Saltwater Animal Hospital

Des Moines, WA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Urgent Care End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

At Saltwater Animal Hospital, we provide top-quality veterinary care to pets in our community. Our staff treats you like family and each pet like our own. We are honored and proud to be a partner in your pet's healthcare team. As pet owners ourselves, we believe that preventative care with wellness exams are the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life. As a full-service veterinary office, we offer state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, an array of advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, and many other services to provide your pet with the best possible care

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
8
Support staff
11
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

Wellness & PreventionTesting & DiagnosticsAdvanced CareSurgical ProceduresUrgent CareEmergency Careroutine and advanced surgical procedurescomprehensive medical care for dogs and cats

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Saltwater Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Saltwater Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Saltwater Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Saltwater Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Saltwater Animal Hospital offer?+

Saltwater Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 357 reviews

Saltwater Animal Hospital is a modern, clean, and welcoming veterinary clinic that provides compassionate and thorough care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and bearded dragons. The staff and veterinarians are widely regarded as exceptionally kind, patient, and knowledgeable, particularly when handling anxious pets or guiding owners through end-of-life decisions. The practice offers convenient online booking, prompt appointment availability, and a relaxed environment, though pricing tends to be on the higher side and wait times or emergency availability can occasionally vary.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.