We were new to the area. Our dog had just seen our vet in our old city prior to our move, and had a full work up. My dog just needed a liver enzyme drawn as she had started a new anti-inflammatory prior to our move, plus she had developed an ear infection during the move. I am a Registered Nurse, so have medical and lab work knowledge. I explained to the vet that our dog had just had a full work up and just needed the one specific lab draw so we could refill her new med. While there, this vet told me she doesn't recommend heartworm treatment to her clients because of the climate here. What? Are you kidding me, does she not know anything about breeding grounds of mosquitos? I would have walked out that instant, but I needed to get my dog her pain medications and her ear infection treated. She gave our dog a new ear infection treatment, even though I told her what we had used in the past had been successful, her ear is still not 100% at this time. When I went to check out, I had a $500 plus bill. I was in shock. I walked out of there in a daze, and once I got home, started looking at the bill. She had done another full blood workup-even though I had told her this had just been done 2 weeks prior. I was charged for all kinds of stuff. I will never return to this clinic, and highly recommend no one take their pets there. It would be a tragedy if someone loses a dog to heartworm because of her terrible advice. Our old vet did nothing without our permission and looking up the price first. This experience has made me miss my old vet, and gives me a bad feeling everytime I drive by this clinic (which is daily). Please take your pets elsewhere, somewhere with ethics.

I have used Evergreen Hospital in Olympia for over 10 years and have found the staff and veterinarians to be extremely knowledgeable and caring. The communication is easy and always helpful. I have often had the strong feeling that I know more about my animals' condition than my own! Tim, Olympia

We recently moved to the area and could not be happier with the service we've received. The staff is friendly and helpful, Dr. Hamilton is extremely patient and takes the time to explain what is going on and why. If you are looking for a vet that actually cares about you and your pet, this is an excellent choice.