Ballard · Seattle
The Neighborhood Vet Since 1946
A full-service veterinary hospital for dogs and cats. Family-owned, and we know your pet by name.
Where pets are family, too
Family-Owned and Local
We’re a family-owned practice on 15th Ave NW, and that shapes how we work. Your pet is treated according to what they need, at a level of care you choose, by people who will know them next time.
We also go at your pet’s pace. A lot of our exams happen on the floor or on a lap rather than a table, treats are involved wherever they help, and if an animal has had enough, we’d rather split a visit in two than hold them still to get it finished.
We look after dogs and cats from first vaccinations through senior care and, when the time comes, the end of a long life. Ballard has been bringing its pets to the same corner of 15th Ave NW since 1946.
What we do
Full-Service Care for Dogs and Cats
Urgent Care
Sick today? Call us. We’ll tell you whether we’re the right place, or send you straight to an emergency hospital if that’s the faster answer.
Wellness Exams
A thorough nose-to-tail physical, a vaccine plan that fits how your pet lives, and time to talk.
Dentistry
Anesthetized cleanings with full-mouth radiographs, the only way to treat what’s happening below the gum line.
Spay & Neuter
The most common surgery we do. When to book it, what the day looks like, and how recovery actually goes.
Surgery
Soft-tissue and routine surgery with individual anesthetic plans, dedicated monitoring, and multimodal pain control.
Senior Care
Twice-yearly exams and screening for older pets, plus frank conversations about comfort and quality of life.
Health Certificates
Travel certificates for domestic and international destinations, completed here by a USDA-accredited veterinarian.
New here?
We Are Accepting New Clients
If you’ve just moved to Ballard, or you’re looking for a practice that will get to know your pet, we’d be glad to meet you.
- Bring records from your previous veterinarian if you have them
- Allow a little longer for a first appointment; we want the full history
- Tell us if your cat finds the car stressful; we can usually make it easier
- Estimates before treatment, always
Who you’ll see
Meet Your Veterinarians
Where pets are family, too.
The Family Pet, Ballard — since 1946
Visiting us
6005 15th Ave NW
On 15th, in the heart of Ballard. We also see pets from Crown Hill, Phinney Ridge, Fremont, Magnolia, and Queen Anne.
Hours
- Monday–Tuesday 7:30am–5:30pm
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm
- Saturday 9:00am–4:00pm
- Sunday Closed