What we do

Veterinary Services

Ballard’s everyday veterinary care — wellness visits, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics — right here on 15th.

A team member caring for a cat at The Family Pet

Need to Be Seen Today?

We keep same-day appointments for sick pets every day we’re open. Call us first at (206) 784-3810.

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Our Services

A team member weighing a patient during a wellness visit

Wellness Exams

A thorough nose-to-tail physical, a vaccine plan that fits how your pet lives, and time to talk.

An exam room at The Family Pet

Vaccinations

Core and lifestyle vaccines on a schedule built around your pet’s day-to-day life, not a default protocol.

Taking a dental radiograph at The Family Pet

Dentistry

Anesthetized cleanings with full-mouth radiographs, the only way to treat what’s happening below the gum line.

The surgical suite at The Family Pet

Spay & Neuter

The most common surgery we do. When to book it, what the day looks like, and how recovery actually goes.

The surgical team operating at The Family Pet

Surgery

Soft-tissue and routine surgery with individual anesthetic plans, dedicated monitoring, and multimodal pain control.

The treatment room at The Family Pet

Senior Care

Twice-yearly exams and screening for older pets, plus frank conversations about comfort and quality of life.

An exam room at The Family Pet

Allergies & Skin

Itching, hot spots, and ear infections that keep coming back. Usually one problem wearing three different disguises.

The reception area at The Family Pet

Health Certificates

Travel certificates for domestic and international destinations, completed here by a USDA-accredited veterinarian.

The CT scanner at The Family Pet

Diagnostics

Bloodwork, digital X-ray, and ultrasound in the building, with most results back during the same visit so treatment can start today.

The in-house pharmacy at The Family Pet

Parasite Prevention

Year-round protection against fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal parasites, tuned to Pacific Northwest conditions.

A Labrador out for a walk on a leash

Nutrition

Straight answers on weight, life-stage feeding, and therapeutic diets, without pressure to buy anything.

A dog receiving therapeutic laser treatment

Pain Management

Multimodal pain control for surgery, injury, and arthritis, including therapeutic laser for chronic conditions.

The reception desk at The Family Pet

Microchipping

Permanent identification placed in seconds. The registration step is the one most people miss.

A quiet exam room at The Family Pet

End-of-Life Care

Quality-of-life conversations, comfort care, and a gentle, unhurried goodbye when the day comes.