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A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Searching for veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Seattle? Everyone ranked below serves Seattle and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Capitol Hill, Ballard, Queen Anne, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you. How we rank these Seattle businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Seattle to be listed here. 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[The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Seattle ranking Show independents only 1 [Phinney Veterinary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/phinney-veterinary/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 364 Google reviews · 320 N 85th St Ste A [View profile](/biz/phinney-veterinary/) [Call](tel:+12065963566) [Website](https://phinneyveterinary.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [City Cat Vet Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/city-cat-vet-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 124 Google reviews · 207 Harvard Ave E [View profile](/biz/city-cat-vet-clinic/) [Website](http://www.citycatmobilevet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [VIP@Home Vet- Very Important Pet Veterinary Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/vip-home-vet-very-important-pet-veterinary-services/) ★★★★★ 5 · 29 Google reviews · 5700 6th Ave S Ste 217 [View profile](/biz/vip-home-vet-very-important-pet-veterinary-services/) [Call](tel:+12063959555) [Website](http://www.vipvetseattle.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Northeast Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/northeast-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 1149 Google reviews · 9505 35th Ave NE [View profile](/biz/northeast-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12065231900) [Website](https://neveterinaryhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Veterinary Emergency Group](/biz/veterinary-emergency-group/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 652 Google reviews · 1827 15th Ave W Ste A16 [View profile](/biz/veterinary-emergency-group/) [Call](tel:+15648884898) [Website](https://www.veg.com/locations/washington/seattle?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [North Seattle Veterinary Clinic](/biz/north-seattle-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 574 Google reviews · 11032 8th Ave NE [View profile](/biz/north-seattle-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+12065237187) [Website](http://www.northseattlevet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Mercer Street Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mercer-street-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 524 Google reviews · 610 1st Ave N [View profile](/biz/mercer-street-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12062850395) [Website](https://mercerstreetvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Fremont Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/fremont-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 472 Google reviews · 3601 Fremont Ave N Unit 212 [View profile](/biz/fremont-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12065932442) [Website](https://fremontvets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Madison Street Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/madison-street-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 462 Google reviews · 2215 E Madison St [View profile](/biz/madison-street-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12065380890) [Website](https://madisonstreetanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Eastlake Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/eastlake-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 357 Google reviews · 1536 Eastlake Ave E [View profile](/biz/eastlake-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12063282675) [Website](http://eastlakevethospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Timberline Vet Emergency & Specialty Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/timberline-vet-emergency-specialty/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 357 Google reviews · 13240 Aurora Ave N [View profile](/biz/timberline-vet-emergency-specialty/) [Call](tel:+12068286868) [Website](https://tves.vet/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Elliott Bay Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/elliott-bay-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 355 Google reviews · 2042 15th Ave W [View profile](/biz/elliott-bay-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12062857387) [Website](http://www.elliottbayah.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Sunset Hill Veterinary & Rehab Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sunset-hill-veterinary-rehab-center/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 306 Google reviews · 9000 Holman Rd NW [View profile](/biz/sunset-hill-veterinary-rehab-center/) [Call](tel:+12067067800) [Website](https://sunsethillvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Cat Clinic of Seattle](/biz/cat-clinic-of-seattle/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 281 Google reviews · 3842 Stone Way N [View profile](/biz/cat-clinic-of-seattle/) [Call](tel:+12066331133) [Website](https://catclinicofseattle.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Roosevelt Station Vet Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/roosevelt-station-vet-care/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 275 Google reviews · 6800 Roosevelt Way NE [View profile](/biz/roosevelt-station-vet-care/) [Call](tel:+12064204262) [Website](https://www.rooseveltstationvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Maple Leaf Veterinary Care Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/maple-leaf-veterinary-care-center/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 252 Google reviews · 8626 Roosevelt Way NE [View profile](/biz/maple-leaf-veterinary-care-center/) [Call](tel:+12065242020) [Website](http://mapleleafvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Roosevelt Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/roosevelt-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 183 Google reviews · 6417 12th Ave NE [View profile](/biz/roosevelt-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12066472242) [Website](https://rooseveltah.