We like to think of ourselves as collaborative with our neighbors, and we want to make sure pet parents know their options when we aren’t the right fit. We are periodically asked for recommendations for other clinics depending on the circumstances, and we want to be able to answer that question well. In no particular order, here are five Spokane clinics with strong overall reputations and varying price points. There is also a mix of corporate and local ownership. We encourage you to do your own research and choose the clinic that is the best fit for your family, your goals, and your budget.
SouthCare Animal Medical Center
Google Rating: 4.8 out of 5
SouthCare Animal Medical Center has served the Spokane community since 1998 and is located in the South Hill area. They are a full-service veterinary hospital providing care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. The clinic is corporate owned.
One feature that may stand out to cat owners is their separate cat-only entrance and feline lobby area, designed to help reduce stress for cats that struggle in shared waiting spaces. They are a Gold-Certified Cat Friendly Practice.
The clinic also offers same-day urgent care appointments during business hours and maintains Saturday availability for clients needing weekend appointments.
Services include wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care support. Their website appears current and easy to navigate, with online appointment and informational resources available for clients.
SouthCare maintains a modest social media presence, with most activity occurring on Facebook. Posting appears intermittent but active enough to provide occasional clinic updates and educational content.
Garland Animal Clinic
Google Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Garland Animal Clinic is located north of downtown Spokane and has served the community since 1966, making it one of the longer-established veterinary practices in the area. They are a full-service mixed animal hospital offering medical, surgical, and dental care for a variety of species. The clinic is partially corporate owned and partially veterinary professional owned.
Garland offers Saturday hours for added scheduling flexibility. Services include preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and mixed animal services. Their website appears up to date and includes educational resources and online access points for clients.
Garland Animal Clinic maintains an active social media presence on both Facebook and Instagram, with posts that include patient highlights, clinic updates, and educational material.
Hunter Veterinary Clinic
Google Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Hunter Veterinary Clinic is located near downtown Spokane and has a long history serving the local community. Over time, the practice has expanded beyond dogs and cats to also include care for birds, rabbits, and small exotic animals. The clinic is locally owned.
Hunter Veterinary Clinic offers same-day urgent care appointment requests Monday through Friday, which may appeal to clients seeking more immediate access to veterinary care during the workweek. They also maintain Saturday hours.
Services include wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and care for exotic and avian species. Their website appears current and includes online resources and appointment information for clients.
The clinic’s primary social media presence is on Facebook, where they have approximately 1,400 followers, though posting appears relatively infrequent.
Lincoln Heights Veterinary Clinic
Google Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Lincoln Heights Veterinary Clinic is located on Spokane’s South Hill and was founded in 1970. The clinic remains owned by the same family (next generation), providing more than 50 years of continuity within the Spokane veterinary community.
The clinic is Fear Free Certified and incorporates both Western and Eastern medicine approaches into patient care. Services include wellness exams, surgery, acupuncture, dentistry, diagnostics, and an in-house pharmacy.
Lincoln Heights also offers Saturday hours for client convenience. Their website appears up to date and provides educational resources, service information, and appointment access for clients.
The clinic maintains a social media presence on both Facebook and Instagram, though posting appears relatively infrequent. Their online messaging emphasizes low-stress handling and individualized patient care.
Fairwood Animal Hospital
Google Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Fairwood Animal Hospital is located in North Spokane and has served the community since 1991. The clinic is locally owned and offers a broad range of veterinary and pet care services for companion animals.
Services include wellness care, dentistry, surgery, grooming, boarding, spay and neuter procedures, and reproductive services. The hospital operates Monday through Saturday, offering expanded availability for clients needing weekend appointments.
Fairwood also states that they utilize Fear Free techniques to help reduce stress during veterinary visits. Their website appears current and includes service details, client resources, and appointment information.
The clinic maintains a presence on both Facebook and Instagram. Their Facebook page has approximately 1,280 followers, though posting activity appears intermittent. Social media content primarily includes patient photos, clinic updates, and occasional educational posts.
We are not affiliated with any of the clinics listed above and receive no compensation for including them here. Ratings and social media information are subject to change — we recommend visiting each clinic’s website and Google profile directly for the most current information.
