Sunset Hill Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center

The techs and vets are friendly, compassionate and provide expert care. They are very expensive. If you can afford the care, they are top tier.

Much thanks to Sunset Hill Veterinary for accomplishing Ci Ci’s blood draw for the Old Gray Muzzle Tour! I took her on a celebratory walk to the Arboretum — and she did quite well for 14!

I had heard good things about this animal clinic and that I could bring my senior dog and they could fit and sell a «Helpmeup harness.» So I called and was informed that indeed they had the harnesses, and I could bring my dog and he’d be fitted.
So I got my dog in the car and drove up two business days later. Walked in and the receptionist rudely told me that they only sold the harness to patients of the rehab vet and my dog needed to be in treatment by one of their vet. She could not help me.
I asked why this was not told to me on the phone and she told me they had four different people answering the phone and she couldn’t monitor what others said.
Very poor customer service and experience. I left frustrated that I had lost a few days when I could have ordered online.

I love Sunset Hill! All the staff there are so gentle and caring. I especially want to give a shout out to Dr. Androski, who is so sweet, as well as knowledgeable and professional! Prices are totally reasonable as well.

I did a lot of research on the internet (and Unilocal!) before deciding where to plant my Seattle veterinarian roots for my two kitties. I had bookmarked Sunset Hill since it was located down the street from where I live and had great reviews.
I finally had reason to visit when one of my kitties got sick and had to be seen at the 24-​hour pet emergency in Shoreline, which required a follow-​up at my «normal» vet. Sunset Hill is great. Early appointments, open late during the week days, and the staff is so friendly! The inside is warm and inviting (and has Keurig coffee). I never once felt pressured to purchase additional testing/​services for my kitty during his exam, and I could tell that the vet (and the vet assistant) honestly cared about the well being of my baby.
Sunset Hill accepts CareCredit, which is great for those of us who do not want to front the costly exam fees and other treatments. It’s a great way to finance while submitting claims to my pet insurance carrier.
Thanks for taking care of my babies, Sunset Hill!

My pup was long due for a check up and shots, and my close friend recommended Sunset Hill. I called this morning to make an appointment, and I was so happy to hear they had time later that afternoon!
From the moment we walked in, the staff was extremely warm and welcoming. The assistant and Dr that saw us were very caring and sweet to my dog.
Even when she was having a hard time with her shots (who doesn’t), they were so gentle and patient.
Every single person on their staff went above and beyond to make sure I was informed and comfortable with everything.
Side note: I surprised by how reasonable their prices were, especially due to the level of care and attention my dog received.
So happy to have found such an amazing vet!

The staff at SHV is very friendly and skilled. They’re great with our dog and are genuinely interested in his welfare.
While they’re medically conservative and prefer to err on the safe side (a good thing), they definitely free with prescribing meds and tests, and not terribly good at communicating. This is not a place you can call with a simple question about your pet’s health, you’ll need to bring your pet in for an appointment and it’ll cost you. Like the other reviews have said, they are expensive.
Be advised this is not a place for urgent care, even if you’re a long term client.
I certainly recommend this vet, as long as you do your homework and manage your expectations.

If you take your pet to Sunset Hill Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center be prepared to have deep pockets. The doctors seem to be motivated by $$ rather than the quality of the pet’s life. I have to say in spite of the doctors, the staff are amazingly kind and compassionate — Erica and Ashley in particular are true assets to the clinic.
We have been patrons of Sunset Hill for approximately 2 years now — initially chose this clinic because of positive reviews, location and extended hours. We have recently moved our patronage to a new vet clinic that is not as conveniently located to our home, but the level of care will be better suited to our needs. We will not be returning to Sunset Hill.
And no, I would not recommend this vet to a friend.

