Summit Veterinary Referral Center
About Summit Veterinary Referral Center
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is an emergency veterinarian service and trusted veterinary referral center in Tacoma, WA, providing pet owners with access to advanced animal care, specialty veterinary treatment, and compassionate support when their pets need focused attention.
For families seeking quality veterinary care, the center offers an expert-focused setting designed to support both pets and the people who care for them. Its strong local reputation and 4.00 out of 5 rating based on 1,055 reviews reflect the confidence customers place in the facility.
Convenient amenities and accessibility features help make each visit more comfortable and manageable. Summit Veterinary Referral Center has a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. On-site services are available, and a restroom is provided for added convenience.
Appointments are recommended, helping pet owners plan their visit when referral or emergency veterinary care is needed.
Located at 2505 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, Summit Veterinary Referral Center welcomes pet owners from Tacoma and the surrounding community. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. To learn more about its veterinary referral and emergency veterinarian services, call **+1 253-983-1114**.
Loving Care
Treated like family
Safe & Clean
Sanitary facilities
Expert Staff
Trained professionals
Happy Pets
Tails always wagging
What We Offer
Our Services
Grooming
Full grooming services including bath, haircut, nail trim, and ear cleaning.
Boarding
Safe and comfortable overnight stays with plenty of love and attention.
Training
Professional training programs to help your pet learn good behavior.
About Us
We Love Pets as Much as You Do
From first-time puppies to senior companions, we treat every pet with the kindness and respect they deserve.
Happy Pets 🐾
See our furry friends in action
Pet Parent Reviews
What pet parents say about us
laurie 7 months ago
We were very pleased with the care given to our sweet Ava in the ER for almost a week. We went through a very scary experience with her and thankfully she is on her way back to good health. The vets and staff were very caring and gave daily updates on her. We are so thankful to have this clinic close to us.
Danalitz Ladrido 8 months ago
I was in WA from out of town for the holidays and my dog had a pancreatitis flare up early Christmas morning. I brought her to Summit to get the supportive care she needed so we could make our way back home the next day. I called ahead to verify their hours for the holiday and the process was well organized and efficient. The staff was very kind to both of us and Dr. Nowak was friendly and open to providing me with the medications I was hoping to get to ensure she made it back home without issues. Despite the fact that I was informed they had a critical patient come in while I was there, Dr. Nowak sat down and provided me with a consultation that did not seem rushed or distracted. The techs provided updates while I waited and let me know how she did in the back without me which I always appreciate. I am so grateful to them for being there for us on Christmas! I was also pleasantly surprised that all the treatments were very affordable and I walked out the door with a lower bill than I expected for an ER. Facility was comfortable and spacious and had good coffee available. Thank you for taking good care of Mini!
Shannon Mc (Shan McMc) 6 months ago
Our bull terrier got injured last night and we couldn’t have asked for better care. They took him back and took the best care of him, got him fixed up and he’s resting peacefully at home. Expected it to be double the price we paid and honestly just great staff!
Vanessa Benson 4 months ago
Faith in humanity restored. We brought our XL Bully in after he broke a nail and exposed the quick. Since this has happened before, we came in expecting the worst and feeling pretty anxious about what it might mean. The wait was long (about four hours) but they were clearly handling many urgent and serious cases. We completely understood that our situation wasn’t the highest priority. It was hard seeing so many families with sick pets, but the staff showed such genuine care, patience, and attentiveness to every single person and animal there. While we waited, they made sure our sweet boy was comfortable in the back and checked in with us regularly, which meant a lot and helped ease our worry. When they examined him, they realized the injury wasn’t as severe as we had feared and were able to clean and treat it right away. Then, when they told us we were all set (and that there would be no charge) we were honestly overwhelmed. Everyone there was incredibly kind and compassionate. We left feeling so grateful and truly touched by the care we received. We’ll absolutely continue trusting them with our pets in the future.
Krystal 7 months ago
Took my dog in because he got into some medications, and the way that the front desk and the doctors treated us and my pup was beyond magnificent! They we're beyond caring they treated us like family! They immediately took my dog back, literally the second we walked in the door, and they saved his life! They cared, they beyond cared, it was amazing, the front desk was caring,considerate, helpful, my daughter is 9, and was with me, and they were just amazing! It was 1:00 in the morning, and they were awesome! I cannot say enough good things about this vet clinic, there's not enough good words to say how they were! This is where I will be bringing my animals from now on, and this is the only clinic I will be referring people to. Beyond amazing, every single one of them.
