you!

04/12/2024

How fun would it be to see baby goats/kittes/puppies at work? 🐶🐐🐮

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

04/11/2024

Update: Owner found

This morning we found a deceased female German Shepherd mix by our clinic, there is no microchip, she is a lighter tan colored GSD with no distinctive markings, a bushy tail maybe under 5 years old possibly spayed due to no mammary development. If you think this was your poor baby give us a call. We have a paw print ready for you 💔

03/28/2024

Hello clients of TVH! Yesterday we suffered an internet outage that also took down our phone system. Additionally, we are rotating staff due to seasonal illnesses. At this time, we are working as diligently as possible to catch up on the back log of voicemails; we received many “Urgent”’type voicemails that we are making a priority to call those back first. Refills will take a bit longer but we will through those second, and work on all other return calls as we are able to do so. We encourage you to call back if you called and left a non-urgent voicemail for routine services, or pricing estimates. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and circumstances beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we work to get caught up!! Thank you!

02/03/2024

Attention Clients and Patients of Tahoma Veterinary Hospital

We will be closed this weekend on Saturday February 3rd and Sunday February 4th, offering ONLY Urgent/Emergency care by APPOINTMENT only. If you need to be seen, please call our main line and follow the prompts to page the on call doctor and their team. Please leave a detailed message with a call back number so they may reach you.
We have rescheduled all regular appointments and appreciate those of you who helped us in doing so.
This closure is a long awaited IT update for our office. It is the first of a few phases but we are very excited to start making progress in our systems that will help us provide a better client and patient experience during your visits.
Thank you all for the continued support, we appreciate our furry friends and their owners for being so understanding.

Tahoma Veterinary Hospital Management Team

12/18/2023

12/07/2023

Hello pet parents! We are writing this to inform we have been experiencing IT issues; we had a power outage and an internet outage that took us out for a full business day. In addition to that, we have many staff out sick, as we combat the cold and flu season. We are working hard to get caught up, but we are currently inundated with voicemails to return and emails to address. Due to the backlog, if you are still in need of assistance or to get your pet scheduled for something urgently, please call us to connect. We want to make sure we don’t miss anyone or leave anyone in need.

We apologize for these inconvenient circumstances, but they are beyond our control. We appreciate your kindness and patience during this time, thank you!

Friendly reminder: that we are offering small animal emergency services until 10pm, large animal emergency services are offered 24/7.
Urgent care appointments/same day appointments/after hours appointments all incur an additional fee.

We appreciate the support from our community and wish you all a happy holiday season!

11/30/2023

Good morning lovely clients!

Our internet has been down since this morning as well as our phones, if you have been trying to get a hold of us we are very sorry! We are expecting to be up and going with our phones around 4-5pm. If your pet is having a life threatening emergency please call the on call phone at (253) 318-4274. *** please only call this phone number if your pet needs to be seen ASAP** do not call for prescriptions or anything non emergency related. Thank you for your patience and we will keep you updated on our internet/phone situation!

10/03/2023

Update: owner found and returned home safely 💕

Someone wandered into our back parking lot! Very sweet male neutered, microchipped as well but not registered! If he looks familiar please contact us! 253-847-3500

09/14/2023

Happy Thursday everyone! As a huge thank you for all of our service members (active and retired) in all branches, please enjoy a 10% discount on all services, just show your military id when checking out or mention it in the room with your doctor and show your ID and we will happy to honor that discount, it’s the least we can do for the sacrifices you have made to keep us safe. Thank you!

07/22/2023

Good evening wonderful clients at tahoma vet, our website is changing along with our email address. the [email protected] is no longer valid. If you need to contact us through email, please contact [email protected]
Thank you and have a purrfect weekend!

03/11/2023

March 11th we will be closed for an all staff training. We will still have some limited emergency services available, please call ahead to our after hours line. Thank you for your understanding as we take time to further improve the care we provide for your pets!

01/13/2023

February is dental month 🥳 🦷 🪥

Get a 10% discount on your pets dental the whole month of February.

Dental hygiene for your pet is extremely important!

While brushing your furry friends teeth can sometimes help prevent dental disease, it won’t 100% take care of any issues that your pet may be having with their teeth!

Call us today to get your cat, dog or horse scheduled with us 253-847-3500

12/28/2022

FOUND CAT: Cat Canopy rescued a cat that had reportedly been in the tree for 2-3 days. Near the Mountain Highway/224th cross street. Cat is a dilute calico with very identifiable markings, but is not chipped. Help us find the family!

