Animal Medical and Surgical Center of Bellingham

Vets in Bellingham

This full-service veterinary clinic offers surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and urgent care for dogs and other pets. The experienced veterinarians and compassionate staff are known for clear communication and thorough explanations throughout treatment.

  • Address: 921 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
  • Phone: (360) 325-8387
  • Website: Visit website
  • Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (48 reviews)
  • Category: Vets

Animal Medical and Surgical Center is on Lakeway Dr in the northern part of Bellingham, and it's worth knowing they have an urgent care option—that's genuinely rare for exotics vets in this area. Multiple reviews mention Dr. Singh specifically handles rabbits and exotic animals, which matters if that's what you have. They've got on-site bloodwork and cytology capabilities plus a full pharmacy, so they're not just a basic clinic that'll refer you elsewhere for anything complicated. The facility itself is clean and organized, and staff actually remembers to send you reminders without being annoying about it.

The two vets here (Jatana and Singh) both get consistent praise for actually explaining what's happening with your animal instead of just handing you a bill. One person mentioned getting shown videos and pictures of their dog's procedure, which is the kind of detail that matters when you're stressed and trying to understand what just happened. The reception area has that calm vibe where people aren't panicking, which tells you something about how the place is run day-to-day. Since this is a surgical center too, they handle more than routine vaccines.

Worth calling ahead to confirm hours and what they're currently booking for—the listing mentions doing this—but if you're in Whatcom County and need someone beyond a basic wellness visit, or you've got an exotic that needs urgent care at 2pm on a Wednesday, this beats driving to Bothell. It's close to Little Squalicum Off Leash Area if you need to tire out your dog before heading in for an appointment.

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