Elizabeth 8 months ago
I've had more experience with emergency and specialty vets than I would like. Summit was amazing. From the customer service of the admin staff to the vets themselves. There is usually a wait to talk to them when you call but it's not bad considering how busy they must be. Everyo on the team was kind, caring and amazing at their jobs. I wish they'd been able to give me better news, but I know everyone went above and beyond for my cat. Thank you for doing what you do.
M 5 months ago
I have had to take two of my dogs to Summit on an emergency basis. Each time I have been greeted with utmost care and respect, even when I was a tad hysterical the first time around. Additionally, one of those dogs is a patient of Dr. Girens in the cardiology department. She has always given exceptional care and tries to mitigate cost when she can. Because of her diligence, our boy has been able to lead a happy life despite his heart disease and now heart failure. Her care bought us time with our guy and you can’t put a price on that.
Linda Kath 9 months ago
We adopted Ella, adult, from Sunny Skys Pet Rescue. She suffered from poor breeding resulting Ella needing surgery. She had bilateral TPO surgery and for the first time she was pain free and running normally. Unfortunatly less than 8 months later Ella developed TPLO and couldn't walk on left rear leg. She needed another surgery to stabilizing knee. It has been a uneventful recovery and Ella can once again run around pain free. You never know what medical problems can happen to your beloved pet out of the blue. We were fortunate to have Dr. Andrew Hofeling and his awesome staff help Ella. We are so very thankful for all the staff at Summit Veternary Center. The expertise from a surgeon, Dr Hofeling and all the staff are beyond excellent. If you are lucky enough to have animal companion in your life, you can help your animal live the best years of their life with the assistance of the caring, understanding and patient staff here. With profound thankfulness to Summit, Steve and Linda
Valerie Holmes 7 months ago
Took our 14 year old Labrador in on a Tuesday, expecting terrible news due to a mass that had been previously seen at a different veterinary center on ultrasound. Summit (more specifically, the surgery department) got us scheduled within a day, recommended a CT scan of the abdomen, and potential surgery. The CT came back as a mass in the abdomen, and Dr. Loomis and her team (Janesa) were able to get her in the next day for emergency removal of the mass. We were treated exceptionally well, Dr. Loomis was very articulate on what we could expect with the procedure, step by step, on how recovery would be. We felt as if we were treated with priority and respect. The level of care they provide animals in distress (and humans) is extraordinary. On the day of surgery, they kept us apprised of when she'd go in for surgery and post-surgery. She stayed one day in the ICU to be monitored, and the whole staff was very attentive to the patient and human. I cannot say better things about Summit Vet. My rescue group also uses them for emergencies and more complex veterinary care needs. Thank you to Dr. Loomis and her caring team. The ER was also very attentive. Dr. Gillikin and her staff monitored her for any changes and were also very attentive to her needs for some post op care. The entire staff goes above and beyond! Our girl is doing well, 4 days out from surgery so far. We will be using them again should anything else come up. 5 stars hands down.
andy (andyyy) 6 months ago
My Leo suddenly developed severe vestibular disease on Thanksgiving back in 2024 and with nowhere else to turn, we brought him to summit. His prognosis was originally quite grim, as they feared a potential tumor but they took him in and cared for him through a long, sleepless night. We received calls updating us throughout the night, and at 4 am we received a call letting us know that Leo had rounded the corner and seemed to be stabilizing. We were able to pick him ip later that morning, and I was so thankful to see the obvious love and care they had treated Leo with when I arrived. The staff had propped him up with pillows, weighed him down so he didn’t hurt himself while seizing, and tied a bell around his neck so they’d know if he moved. We made the decision to send Leo across the rainbow bridge in 2025 as his dementia progressed rapidly after his vestibular event, but I’ll remain eternally grateful to the wonderful staff at summit for granting us another year with the most precious member of our family. Thank you for all that you do!
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Summit Veterinary Referral Center
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is located at 2505 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, United States, Tacoma, WA, United States.
You can reach Summit Veterinary Referral Center by calling +1 253-983-1114.
Summit Veterinary Referral Center has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 1055 customer reviews.
Summit Veterinary Referral Center features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Summit Veterinary Referral Center features the following service options: On-site services.
Summit Veterinary Referral Center features the following amenities: Restroom.
Summit Veterinary Referral Center features the following planning: Appointments recommended.
Summit Veterinary Referral Center features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Summit Veterinary Referral Center features the following parking: Paid parking lot.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- On-site services
Amenities
- Restroom
Planning
- Appointments recommended
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid parking lot
Visit Us
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Location
2505 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, United StatesPhone
+1 253-983-1114Hours
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