Rainier Beach Veterinary Hospital

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Jonathan Valdez

Great staff and affordable prices. EDIT: Sorry I really really really needed to edit my post. This place is amazing. Utterly amazing. A couple month ago my cat wasnt acting right and lost a ton of weight, drastically, we rushed him here to this facitlity where Dr. Young and his staff took him in to run extra analysis. Turned out he had cancer, a real aggressive form in the pancrease. Dr. Young asked if we could keep him for a week to run extra diagnostics as well as other treatments. I agreed and for the entire week I was on pins and needles. Edge of my seat from morning to close waiting for an answer on my boy. They were kind and updated me every afternoon about his condition, and every day it wasnt look too good. Finally, on New Years Eve, the day the office was closed and the entire staff was off, Dr. Young told me that no treatment would be able to fix his issue and that jaundice was starting to hit really hard. All he can do is tell me that there was no way he could fight it, and if we were to go the option of cancer medication/treatment, its not as good as it is for humans. Might get a couple of months, if that, and pay A LOT in order to make it happen. He left the choice up to us, but if we wanted, he would allow us to come in and say our good byes. So on New years eve, Dr. Young drove in, and we all sat down to say good bye to my beloved friend. Im not going to lie, I cried ridiculously hard, harder then I ever did for even family members. Its hard when you put so much love and care to a pet or a child that you took care of. That was love from a nurturing stand point, and there was nothing I could do. I took a while for me to say good bye, but the Dr. was amazing, he was patient, and he knew what I was going through. Hes seen it before, probably the hardest part of his job. I know he wants the best for all his clients, but sometimes you cant save them all. For the way he handled that situation, Rainier Beach Vet, specially Dr. Young, they got my business for life. They even sent me a card in the mail, helping to console me. Thats something you dont get in this world anymore; compassion, kindness, caring. I want my Vet to have these qualities, they are the ones taking care of my family. Thank you so much Dr. Young and the Staff of Ranier Beach Veterinary.

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Rebekah Binns

My dog overdosed on Rimadyl (she ate the entire bottle) and I rushed her into RBVH during their walk-in hours. I got her there within 60 minutes of her ingesting the medicine and they saw her right away. I sat there for 2 hours waiting with no update until I asked. Finally I was told that I needed to leave her there and to call back at 4pm for an update. I did appreciate that they understood the severity of the situation and started treatment right away, but the lack of communication left me unsettled. When I called back at 4pm, I was told the doctor had left for a dentist appointment but I could come pick her up. I picked her up and never got to speak to the vet but was told they administered fluids and made her vomit. I assumed everything was fine. WRONG. 48 hours later she was vomiting blood and we had to rush her to a different 24 hour emergency vet in Olympia (on Christmas Eve). This vet was horrified to find out that RBVH had not done any blood tests to make sure she didnt go into acute liver or kidney failure, they did not administer charcoal, nor did they put her on medicine to protect her stomach from bleeding (an extremely common side effect of overdosing on Rimadyl). So $600 later we got her fluids, anti-nauseau medicine, and plenty of stomach protectorants. I feel like a terrible pet mother for not insisting that I see the vet and letting her get worse without knowing it because RBVH did not treat her with the standard treatment options for a Rimadyl overdose. Yeah, it was $65 to get my baby treated, but they didnt do a good job and now $600 she is still not better. I am very disappointed with their care (and my lack of advocacy for my pet) and will not be going back there.

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Nancy

We have happily taken our dogs to Dr. Young over the past 17 years. Never an issue. I would never have considered another clinic ever. I referred every friend I knew. Our dogs have stayed there every year while we are on vacation. HOWEVER, this year 2017 our experience significantly changed . Arrived to pick up our dog early and he hadnt been washed or nails cut as agreed upon. He smelled horrific and has a bacterial infection on his lower tail. He looked and acted miserable. The staff would not let our adult friend pick up our dog as we have always done and we would pay a week later once we returned. Same scenario every year no issues. This year, our friend arrived to pick him up and they said no, the policy changed. Would have been nice to know in advance as we were out of the country and the thought of our dog being held an extra week was ridiculous. There is a name for that...just sayin. Thank goodness our friend paid the $400+ bill. Never again will our dogs be left there. It would be like leaving your child in a day care gone totally to the left. Upon further questioning, I learned Dr. Young is no longer there. Thats it! The staff is discombobulated and all over the place and that is not there fault, that is a management issue. Sad to say yet it is the truth. It was good while it lasted. Addios.

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Randolph Leslie Smith

Dr. Young has been taking care of our German Shepherd "Spike" ever since she was born, and had cared for her mother long before that. As well as little things that come up. I always hear horror stories from friends who have to pay thousands for pet care and always refer them to Dr. Young at the Rainier Beach Vet Clinic to get good treatment for a good value, you wont get ripped off at the Rainier Beach Veterinary Clinic on Dr. Youngs watch. One day when Spike was young, she sneaked up under the tailgate and stuck her nose into my chainsaw, we had a very bloody emergency on our hands. We tossed her in the truck & zipped down to the Rainier Beach clinic for emergency treatment. The entire staff was phenomenal, emergency surgery was performed and by the grace of this good man Spike lived thru it. We were not charged thousands, but less than a couple hundred. I wont say exactly how low the bill was as I would not want anyone to expect EVERY situation / surgery would cost the same, but I can assure you, this bill was calculated by a man with a good heart not only toward animals, but a goodness toward people, just as well.

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Jackie Courtier

Dr. Young is the the most compassionate vet I have ever come across. I brought him the love of my life, Harry, a Black Miniature Poodle who was very sick. I heard about this Vet from the person who gave me the little dog.Dr.Young spent 5 days trying to save his life. He ran test after test and called me twice a day for updates. My little guy died on the fifth day, but not before Dr. Young called and said there was nothing more he could do and that I should come at once. He carried my dog to the car as if it were his own and handed him to me. I have been devastated by the loss of Harry and I have not thanked him yet for his devotion to my little one. I know he did everything in his power to try to save him. Thank You Dr. Young!!! I will never forget you. You will get a card from me as soon as possible. I am finally feeling better and have found a rescue dog(poodle/Terrier mix) He almost died a couple of days ago in a California Shelter. I bring him home on Tuesday. I could not go to another vet after my experience at Rainier Beach. The whole staff is awesome.

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