We originally took our dog here for rehab following surgery, and had a great experience. A review for rehab would be 5 stars, but this is just for vet services.
We spoke with the doctors and liked that they had a lab on site. We decided to use Sunset Hill as our backup vet when we needed a more urgent appt and to work with our normal vet.
1) Dog 1 had a UTI. We started with Sunset Hill just before the holidays, because our vet was off for holidays, with a urine and blood test. The follow up appt was made for a couple weeks later in the very early morning. When my husband arrived with our dog at the early hour, he was told the appt had been cancelled because that vet was on vacation for the holiday. They never called to notify or reschedule. They didn’t have appts for another week.
2) Dog 2’s eyelid swelled up one Saturday and SH had an appt available. After $ 100s of dollars of tests, they decided he was bit by spider. When I talked to normal vet’s receptionist, she noted that I was the third client whose dog was diagnosed by SH with a spider bite. In actuality, dog 2 had a scratch across his eye and needed eye ointment, as diagnosed by ER vet on Sunday when his eye got worse.
3) Took Dog 1 to Sunset Hill on a Saturday for another UTI about a year and a half later from first. When tech called back with urinalysis results, she very rudely asked if they were going to be the only vet on the case. I explained I wanted my normal vet notified of results but had planned to go to the end of this with SH. I believe the same vet should preform tests with stuff like this. She told me they didn’t want their time wasted if we were just going to use our normal vet.
I vowed never ever to use them again.
Fast forward a couple years. Sunset Hill is right down the street and has great hours.
4) Dog 3 had signs of UTI. Sunset Hill has lab on site and available same-​day appointments, so we bit the bullet and made an appt. Vet focused more on need for vaccines than the issue at hand. BTW, all my dogs are current on vaccines and we do titers to avoid over vaccinating. Sent dog 3 home with antibiotics after urine/​blood sample. While dog 3 didn’t seem sick before appt, she was withdrawn after. Diagnosis was kidney disease and need for useless and painful surgery – vaccines were mentioned again. This after one urine and one blood test. When I asked about the quick onset and need for fluids, i was told this hereditary and Ultrasound needed to see extent of kidney damage. I can tell you its not hereditary and the dog has always been healthy. Ultrasound and what I thought was a recheck of blood tests later and everything was «normal». Turns out they only retested one value, not all, and none related to kidney disease, but the utrasound was normal. We were only given results of ultrasound, with a snide comment about how my husband stessed he wanted to see them for some reason. Follow up blood and urine test done in house at SH a few weeks later. Was told no fasting was needed. My happy dog refused to walk after getting blood test. Diagnosis again kidney disease and super aggressive treatment, like for mid not early stages of CKD. (I just lost an old dog to kidney disease and have had other experience with other dogs and kidney disease.) After hearing the death sentence for a four year old dog, I went and got copies of all the tests because I already had doubts. SH is not really good about letting you see test results unless you ask and go get print outs. I took a look at test results and everything was within normal range, not ideal, but normal. And especially normal for a non-​fasting blood test. SH never suggested a specialist. SH never suggested retesting urine or blood (perhaps with fasting for blood or testing urine gravity over a period) or using their outside lab to verify in house results. SH never even really talked to me about my dog. Sunset Hill duid charge us to retest that one blood value with outside lab because their in house was sometimes off. Fine. Second time, when tat value cane back off, they wanted us to pay again to have it tested off site, ummm, if SH calibrations are off, they should be sending that out to their lab not just for free, but for all patients.
Two non SH vets did blood and urine tests that same week and both reported back a normal healthy dog with no signs of kidney disease. All values well within normal range. A few months later and all is still well with tests. I needlessly retested my dog for my own peace of mind after the ordeal. And dog never seemed phased by blood tests done elsewhere, only at SH.
Dog 4 will never ever see Sunset Hill.

I first came to Sunset Hill after I rescued a chihuahua that had suffered a terrible broken leg and needed knee rehab, he worked with Dr. Lamb and recovered beautifully. I have had Dr. Lamb and Dr. Androsky care for my chihuahua and my two french bulldogs and two cats and I have recommended them to everyone who has an animal that needs amazing Dr’s to care for them from routine shots to my frenchie Lou needing emergency care after getting a bee sting.
I will always bring my pets to Sunset Hill and I have many friends that feel the same. It is not an inexpensive vet but to be honest I have never placed cost above expert care.

