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Seattle Veterinary Specialists

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Seattle Veterinary Specialists
Address: 805 Madison St #100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Phone: (206) 624-9111
State: Washington
City: Seattle
Zip Code: 98104


Opening Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Reviews
Oh, how I wish I had read reviews before taking our dog to this clinic. On January 31 our 11 1/2 year old Alaskan Malamute appeared to not feel well. We took him to our trusted local vet who felt we needed lab and diagnostic tests he could not do at his office. So we immediately took him to SVA. He was seen immediately, then we spoke with the Dr. She reported that an ultrasound showed a large tumor on his liver and was bleeding internally. It could not be determined if it was malignant or benign, or had spread to other organs. She said it could be removed and then followed up with chemotheraphy. At no point in our conversation were any other options offered or discussed. We were told there was a 60-70% chance it would be malignant. She recommended we leave him overnight so they could manage his pain and then be examined by the surgeon. On her recommendation, that is what we did. We paid our initial $2700 bill, and were given a surgical estimate of $3700 to $7000. We left our boy thinking he would be in good hands. In the morning we spoke with our vet after he spoke to the SVA vet. The reality of the situation was that there was more like a 90% chance of malignancy, AND doing the surgery & chemo we would be lucky to have him for 2-3 more months. Our own vet is all about what is best for the animal.....not SVA's pocketbook. The reality of the situation was that Tank was 11 1/2, and dogs of his breed and size have an average lifespan of 7-8 years. To put him thru surgery, and chemo would only be asking him to suffer so we didn't have to let him go. We couldn't let that happen. So we made the painful decision it was time to say goodby. We instructed SVA that we would come get him and he would spend his last hours with people who loved him. **Now, the important part of this narrative. When we arrived to pick him up he was in obvious pain. I was given his chart when paying the bill . It was noted in the chart he was given morphine for pain at around 10:00, he relaxed & slept. He awoke again around 4:00 and was in obvious discomfort, BUT was not given anymore morphine "because they ran out!!!" How does an animal hospital run out of pain medication---INCOMPETENCE. So our boy not only spent his last night alone in a strange place but his discomfort was exzerbated by the fact he was not given medication for pain. It became clear very quickly that this business was all about making money and NOT about what is best for the animal involved. Fortunately, we were in a position to spend the $10,000-$12,000 they were quoting for care, but not everyone can do that. What about those people? They love their pets just as much as we loved our Tank. This place is an embarrasment to veterinary medicine. On the company website it states:"Compassion is the foundation of everything we do, and that includes providing compassionate care to our clients in the form of excellent service." Perhaps they should take some of the fees they are earning and have a comprehensive review of those compassionate goals for their 3000 employees. What ever happened to the oath, "first do no harm"....??? Ask Tank. He, a dog who brought happiness, love and smiles to so many was made to suffer the last hours of his life would say, "I hurt." Please don't make your beloved pet go thru this. Find a nice, local independant vet who puts the good of the animal first, and patronize that business.
8 years ago (23-02-2018)
I don't usually write negative reviews but at this point I'm loosing my kitty because of their mistake so I think it would be fair to write about it here because I came to this veterinary after reading all positive reviews. In August my cat was blocked and I went to the emergency .... All technicians and vet seemed nice. Blockage is very common procedure for vet emergencies. It might be complicated in some cases but all what I heard from doctors ... he is a great kitty, he is doing fine, and everything went smooth. I got him back after two days at the emergency and he looked miserable and he was having blood drops. They also didn't prescribed him antibiotic, only a pain killer and prazosin. I called and asked for it because of all that blood (after speaking with my regular vet) ... but they said there is no reason for it. So I went to the normal vet next day, and they were surprised that he is having blood drops all the time and couldn't empty his bladder next day after emergency and catheter and that nobody prescribed him antibiotic. So this vet prescribed antibiotic and emptied his bladder and send us home hoping that trauma they caused to his urethra will heal. At some point of the night I felt like my kitty dies and rushed to the another vet emergency (because I didn't trust first one anymore). Another emergency vet told me that he is blocked again and the only reason for it is because first emergency didn't keep catheter in enough time. That's why it happened so quickly and his kidney levels were skyrocketing so they put him on iv fluids and placed another catheter. I will not write the whole story... when even such a simple question "if there is any other food except royal s/o or hills c/d wasn't answered" ...for example second emergency vet knew right away that there some other options except these two most common popular for cats with different need ...Anyway.... at the end trauma to his urethra caused by this vet formed scar tissue that completely blocked him. I payed for this service $2500 .... and after that I had to pay even more trying to save my cat after their "help". So if you have any extra 20-30 minutes, maybe it is worth the drive and they wouldn't be so careless.
