Tumwater Veterinary Hospital

05/13/2024

Please Welcome Dr. Lauren Schafer! We're so excited to have her on our team.

Dr. Lauren Schafer grew up outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin where her love of animals developed through playing with her family pets, caring for her backyard chickens, and riding horses. Her passion for veterinary medicine started early on as she practiced her bandaging techniques on stuffed animals and often played veterinary computer games after school.

After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Dr. Schafer attended the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (Go Badgers!). Science graduation in 2017, she has moved from Wisconsin to New Mexico and then Alaska as her husband finished his PhD. She is happy to have now settled in Washington.

Dr. Schafer loves dermatology, internal medicine, and the chance to discuss complex medical issues while developing a clear treatment plan with her patient’s families. Additionally, Dr. Schafer values the roll preventative medicine plays in not just increasing lifespan, but how it contributes to the quality of those years.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Schafer loves to spend time with her husband (Phil) and dog (Jackson). Most often, they are hiking and camping in the summer or enjoying cross country skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

05/09/2024

Happy 16th Birthday to Sebastian! He dressed up for the occasion but wasn't thrilled about it 😻

05/01/2024

Welcome Dr. Dylan Rubalcaba!
We are so excited to have him apart of our team.

Originally from a small mining town in Arizona, Dr. Dylan's journey into veterinary medicine began with volunteering at the local humane society. His dedication to animal care and welfare
led him to pursue a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing his degree, he returned to Arizona, where he practiced for
several years before being drawn back to the beautiful landscape of Washington State.

In practice, Dr. Dylan enjoys the diversity of cases that come his way, whether it's conducting routine check-ups, managing chronic conditions, or performing surgeries. He values the opportunity to build strong relationships with pet owners and their companions, understanding the importance of trust and communication in providing the best possible care.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Dylan is often found biking, running, hiking, paddle boarding, or kayaking around the Sound. His thirst for knowledge extends beyond the veterinary field, and he
enjoys exploring new interests and honing new skills.

At home, Dr. Dylan is surrounded by his own furry and feathered family, including a Border Collie, a Lab/Husky mix, two Lovebirds, and two Conures.

04/22/2024

It's Veterinary Reception Week!
A time to celebrate the Front Desk Rockstars, the Chaos Coordinators, the Lobby Guardians, the Multitasking Magicians, the Unsung Healthcare Heroes we know and love as Veterinary Receptionists.

04/12/2024

Happy National Pet Day from some of the personal pets of the TVH team! 🐾

03/29/2024

How could you not love Howard with those bunny ears!? 🐰

03/28/2024

Baymax says make sure you come on in and get your picture taken with our Easter decorations! 🐣

Don’t forget to send them to us as well!

03/08/2024

We had some very cute visitors today!

02/20/2024

It’s National Love Your Pet Day! 🐾

What is your favorite thing about your pet? Drop a photo of your best friends in the comments below. 💚

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us to you and your pets!

Sincerely,
Poppy and The Tumwater Veterinary Team

12/23/2023

UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOURS:

December 25th: Closed
January 1st: Closed

We will be open normal business hours Tuesday-Friday

If your pet has an emergency, please call:
Olympia Pet Emergency at (360) 455-5155
or
Columbia River Veterinary Specialty at (360) 694-3007

All of us from TVH wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season! ❄️

12/17/2023

12/10/2023

Is your pet on the Naught or Nice List with Santa?
We have our Holiday background up. Take a photo of your pet and send it to us. Be sure to let us know what list to put them on.

12/03/2023

Happy Holidays! We are trying something new this year.
Starting December 4th - 22nd, we'll be hosting a Toy Exchange for Dogs and Cats. Have something to exchange or donate? Please help us make this fun!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving pet safety
Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends. It also can bring some hazards for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday.
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/thanksgiving-pet-safety

11/23/2023

We'll be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving. We will resume normal business hours on Friday the 24th.
We're so thankful for all you, and for entrusting us with the care of your pets.
Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/19/2023

Have you noticed changes in your dog's activity and behavior? This easy-to-use checklist can help you spot the signs of osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Take the Canine OA Pain Checklist Quiz to learn more. https://bit.ly/3OFiYdC .

Next time your in with your pet, please ask your doctor. We have a few options that would help your pet.

11/16/2023

Holidays are approaching and we want to ensure you're pets are safe.

Charlie’s Story: The Hidden Dangers Of Snow Globes And Cats
https://www.thecatniptimes.com/learn/cat-science/charlies-story-hidden-dangers-snow-globes-cats

11/11/2023

Happy Veterans Day to all the men, women and animals who have served and continue to serve this country.

We are thankful for you today, and every day. 🇺🇸

11/09/2023

We have a new Fall background for photos here at TVH! Don’t forget to share your pet’s pictures with us!
How cute is Bella!? 🐾🍂

10/30/2023

Please make sure you are keeping your pets safe this Halloween! 👻

10/29/2023

Happy National Cat Day! What a purr-fect day to spoil your feline friends!

Show us your favorite picture of your cat in the comments! 🐾

Happy National Cat Day to all our feline friends! 😻🐾🐈

10/28/2023

Poppy is sporting her bat wings this year for Halloween! Don’t forget to come take your pet’s picture with our Halloween background! We would love to see everyone’s costumes!

10/15/2023

Poppy says don’t forget to come in and take your pet’s picture with our spooky Halloween background!

09/22/2023

BArrrrrrrrrrrrrrrghK LIKE A PRIRATE DAY has passed, but you still have an opportunity to come by this afternoon for a quick photo of your pet.
We'll be taking it down after today.

09/15/2023

BAaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrghK! LIKE A PIRATE DAY | SEPTEMBER 19

We've decorated!!
Stop by and take a photo of your pet. The display we'll be up all next week. Please be sure to send us the photo so we can display your furry baby on our wall.

email us at [email protected]

09/07/2023

Happy Wednesday!

08/26/2023

Happy National Dog Day! All of us at TVH hope you and your canine companion are enjoying this sunny day! ☀️

08/15/2023

The handsome Mr Finn came in to see Dr. Bauman this morning!

Look at those ears!

08/11/2023

We had the pleasure of seeing Bubbles and Blossom for their visit today with Dr. Kristen!

They had better things to do than sit still for our silly pictures!