Please call Tahoma Veterinary Hospital 253-847-3500. We will have her held here for 24 hours, awaiting a Humane Society Transport tomorrow.

Update: we have not found the owner yet! Our thoughts go out to the owners who have contacted us with their missing kitties. She is now at the Human Society as of this morning.

12/28/2022

Your pet is part of your family, so get them healthcare like you would your kids! Protect your pet’s health with preventative veterinary care by scheduling an appointment today. tahomavet.com

12/26/2022

Don’t leave something as important as your pet’s health to chance! Make sure you get appropriate veterinary care for your pet on a regular basis. Preventative care and prompt treatment can make all the difference. tahomavet.com

12/24/2022

We had a very special appointment this morning! Santas reindeer had their yearly vaccines and health certificates and were given the green light to fly by Dr.McKinzie and are on their way back to Santa to get ready for a night of flying! Happy holidays from all our staff at TVH 🎄

12/23/2022

The veterinary team at our clinic would like to wish you a very happy holiday season. We hope that you and your loved ones have a safe and joyous time. From all of us here, thank you for your continued business throughout the year. We look forward to serving you in 2023. tahomavet.com

12/22/2022

Update: this little lady has been adopted just in time for Christmas! Thank you all for your inquires and sharing!

This little lady is up for adoption!🎄She was surrendered to us a few weeks ago and is around 15weeks old.

We’ve verified that she’s already been spayed and needs one more round of vaccines to have her full kitten boosters.

This sweet girls Christmas wish is to find her new furever home, and is currently at the clinic waiting for you to meet her! If you’re interested in this little girl give us a call at 253-847-3500!

12/21/2022

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, nearly 54 percent of dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese. This number continues to rise as Americans continue to overfeed their pets. Schedule a consultation today so we can help ensure your pet lives an optimal lifestyle. tahomavet.com

12/19/2022

Veterinary clinic visitation can be a stressful experience for both pets and their owners. Arrive early so that your pet isn't rushed and has plenty of time to adjust to the new environment. Bring all of your pet's medical records with you so that the vet has as much information as possible about your furry friend. Call today for an appointment. tahomavet.com

12/16/2022

It’s the most wonderful time of year - don’t forget to keep your furry friends safe this Christmas! Don't let pets go near your Christmas tree or eat any food they shouldn't have. You can also contact us for an end-of-year exam to ensure they're healthy for the upcoming year. tahomavet.com

12/14/2022

Furry friends need regular check-ups too. Our doctors are highly experienced in providing quality veterinary care and preventive measures to keep pets healthy. Schedule an appointment today! tahomavet.com

12/13/2022

“But do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all? Zeke the red antlered goat.” 🎶

12/12/2022

Most pet owners are able to tell when something needs attention with their pet, such as a laceration or dental issue. However, have you noticed any changes in the behavior of your pets? Sometimes, behavioral changes are a sign that your pet might be silently suffering. Call today to get a complete evaluation. tahomavet.com

12/10/2022

It's important to understand that dogs and cats can suffer from skin conditions just like us. While you might not give it a second thought, these problems can lead to destruction in their quality of life. They are also at risk of developing more complicated internal problems. If you suspect your pet has a problem with its skin, give us a call today. tahomavet.com

12/09/2022

We are excited to announce that we are hosting Chiropractor Dr. Hannah Sanchez, DC! She grew up in this area and showed horses in Pierce County 4H and WAHSET. She went to Palmer Chiropractic College and graduated this last October with a special focus in animal chiropractic. Dr. Sanchez is certified through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), she adjusts animals big and small. She has seen horses and dogs so far, but she is willing to see any critter.

Dr. Sanchez is available on Friday’s from 9am-5pm in hospital only, but can do house/farm/house calls Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

If your animal has been experiencing unexplained lameness, behavioral changes, or back pain and stiffness give Dr. Sanchez a call at (253-312-8075) to schedule an appointment with her, or visit her page! Sanchez Animal Chiropractic

12/09/2022

Spaying or neutering your pup or kitty is a significant part of keeping them healthy and happy! Many surgeries prevent unwanted pregnancies, reduce behavioral issues, and even help to safeguard against certain diseases. Schedule an appointment for your kitten or puppy. tahomavet.com