9 years ago (13-10-2017)
Stay away!!!! My dog went in for a TPLO and died on her third day at home (Christams Eve). I understand that all surgeries have a risks and potential for complications; however, I am not sure the ER techs at SVS (bluepearl) realize this. First, the things I realized after I got home and have nothing to do with the death of the most wonderful, loving dog ever. The discharge nurse did not demonstrate the sling for me though I obviously had questions. I asked her for help and advice for getting her in and out of the car, she provided some verbal instruction but no correction or other advice (or an actual demo). Also, at discharge, the nurse did not go over Range of Motion (ROM) exercises or demonstrate them. I saw in my packet that I was expected to stretch the limb; however, it wasn't clear when to start or how to. My research indicated that ROM exercises should start day 1 and that your discharge nurse should demonstrate these for you, again no clarity or demo. So on the first day home, our puppy was fine, she ate her dinner and had water and got plenty of rest, going out only for bathroom breaks. She was clearly doing well, she even barked at random noises, which is very typical of her (we live in an apartment). On the second day things weren't so good. I prepared her breakfast and prepared to give her her medication. She refused her food and water and resisted her medication. After a couple of hours my concerns grew, I had offered her cheese (her favorite) and another snack, both of which she refused. We also noticed her breathing and panting had increased. She was also drooling excessively at this point. We proceeded to call SVS ER and went over our concerns; drooling, rapid breathing/panting, refusing food and snacks, and even how she had become more lethargic (not wagging her tail). The ER tech came across unconcerned and discussed with the ER Doctor on duty. They concluded that we should skip on one of the medications and see how she does and to contact them in the morning if there was no change. Later that night we proceeded to take our puppy out for a bathroom break, success, brought her in where she proceeded to drink water, a first for the day. We thought things were looking up so we proceeded to go to bed, this would be the last time we saw our puppy alive. Around 5:30 a.m. I woke up, as normal to feed the dogs. At this time I discovered our Sasha had passed over night. Estimates put her time of death at about 3:00 a.m., roughly 3 - 3.5 hours after her potty break and water and we had all gone to bed. We heard no noises so we believe she passed quite peacefully, likely her heart simply gave out. Of course we were devastated and are still grieving her passing. I called the ER to let them know Sasha had passed. They read the standard line, "we are sorry for your loss." Other than that they were not interested or concerned. I even asked them if we should do something to find out the cause of death. They said that that was an option; however, it would cost over $800. One would think if a pet passes shortly after their doctors perform a surgery that they would want to know and understand the cause of death. I thought they'd want to understand, a learning experience, there's a reason it's called a postmortem; they weren't interested. This whole experience was devastating to our family. I'm hopeful that this review will save the life of a dog (or cat). The whole thing, upon reflecting, makes me think SVS bluepearl are simply interested in the bottom line. Again, I understand risks and complications and there's no telling if Sasha would have lived or passed if the ER had said bring her in, but the facts remain; the discharge nurse wasn't interested in demoing exercises or the sling, the ER nurse and doctor seemed so unconcerned about her rapid deterioration of health, and finally the fact that the ER nurse had no care or concern regarding the passing of our dog and had no interest in learning the cause. RIP Sasha, December 24, 2008 - December 24, 2017
9 years ago (25-12-2017)
Karma was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with hybrid lymphoma and we ere told that she had 30 to 50 days without treatment.Luckily we are at 50 days and she is looking great.SVS has been great all the way around.We have a fight ahead but we are glad to be with them.We feel she is getting the best care available. Yes we luckily have insurance and will never be without it again.Karma is 5 and beautiful and hopefully be with us for a long time.
9 years ago (18-12-2017)
Update: I called the number provided They listen my concerns and everything they can tell - we understand but can’t help you and will not compensate the damage to an animal they did. Also they did not agree with any other doctor that cateter should stay at least 24 hours (not 13 hours). Update: just get information that they faked the hours in their records and deny that they give my veterinarian the information about 13 hours cateterisation.
9 years ago (23-10-2017)
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