Lake Union Veterinary Clinic

Vets in Seattle

Lake Union Veterinary Clinic in Seattle provides veterinary care for dogs and cats. Reviews highlight mixed experiences, with some praising gentle staff while others report concerns about communication and service quality.

  • Address: 1222 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
  • Phone: (206) 467-5882
  • Website: Visit website
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (384 reviews)
  • Category: Vets

Lake Union Veterinary Clinic sits on Republican Street near Wallingford, and here's the deal: it's a mixed bag that depends heavily on which vet you get. The 4.5 rating looks decent until you read deeper. Dr. Galloway gets solid marks for gentleness during exams and vaccines—one person brought a cat with serious vet anxiety and said the staff actually handled it well. But Dr. Chan's apparently in the habit of noting "very mild tartar" on routine checkups in ways that tank insurance coverage later. One owner got hit with that note on a two-year-old's visit, then when they tried to get dental coverage five years later, it got denied. That's a $10K+ problem from a throwaway line.

The hydrotherapy situation is worse. Allegedly they didn't communicate they have two buildings, which is brutal if you've got an older dog that can't walk far. Then during the actual session, they didn't use a water vest during the first appointment—basic safety—pushed the dog too hard, and let it out without support. Result was a back leg injury. The vet wasn't even paying attention, just on his phone. That's not incompetence you can work around.

Before booking anything here, call ahead to confirm what you actually need and which vet's handling it. If it's routine work with Dr. Galloway, probably fine. If it's Dr. Chan doing the exam, ask them specifically what notes they're putting in your file—you'll see them for insurance purposes. Skip the hydrotherapy. There's coffee at C & P nearby if you're killing time in the neighborhood, but honestly, get recommendations for another clinic first.

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