Summit Veterinary Referral Center

4.2 (815 reviews)
2505 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours Tuesday Open 24 hours Wednesday Open 24 hours Thursday Open 24 hours Friday Open 24 hours Saturday Open 24 hours Sunday Open 24 hours

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Summit Veterinary Referral Center

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Summit Veterinary Referral Center? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.7 Adoro 11
4.5 AKC 1,798
4.4 ASPCA 12,184
4.9 Embrace 19,916
4.9 Fetch 5,712
4.1 Figo 2,853
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,269
4.8 Lemonade 831
4.6 ManyPets 2,414
4.7 MetLife 10,419
4.8 Nationwide 25,440
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,156
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,814
4.7 Pumpkin 3,410
4.6 Spot 11,364
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.2

815 reviews

I'm so thankful for this place, exceptional service from the medical team. Dr Schwartz took the time to discuss options, answer questions and is clearly a very professional neurologist. He is an outstanding neurologist with integrity, high standards and compassionate. While Bella, our mini doxie (who we love like our own child), was staying for two nights after surgery, the team called each day to give us updates. On top of that, Kaitlyn, med tech sent me several pictures of Bella. What a truly wonderful thing to do as I didn't expect it! Kaitlyn and Hanna were amazing. I recommend this place if your dog needs urgent care. I can't say enough how much my heart has been touched by the care and compassion they showed. I highly recommend this facility.

Sep 7, 2023

Thank you for your exceptional care on 2/21. My vet sent us over that evening and within an hour my pup was having an emergency endoscopy to remove a rock. There was a woman at the front desk-Kathie who was amazing. She went above and beyond to assist us and I felt that she really cared about us and ensuring our needs were met. I felt the prices were extremely reasonable for the procedure. The lobby was comfortable and clean, and we appreciated the coffee machine. A big thank you to everyone who helped my girl! She’s doing great!

Mar 5, 2023

What a wonderful experience all around. From reception to check-in, Dr Pan, the communication, the help with processing my pet insurance, and mostly the impressive level of care, I could not have been more pleased. My cat has been diagnosed with a very rare condition, and it came on suddenly. In a matter of hours we had a diagnosis and I still got to bring her home. Thank you to everyone!

Sep 8, 2023

Today is my Birthday and I just received the best gift I could ever ask for: my best friend, Stella, is home with me recovering. Less than 48 hours ago I had a panic attack and was sobbing uncontrollably thinking that she was dying. She couldn't urinate and began vomitting. We checked two local Animal ER's and they were at-capacity. Summit was able to see her, so we headed there immediately in the middle of the night. I was able to complete the intake online and en route. Upon arriving, they buzzed us into the spacious and beautiful lobby, which on it's own brought me some comfort. Handing my little girl over to the nurse after talking quickly with the staff on-site, I immediately felt relief that she was in the best place she could be to get help. The staff was helpful, welcoming and caring. The vet that night quickly checked her condition and met with us to advise surgery was needed to clear the obstruction of stones in her bladder. She said we brought her in earlier than most, which made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. She was friendly, knowledgable and informative. They worked with my pet insurance company (Trupanion) and I paid my deductible later that day. Stella got her surgery a few hours later and was kept for observation. I never thought in a million years that my 4 year old dog would need surgery already, but I don't want my dog going anywhere else in an emergency and there are no words that will properly convey my gratitude to every employee at Summit Veterinary Referral Center. They called me with updates and encouraged me to call if I had questions/concerns or if I simply couldn't stop thinking about her. They really helped me feel peace and faith the entire time I was without my dog. They made sure I understood what her meds do and how/when to give them when we left today. Now she is resting with me and she is ALIVE. Thank you so so so much Summit. 🥹🥲

Aug 29, 2023

My experience with Summit was more focused around the Oncology dept as our family Kitty was diagnosed with Lymphoma. She has since unfortunately passed away but she was in good hands the entire time. Dr. Callanan and her team showed us an overwhelming amount of compassion with our tiny family member and did everything she and her team could do to help her feel comfortable. I know that all of the team members treated our kitty with the utmost respect and care and that is what means the world to us. If you folks in the Oncology read this, once again thank you so so so much for everything that you did to help us with this nightmare. Thank you so much as well for the wonderful hand written card that was sent by the team. The only reason why it is not 5 stars is that the pricing is very very expensive here (you gotta do what you gotta do for your pets) and the front desk staff most of the time was a bit short but I am sure that they also deal with a lot up there. Thank you to everyone here. I don't mean to be rude but I hope we don't have to see each other soon. 5 Stars to the Oncology Department here. Take care, - Eric, Janae & Mittens

Jun 16, 2023