We saved your pet a seat.
Five vet-owned hospitals across Puget Sound, caring for pets since 1933. New patients are always welcome — most families get seen within days, not weeks.
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Veterinary Roots is where five independently owned hospitals come together to care for Puget Sound's pets — and the people who love them.
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Find your hospital
Devoted pet parents, welcome home. From first puppy visits to golden-year care, there's a Veterinary Roots hospital near you with a team that already loves your pet.
See all five hospitals
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Becoming a patient is easy
No referrals, no runaround. Pick the hospital closest to you and your pet is part of the family.
Five locations from Puyallup to Lynnwood — there's one near you, and they all share the same standard of care.
A real person answers. Tell us about your pet and we'll find a time that works — usually within a few days.
Bring any prior records if you have them — and don't worry if you don't. We'll take it from here.
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Grow your career
Your veterinary career thrives here. Bring your passion; we'll back it with mentorship, continued education, and a path all the way to practice ownership.
See open rolesThere's nothing else like this in Seattle — and there never has been.
Nine decades of neighbors trusting us with the animals they love. Our hospitals aren't a chain — they're landmarks. The clinic your grandparents brought their first dog to is still here, still independently owned, still answering the phone.
No corporate office decides how we practice medicine. The people who own these hospitals are the veterinarians standing in the exam room — and that changes everything. We do this work from the heart, for the creatures, out of pure love for the animals and the people who bring them in. It's why families stay with us for generations, and why a visit here feels less like an appointment and more like coming home.
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Rooted in community
Care shouldn't depend on a paycheck. Our sister non-profit, the Rainier Animal Fund, works to keep advanced and surgical veterinary care within reach for Washington families.
About the Rainier Animal Fund
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Good questions
Wondering if one of our hospitals is right for you and your pet — or how to join the team? Start here.
What forms of payment do you accept?+
Our hospitals require payment at the time of service. We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
What if I can't afford my pet's care?+
Please visit our sister non-profit, the Rainier Animal Fund. Its mission is to help ensure veterinary care is accessible to Western Washington families, and it maintains a library of other non-profit resources that may help.
Do you recommend pet insurance?+
Highly. Insuring your pet as early as possible safeguards them in the event of unexpected or emergency care. Providers recommended by our team include Embrace, Figo, HealthyPaws, Lemonade, Nationwide, PetsBest, Pumpkin, and Trupanion.
Are rebates or discounts available?+
Yes — we pass manufacturer discounts and rebates on preventive and prescription medications along to you. Ask your pet's hospital for a list of current rebates and promotions.
How do I apply for a job?+
Apply online, email your cover letter and resume to jobs@vetroots.com, or mail a hard copy to Veterinary Roots, Attn: Human Resources, 815 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144.
Say hello
Ready to meet a team that treats your pet like their own? We've got five hospitals full of friends we'd like you to meet.
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