Pricing in 2013 (all for cat exams):
annual physical exam $ 67.16
fecal centrifugation float $ 40.31
all vaccines $ 24.59
Pricing in 2012 (all for dog exams):
annual physical exam $ 65.84
1-​yr and 3-​yr vaccines all $ 24.11
Trifexis flea pills for 20.1−40lb dogs $ 89.91 for a 6-​month supply
neuter for 16−35lb dog $ 460 including tax
Pricing in 2011 (all for dog exams):
spay for 16−35lb dog $ 475 including tax (she was already in heat so this might be a little more expensive than spaying prior)
quote for spay was originally $ 191-​$ 310
hospitalization day charge for less than 30lb animal $ 40.96
radiograph (X-​ray) 2 views $ 151.26
fecal centrifugal float $ 56.25
Pricing in 2011 (all for cat exams):
abscess drain & lance w/​sedation $ 275 (I do not believe we paid extra for coming back to remove the drain shunt.)
quote for dental cleaning w/​general anesthesia $ 337-​$ 561 (I do not have an actual cost as I found this procedure too expensive to have performed at Sunset.)
They do offer some sort of sliding scale for non-​annual visits like if you only see the vet for 0 – 20 minutes, but it is only a little cheaper than the annual exam fee ($ 46 vs. $ 67). They did this when we first came in for the puppy series of vaccines, and would do this for checking an abscess, ear infection, etc.
They charge extra for working in same day appts. ~$ 50
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We have gone to Sunset Hill Vet for over 2 years. Initially I loved them & they’re great customer service. Being a new puppy owner, we appreciated their medical expertise & they’re comfort with feeding cats & dogs raw food. We did find them to be an expensive vet, but were willing to pay the premium for a great vet within walking distance with excellent customer service.
As we got a little further into puppy ownership, we found that the vet pushed vaccines without giving both sides of the vaccine argument. Quotes given for procedures would have a low & high, but the actual cost was always more than the high end of the already expensive quote. They were not consistent in the annual exams given to our two puppies of the same breed, i.e., did not check for luxating patellas in both dogs despite this being a possibility for the breed. When one dog was very ill, blood testing & fecal testing (you know the less expensive testing available) was not even suggested; instead expensive tests like ultrasounds were suggested. In the end we pushed for blood & fecal testing and got a correct treatable diagnosis & were able to cancel the $ 500+ quoted ultrasound appointment.
We have seen all of the doctors at Sunset Hill Vet, but primarily Dr. Androski & Dr. Lamb. I thought Dr. Lamb was really great upon first interacting with her, but overtime I’ve found her to be too much of a saleswoman, meaning pushing pricey things without spending more time with her clients. Also after going there for over 2 years, at my most recent visit she told me it was nice to meet me. I was a bit flabbergasted seeing that we’ve met plenty of times, I’ve gone to her practice for a couple of years, we’ve spent thousands of dollars at her office, & all she had to do was take 30 seconds to look at my history with the vet to know I’ve been in there before. Maybe Dr. Lamb is the most excited about the rehabilitation part of her practice, but that doesn’t mean routine exams don’t deserve her passion there too. I’ve found Dr. Androski to be more seasoned in her expertise and engaged with me & my pets while we’re in the office.
Sadly, the front office staff has changed over a few times, not that the current staff isn’t nice, but I miss the former staff who knew me & our dogs & were really friendly when I came in the door. Our oldest dog loves coming to Sunset, but it makes me sad that she’s excited to come in & then no one from the staff acknowledges her. I’d like to continue having her feel positive about the vet and the former front office staff definitely helped in that regard, making sure to say hello or even step out to greet her.
We did have one scheduling incident where our neuter appointment was cancelled & no one ever called to reschedule. We came in bright and early to drop our boy off for the day & found the vet to be closed. When we called the next day to reschedule, we had to wait almost a week to get in & there was no compensation for our inconvenience of coming in when they were closed or having to wait for a new appointment when I had scheduled our original appointment over a month in advance.
My bottom line after this long diatribe: Sunset Hill is a decent practice with some nice vet techs. They are pricey. Expect to pay the high end or more on quoted services/​surgeries. If I had an animal in need of rehab, I would most likely take them here. At the moment, I’m debating finding a new vet, but I really hate to leave one that’s so close to our home & that our one dog loves. I may just continue taking the one dog here & find another vet for our other dog & two cats.

I love this place. I ve been bringing my dog here since they opened… gosh almost 8 years now?
The only problem with this place is that everyone else has discovered how great they are too! grrrr! Its becoming harder and harder to get a same day appt. But I still love them a lot and will continue to bring my pets here :)

sunset hill is an amazing animal hospital. My husband’s dog Eloise has gone here for 5 years, since they first opened, and had her luxating patella surgery and subsequent hydrotherapy at Sunset. Recently we took her in to have 4 tumors removed from various places. One was possibly cancerous. Dr, Androski was wonderful and supportive during this tense time for our family while we anxiously awaited surgery day, and the histopathology results. I am typically try not to ‘overtreat” or «overmedicate» my animals, but when cancer was a possiblity I did not want to be conservative with my treatment of Eloise, Neither did Dr. Androski. We had multiple conversations about the width and depth of margins to take with the growth. She awnsered numerous questions, returned calls promptly and was more than willing to work with us to provide the best possible out come for Eloise. Unlike at some other hospitals, I didn’t feel like we were charged for or reccomended procedures that seemed unnesicary.
I recently called and made an appointment for my other dog, Isobel to visit Dr. Androski as well for her annual exam and a dental. Our animals will go to Sunset for the remainder of their lives.

I’m so glad we took Nico (the dog) here right off the bat upon moving to Seattle.
The bottom line: Excellent vets, extraordinary and compassionate customer service, perhaps higher-​than-​average prices (but totally worth it IMO).
We’ve had so many good experiences (above and beyond basic vet care) here, I will share some of the best:
1. Our dog needed X-​rays on his leg, which was healing from an injury. They were going to anesthetize him for them, but we asked them if they could try it without (Nico is a very calm and obedient dog, and we needed to save some cash.) They said they would try it, and it worked! And saved us about $ 100 or more. It was so great that they took a chance to listen to us in order to save us some money.
2. It was early evening and Nico needed to see a vet A.S.A.P. We called Sunset Hill, but they were closed (someone answered the phone, but business hours were over. Legit.) We took Nico to the Emergency clinic instead (he’s fine). The next day, Sunset Hill called to ask me how Nico was doing. Are you serious?! It was so nice and sweet and all the things businesses usually aren’t.
3. For some tests, you don’t need an exam appointment, you can just drop off «samples» or sometimes see a vet for 10 minutes in between other appointments. I don’t know if other places do this, but I love that Sunset Hill does.
Sunset Hill loves Nico, and he loves them too!

