Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Seattle
Since 1951, Northeast Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare for Seattle families. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff treat every pet as if they were our own, combining compassionate care with advanced medical expertise. We offer comprehensive services including wellness exams, surgical procedures, emergency care, and specialized treatments for chronic conditions. Our state-of-the-art facility features modern diagnostic tools, surgical laser technology, and 24/7 emergency support to address urgent needs. With a focus on preventative care and client education, we help pet owners make informed decisions about nutrition, vaccinations, and senior pet needs.Our practice philosophy emphasizes early disease detection through regular bloodwork and age-specific assessments, ensuring pets maintain optimal health throughout their lives. The hospital maintains rigorous safety protocols for anesthesia and surgical procedures while providing pain management and post-operative care. We also offer specialized services like acupuncture, laser therapy, and microchipping to enhance pet well-being. Our team's expertise spans routine care to complex medical cases, supported by ongoing professional development and collaboration with veterinary specialists when needed.
Services
Wellness Exams
Surgical Procedures
Emergency Care
Diagnostic Testing
Senior Pet Care
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Microchipping
Nutrition Counseling
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of continuous veterinary expertise in Seattle
- Our hospital maintains 24/7 emergency care availability
- We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and surgical technology
- Our team provides personalized nutrition counseling and chronic disease management
- We offer specialized services including acupuncture and laser therapy
What people say
Best care
Caring staff
Thorough examinations
Compassionate professionals
Patient handling
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams include nose-to-tail physical assessments, age-specific evaluations, and early disease detection. We recommend annual exams for most pets and bi-annual visits for seniors. These preventive check-ups help identify subtle health changes before they become serious issues. Our veterinarians perform thorough physical examinations while tracking your pet's medical history and vaccination records.
Surgical Procedures
We perform routine and advanced surgical procedures using state-of-the-art equipment and modern anesthetic protocols. Our surgical services include spay/neuter operations, mass removals, soft tissue surgeries, and dental procedures. Each patient receives pre-operative assessments, intraoperative monitoring with EKG and pulse oximetry, and post-operative pain management. Our surgical laser reduces bleeding, pain, and infection risk during procedures.
Emergency Care
Our hospital provides 24/7 emergency veterinary services for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illness. We offer immediate diagnostic testing, stabilization treatments, and surgical interventions when needed. For after-hours emergencies, we coordinate care with local specialty hospitals while maintaining continuous patient monitoring in our treatment area. Our staff handles urgent cases like fractures, seizures, and respiratory distress.
Diagnostic Testing
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include in-house blood analysis, digital radiography, ultrasound imaging, and specialized lab testing. We perform pre-anesthetic bloodwork, geriatric screening panels, and disease-specific diagnostics. Our diagnostic tools help identify internal injuries, organ function issues, and infectious diseases. We utilize tonometry for eye pressure testing and EKG for cardiac evaluations.
Senior Pet Care
Specialized senior pet services include age-specific wellness exams, chronic disease management, and mobility support. We offer arthritis treatment, organ function monitoring, and cognitive health assessments. Our team develops customized care plans for older pets, focusing on pain management, nutrition, and quality-of-life improvements. We provide guidance for end-of-life decisions and euthanasia services when needed.
People
Erik Christensen
Veterinarian
Dr. Erik Christensen provides comprehensive veterinary care with a focus on preventive medicine and patient comfort. He emphasizes clear communication with pet owners while maintaining high medical standards.
Betsy DiPasquale
Veterinarian
Dr. Betsy DiPasquale specializes in companion animal care, offering expertise in both routine wellness exams and complex medical cases while prioritizing compassionate patient handling.
Stephanie Edwards
Veterinarian
Dr. Stephanie Edwards combines medical expertise with patient-centered care, focusing on building long-term relationships with pet owners to optimize animal health outcomes.
Benjamin Fisher
Veterinarian
Dr. Benjamin Fisher delivers comprehensive veterinary services with particular interest in surgical procedures and pain management techniques for improved patient recovery.
Kaitie Ivory
Veterinarian
Dr. Kaitie Ivory provides compassionate care for companion animals, emphasizing preventive medicine and client education to support lifelong pet health maintenance.
Questions
How often should my pet have a wellness exam?
We recommend annual exams for most pets and bi-annual visits for seniors to ensure early disease detection and preventive care.
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency care for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, seizures, and respiratory distress with immediate diagnostic and stabilization services.
Do you offer specialized care for senior pets?
Yes, we provide geriatric assessments, chronic disease management, and mobility support tailored to aging pets' specific health needs.
What surgical procedures do you perform?
Our surgical services include spay/neuter operations, mass removals, soft tissue surgeries, and dental procedures using modern anesthetic protocols.
How do you handle dental care for pets?
We offer comprehensive dental services including cleanings, x-rays, extractions, and oral health assessments to prevent periodontal disease.
What diagnostic tools are available?
Our diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house blood testing, and specialized lab services for accurate medical evaluations.