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Four Paws Veterinary Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/four-paws-veterinary-center/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 169 Google reviews · 5215 Wilson Ave S [View profile](/biz/four-paws-veterinary-center/) [Call](tel:+12067605200) [Website](http://www.fourpawsvetcenter.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Pacific City Veterinary Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pacific-city-veterinary-care/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 110 Google reviews · 4041 Roosevelt Way NE #100 [View profile](/biz/pacific-city-veterinary-care/) [Call](tel:+12065804798) [Website](https://pacificcityvetcare.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Urban Animal Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/urban-animal/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 644 Google reviews · 9610 17th Ave SW [View profile](/biz/urban-animal/) [Call](tel:+12062571524) [Website](https://urbananimalnw.com/locations/white-center/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Aurora Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/aurora-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 493 Google reviews · 8821 Aurora Ave N [View profile](/biz/aurora-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12065256666) [Website](https://auroraveterinaryhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Cascade Heights Veterinary Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cascade-heights-veterinary-center/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 356 Google reviews · 9832 15th Ave SW [View profile](/biz/cascade-heights-veterinary-center/) [Call](tel:+12064031108) [Website](http://www.cascadepets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Jet City Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jet-city-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 308 Google reviews · 822 12th Ave [View profile](/biz/jet-city-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+12063290253) [Website](http://jetcityanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Northwest Veterinary Hospital](/biz/northwest-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 308 Google reviews · 4922 Stone Way N [View profile](/biz/northwest-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12065454255) [Website](http://www.nwestvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Queen Anne Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/queen-anne-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 263 Google reviews · 1800 Queen Anne Ave N [View profile](/biz/queen-anne-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+12062842148) [Website](http://www.queenannevet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [Atlantic Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/atlantic-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 247 Google reviews · 2115 23rd Ave S [View profile](/biz/atlantic-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12063234433) [Website](https://atlanticvetseattle.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Ravenna Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ravenna-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 196 Google reviews · 2900 NE Blakeley St c [View profile](/biz/ravenna-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12065222114) [Website](http://www.ravennavet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [Ballard Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ballard-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 178 Google reviews · 4368 NW Leary Wy [View profile](/biz/ballard-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12067824222) [Website](https://www.ballardanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [Pacific Paws Animal Hospital and Urgent Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pacific-paws-animal-hospital-and-urgent-care/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 163 Google reviews · 10301 Aurora Ave N [View profile](/biz/pacific-paws-animal-hospital-and-urgent-care/) [Call](tel:+12065283838) [Website](https://pacificpawsvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [Rainier Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rainier-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 468 Google reviews · 815 Rainier Ave S [View profile](/biz/rainier-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12063244144) [Website](http://www.rainiervet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [Lien Animal Clinic, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner](/biz/lien-animal-clinic-a-thrive-pet-healthcare-partner/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 494 Google reviews · 3710 SW Alaska St [View profile](/biz/lien-animal-clinic-a-thrive-pet-healthcare-partner/) [Call](tel:+12069321133) [Website](https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/washington/seattle/lien-animal-clinic?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 32 [West Seattle Animal Hospital](/biz/west-seattle-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 533 Google reviews · 4700 42nd Ave SW #210 [View profile](/biz/west-seattle-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12069323308) [Website](http://westseattleanimal.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Seattle; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in Seattle: common questions ### Who are the best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Seattle? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of November 2026, the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals in Seattle are Phinney Veterinary, City Cat Vet Clinic, VIP@Home Vet- Very Important Pet Veterinary Services. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Seattle? Every company ranked on this page serves Seattle and the surrounding area, including Capitol Hill, Ballard, Queen Anne, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest veterinarian is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### Which veterinarians and animal hospitals in Seattle offer 24/7 emergency service? After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up. ### How do I choose a veterinarian in Seattle? Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Run a business in veterinarians & animal hospitals? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Seattle pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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