Timberline Vet Emergency & Specialty

Timberline Vet Emergency & Specialty is an emergency & critical care and orthopedic surgery practice in Seattle, WA, led by a DACVIM-credentialed specialist. Procedures include Pyometra surgery, oxygen therapy, Wound repairs, and 24/7 emergency care.

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About

Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is a Seattle-based, veterinarian-owned hospital offering 24/7 emergency and advanced specialty services. The facility is custom-built to support emergency and critical care patients, equipped with an in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, oxygen therapy, ICU monitoring, surgical suites, and a blood bank for dogs and cats. Specialty services include surgery with board-certified veterinary surgeons, critical care in an Intensive Care Unit, and emergency care for various conditions.

Located at 13240 Aurora Avenue North in Seattle, the hospital is accessible to communities including Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Kirkland, and Bellevue. The team includes veterinarians, licensed technicians, veterinary assistants, and client care representatives, working collaboratively to provide care when pets and their families need it most.

Surgical team

Laura Ahlgrim

DVM
Nicole Smee

DVM, MS, DACVIM
Katherine Vedros

DVM
Caroline Baer

DVM
Chris Bailey

DVM
Spencer Burnett

DVM
Riley Butler

DVM
Beth Davidow

DVM(Diplomate ACVECC)
Sarah Falk

DVM
Amanda Karch

DVM
Kendra Lyons

DVM
Nidhi Menon

DVM
Alex Reist

DVM(Diplomate ACVS-SA)
Tonia Rushing

DVM
Jennifer Waldrop

DVM(Diplomate ACVECC)

Procedures

Pyometra surgery
oxygen therapy
Wound repairs
24/7 emergency care
Surgery
Splenectomies
Urgent & Emergency Care
ICU monitoring
Enucleation
advanced specialty services
orthopedic care
lifesaving surgeries
Cystotomies
gastropexy
emergency surgical care
Cesarean sections
small mammal emergency care
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) correction
Foreign body removal surgery
critical care
diagnostics

Equipment

surgical suites
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
blood bank for dogs and cats
digital radiology
Blood Bank
Specialized Surgical Equipment
Advanced Anesthesia Monitoring
ultrasound
in-house laboratory
Onsite Blood Products

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Frequently asked questions

What types of emergency surgeries are performed at Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty?: Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty performs various emergency surgeries, including wound repairs for traumatic injuries, Cesarean sections for labor complications, pyometra surgery for uterine infections, foreign body removal, gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) correction and gastropexy, splenectomies, cystotomies for bladder issues, and enucleation for severe eye conditions.
What specialized equipment does Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty have for critical care?: The hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, oxygen therapy, ICU monitoring, surgical suites, and a blood bank for dogs and cats. For emergency surgeries, they also utilize advanced anesthesia monitoring and specialized surgical equipment.
Does Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty offer 24/7 care?: Yes, Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is open 24/7, providing continuous emergency care and advanced specialty services. Their dedicated team is available around the clock to offer fast, effective care when emergencies happen.
What is the role of the onsite blood bank at Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty?: The onsite blood bank at Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty ensures that pets in critical condition have immediate access to life-saving transfusions. It is supported by community donors, making blood products readily available without delay when seconds count.
How does Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty support pets recovering from emergency procedures?: For pets requiring round-the-clock monitoring and post-operative support, Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty offers an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This unit provides cutting-edge technology and individualized care plans to support even the most critical patients recovering from emergency procedures.

Contact & hours

Address

13240 Aurora Ave N
Seattle

Phone

(206) 828-6868

Website

tves.vet

4.8 · 345 Google reviews

Recent reviews

3 months ago

Amber Osborne

Timberline was above and beyond for us during the hardest moments of our lives. We had to put our little 18 year girl Queenie down suddenly and they were incredible at making a tough moment so much easier. The front desk staff and doctors are so compassionate. We had a quiet comfortable room with a running fountain and live plants for her final moments. We can’t thank you enough for letting us provide a long life with a dignified exit.
4 months ago

Mary Ye Wang (Mary)

Two weeks ago, our beloved elderly cat, Lily, took a severe turn for the worse. We brought her to an emergency vet; they said that a blood transfusion was one of the last things we could attempt to try to save her, and they transferred us to Timberline. When we brought her in, Timberline’s Dr. Baer and the rest of the nurses were extremely empathetic, passionate, and caring. Dr. Baer immediately examined Lily, but unfortunately her heart, kidneys, and lungs were all failing. Dr. Baer gently explained to us that Lily simply wasn’t strong enough to recover, even with intensive treatment, and with how Lily was suffering that it was time to consider humanely euthanizing her. We were heartbroken and in shock at how quickly she had declined, but Dr. Baer and the rest of Timberline’s staff helped us realize that although it was very hard for us, it was the best decision for her. They gave us a quiet private room while we were coming to terms with losing her and saying our final goodbyes. They never rushed us, no matter how long we took. After they eased Lily’s passing, we requested to stay with her for a little longer; the nurse was extremely understanding and let us hold her until we were finally ready to have her taken away. They arranged for her cremation, helped us collect her remains, and sent us a very kind note consoling us for our loss. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Baer, the nurses, and the rest of Timberline’s care staff for their kindness and compassion during this extremely difficult time; it means a lot to us and it helps us through our heartbreak. Timberline’s staff are one of the most kind and caring that we’ve encountered across Lily’s life. (Photos: Lily in her prime, and the final note from Timberline.)
4 months ago

Amanda Elizabeth

We brought our sweet boy, Dewey, in late on a Saturday night when he suddenly became unwell. We decided to drive a bit farther out of the city to Timberline because of the amazing reviews, and I'm so glad we did. Dewey ended up having an inoperable tumor near his heart, and Dr. Burnett and all of the Timberline staff were the most compassionate, warm and caring people to go through this experience with. It was one of the hardest days of my life, but I am so grateful for their attentiveness to Dewey, swift diagnosis, and empathy during the entire process.

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3 months ago

Annissa Naranjo

I am appreciative of the help I got here and I am glad that my Midna girl got the support she needed here before moving on. A week prior her vet found a mass in her chest and we were scheduled to get the mass tested in a couple days. However, it was clear her condition was worsening quickly and I took her in to get her checked out. Unfortunately, it was confirmed that she was not doing and would not make it much longer. We decided to leave her there overnight on oxygen and came to get her in the morning and do an at home euthanasia. The staff- from doctors to desk staff were all so, so kind and understanding during such a hard time and I’m forever grateful. They never made me feel like I was doing the “wrong” thing, only gave me the facts and options I had available to me (with honesty on how beneficial everything would be).
3 months ago

Mallory Smith

I had to take my dog Olivia to this ER vet on a Friday night, and I was genuinely impressed by the level of care from start to finish. From the front desk to the techs and doctors, everyone was warm, patient, and clearly cared. They asked a ton of thoughtful questions and really took the time to figure out what was going on. Leaving Olivia for two nights was really hard, but knowing how well she was being cared for made it so much easier. Huge thanks to Dr. Menon and Dr. Davidow — Olivia has been to a lot of vets across a few states, and this team is the most impressive I’ve worked with and truly sets the gold standard.

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