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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Ferndale, WA
Whatcom Veterinary Hospital has been serving Ferndale for over 90 years, providing comprehensive veterinary care to pets and their families. Our hospital offers a full range of services, including pet diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, vaccinations, and emergency care, all designed to ensure the well-being and comfort of your four-legged companions. With a team of experienced veterinarians and support staff, we prioritize compassionate care and utilize the latest advances in veterinary technology. Our commitment to preventive care, including wellness exams and vaccinations, helps pets maintain optimal health throughout their lives. We also specialize in senior pet care, end-of-life services, and nutrition counseling to address the unique needs of every animal.The hospital features an online pharmacy for convenient access to medications and pet supplies, with free shipping on qualifying orders. Our extended business hours on Tuesdays and Fridays accommodate pharmacy pickups and technician appointments. Clients consistently praise our team for their professionalism, kindness, and dedication to both pets and their owners. We are proud to be a trusted resource for pet owners in Ferndale and surrounding areas, offering urgent care visits during regular business hours. Our mission remains unchanged after nine decades: to provide high-quality, loving care that mirrors the compassion pet owners feel for their animals.
Services
Pet Dentistry
Pet Diagnostics
Pet Vaccinations
Puppy Packages
Kitten Packages
Pet Surgery
Pet Nutrition
Pet Behavior
Senior Pet Care
End-of-Life Pet Care
Highlights and features
- We've provided veterinary care in Ferndale for over 90 years with proven expertise.
- Our hospital offers comprehensive services from routine exams to emergency care.
- We maintain advanced veterinary technology for accurate diagnostics and treatments.
- Our team prioritizes compassionate, personalized care for every pet and owner.
- We operate an online pharmacy with free shipping for pet medication convenience.
What people say
Excellent care
Friendly staff
Compassionate treatment
Affordable prices
Prompt service
Services
Pet Dentistry
Our veterinary dental services prevent and treat oral health issues to ensure long-term pet wellness. We perform comprehensive exams, ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and extractions under anesthesia with pre-anesthetic blood work. Advanced monitoring equipment maintains pet safety during procedures. Regular dental care prevents systemic diseases that can affect internal organs.
Pet Diagnostics
Diagnostic testing detects early disease indicators through blood work, urinalysis, and imaging. We utilize radiographs, ultrasounds, and specialized lab services to identify health concerns before symptoms appear. This proactive approach enables timely treatment planning and disease prevention for improved pet outcomes.
Pet Vaccinations
Customized vaccination protocols protect pets from preventable diseases like rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia. Wellness exams determine appropriate vaccine schedules for puppies, kittens, and senior animals. We offer core and elective vaccinations to maintain herd immunity and individual pet health.
Pet Surgery
Our surgical suite handles soft tissue and orthopedic procedures with advanced monitoring systems. Services include spay/neuter, mass removals, fracture repairs, and ACL surgery. Pre- and post-operative pain management ensures patient comfort, while detailed recovery instructions support successful healing at home.
Senior Pet Care
Specialized care for aging pets includes mobility assessments, chronic disease management, and pain relief options. We recommend bi-annual exams for senior animals to detect early organ changes and implement interventions like K-Laser therapy. Our goal maintains quality of life during pets' golden years.
Questions
What services does Whatcom Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive veterinary care including exams, vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, senior pet care, and emergency services. Our online pharmacy offers medications and pet supplies with free shipping.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
Yes, we provide urgent care visits during regular business hours. Call us directly at 360-384-0212 for immediate assistance with pet emergencies.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We're closed on weekends except for emergency cases.
Do you have an online pharmacy?
Yes, our online pharmacy provides pet medications, flea/tick treatments, and specialty foods with free shipping on orders over $49.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Book appointments through our website, by calling 360-384-0212, or visiting our Ferndale clinic at 5610 Barrett Rd during business hours.