I have had dogs, cats, and horses. Collectively on all of them, perhaps 60 years of pet ownership, in many states and cities. I met Dr. Androski socially and after discussing medicine with her briefly, made the instant decision to take my two elderly Dachshunds with serious age-​related issues to her. I was very fearful for them but she sorted them both out as well as the finest veterinarian or physician I have ever seen. I can state based on much experience she is equal to the finest, if not herself the finest, veterinary Dr. I have ever seen.
I have done one phone consult with Dr. Lamb, and was equally impressed. Lastly, I think it’s worth pointing out that in spending two long days in the clinic, I also observed that the vet techs I’ve seen work there are also really talented. Plus they are all hot, which is a total bonus that seals the win about this clinic. Seriously though, It’s a good, healthy clinic for small animals, not a place to meet hot chics. Well, ok, it’s both I guess. ;) So just for the record, that’s win-​win-​win, and hot chics bonus for the total win. It does not get better than that.

This clinic as a whole, the entire team, is amazing. They are compassionate, practical and not just out for your money. Nothing was pushed and all options were given to me as well as support. When I need guidance to make the painful decision to put my dog down, they were there. I felt like Dr. Lamb was 100% focused on me and my dog. No rush. It was like as if my best friend was there helping me every step of the way. They even brought my dog in during the consult. How compassionate is that?
Everyone wants that great combination of a compassionate, knowledgeable vet at an affordable price. This place is definitely it.

I deliver all over Seattle for an international delivery company (we wear brown) & have gone into DOZENS of different vet clinics & see behind the front desks in restricted areas that people dont get to see. After going to SUNSET HILL, I knew that my next pet would go there, even though it is a 35 minute drive from my home.
The staff is the friendliest & most accomidating around. They take their time with me & my pet, never rushing us in and out. They take time to make sure my pet is comfortable before proceding with vet business. They are open to hearing all that i have to say, and entertain any naturalpathic ideas that i have for my pet.
My dog is my best friend and family, and I trust Dr. Lamb and the SunsetHill staff with helping insure that he has a long and healthy life.

Awesome!
I have a chihuahua/​pug that is the first dog I have ever owned on my own, no help from mom. She is a very high energy dog that gets into anything and everything. Before I even got a chance to take her in for her meet and greet with her new vet I had to haul her down to Sunset Hill for an emergency visit. The staff was very sweet and understanding and made my dog feel at ease. The vet, Dr. Androski, was so helpful and didn’t make me feel irresponsible for letting my dog eat something that made her ill.
The next time I went back, for a regularly scheduled appointment, the staff answered every training, house breaking, flea treatment and general question I could possibly have. Dr. Androski gave me great advice on how to always properly care for a dog’s health and the vet assistants even showed me how to clip my dog’s tiny black nails without hurting her.
I would recommend this center to anyone because they really care for the well being of the pet and the pet owner. Best vet center ever!

I just recently took my 18 year old cat Kali here as I came home from work to find her suddenly in a bad state. We were rushing to find a close vet and as this one is right down the street from my house my boyfriend called from the car and we brought her right in. They were quick and so incredibly friendly and caring. The nurse and doctor had a genuine concern for my kitty and they helped me through the entire process of explaining the situation and my options. It was a very sad time for me but they took such good care of her and allowed me to say goodbye; while its still a painful thing, it helped me to feel better about my decision.
A few days letter a hand written card signed by everyone came in the mailbox and it was just such a nice gesture I know for certain now I’ll never go anywhere else. I had a regular vet that was cheaper but I never received the service there I have here and you can put a price on personal piece of mind and genuine good service to your loved one’s — I highly recommend.

I took my elderly cat, Tommy, to Sunset Hill for the first time in January 2009 to address a tooth problem. The staff is very friendly and inviting, and Dr. Lamb was great about explaining things and discussing options. She is very thorough and knowledgeable, and after recommending a series of tests, discovered quite a few health issues with Tommy, including a dangerous mouth cancer. His cancer was not operable, so she prescribed some pain killers to keep him comfortable in his final weeks. When it came time to say goodbye to my little buddy, Dr. Lamb and the staff were extremely sympathetic and comforting, and Tommy was made very comfortable in his final moments.
A few days later, a hand-​written sympathy card, signed by the entire staff showed up in my mailbox. A very nice touch.
I would certainly recommend Sunset Hill to other pet owners.