September 13th, 2020 is National Pet Memorial Day. We at Summit Veterinary Referral Center, are thinking of all of you who are grieving and memorializing your beloved animals who have gone before you. Our hearts are with you. Who have you been remembering today? What memorials or rituals are you incorporating to honor your beloved friend? As you reflect on your special animal, are there specific memories you cherish most that bring you comfort and keep your animal’s presence in your heart? [ 448 more words ]
http://summitvetsblog.com/2020/09/13/national-pet-memorial-day-september-13th-2020/
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National Pet Memorial Day: September 13th, 2020
Did you know that veterinarians are 1.5 times more likely than the general population to experience a depressive episode, and 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population? In honor of this day, our Social Work team at Summit Veterinary Referral Center has focused this week on encouraging our wonderful, dedicated and hard working staff to take good care of their mental health. [ 40 more words ]
http://summitvetsblog.com/2020/09/10/today-is-world-suicide-prevention-day/
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day
ALERT! Our building lost power at approximately 4:45pm. Our phones, lighting and computer systems were down for about 30 minutes. Our battery powered generator has kicked on, but we are functioning at a minimum capacity until the power is restored to our building. Our Emergency Department is not seeing new cases until further notice. Please contact other emergency veterinary hospitals in the area if your pet is experiencing an emergency. We are diverting our all our resources to appropriately care for the patients currently hospitalized with us. Thank you for your patience and understanding and stay safe out there!
Summit's expansive construction project is finally complete! We would like to thank our hardworking and devoted staff for their flexibility and patience during the construction for expansion/remodel. We have weathered many challenges through this process and we couldn't have done it without you. As a small token of our gratitude we are scheduling daily food offerings this week. Please give a huge shout out to Boss Mama's Kitchen food truck. They are working tirelessly in the heat to serve us incredibly delicious food! Thank you to all!
Happy Belated Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week! Our assistants at Summit are beyond amazing! We all deeply appreciate your dedication and hard work! Veterinary Assistant week is usually in June, but we had to delay our weeklong celebration because of construction for our remodel. Thank you all who put on the daily food and beverage spreads and decorations and gifts for our irreplaceable and wonderful assistants!
This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about mental health issues, advocating for those who may be navigating their own journey with mental illness, and reducing stigma around mental health disorders and their symptoms worldwide. Mental health concerns are one of the main causes of worldwide overall disease burden, with mental health and behavioral problems being the main causes of disability in 20 to 29 year-olds (Mental Health Foundation). [ 102 more words ]
http://summitvetsblog.com/2020/10/10/world-mental-health-awareness-day/
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World Mental Health Awareness Day!
Everybody is looking on point for Green Thursdays! Just a few of our amazing staff from the surgery, oncology, ER, and neurology department! Thank you for all your hard work and great positive attitudes!
Please cast a vote for the most adorable/hilarious costume for our Summit Employee Pet Halloween Costume Contest! The winner will receive a prize!
It's not just us! This article is a few months old, but we are still experiencing a much larger case load than usual. Please call ahead before bringing your pet to any emergency room so you can be aware of the potential wait times and find out if the hospital is at max capacity! We greatly appreciate patience and understanding during these challenging times.
https://katu.com/news/coronavirus/veterinary-emergency-rooms-see-historic-wait-times-because-of-coronavirus-covid-19
KATU.COM
Veterinary emergency rooms see historic wait times because of coronavirus
Summit is collecting non-perishable holiday food items through Wednesday, November 25th. All items collected will be donated directly to struggling families through Network Tacoma. Please leave food donations in the designated bins at our main entrance to the left of the front lobby doors. Even a small donation will make a difference! Non-holiday items are accepted but the need is greater for food to make traditional holiday dishes! Thank you!
This year, the Kindred Souls Foundation giving tree is virtual! We will be posting a photo, bio and wishlist for some of their adorable foundation pets in need! Please select items from their chewy and amazon wish lists below and the items will be sent to them directly. Thank you!
https://www.chewy.com/g/kindred-souls-foundation_b67272754
https://www.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/38-3707806/ref=smi_se_smi_rd_www?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
This year, the Kindred Souls Foundation giving tree is virtual! We will be posting a photo, bio and wishlist for some of their adorable foundation pets in need! Please select items from their chewy and amazon wish lists below and the items will be sent to them directly. Thank you!
https://www.chewy.com/g/kindred-souls-foundation_b67272754
https://www.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/38-3707806/ref=smi_se_smi_rd_www?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
Hi everyone! Summit is hosting a toy drive for the hospitalized children at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma. If you can, please bring new unwrapped toys to Summit to donate! The children would also love a handwritten note of encouragment and holiday wishes along with the gift. You can call from your parking spot and we can come out to your vehicle and collect your donation or you may enter the building to place your donation in the designated bin directly behind our front lobby door. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
For the Kindred Souls Foundation virtual giving tree, please select items from their chewy and amazon wish lists below and the items will be sent to them directly. Thank you!
https://www.chewy.com/g/kindred-souls-foundation_b67272754
https://www.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/38-3707806/ref=smi_se_smi_rd_www?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
For the Kindred Souls Foundation virtual giving tree, please select items from their chewy and amazon wish lists below and the items will be sent to them directly. Thank you!
https://www.chewy.com/g/kindred-souls-foundation_b67272754
https://www.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/38-3707806/ref=smi_se_smi_rd_www?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
Feeling jolly...might delete later, idk....
For Kindred Souls Foundation virtual giving tree, please select items from their chewy and amazon wish lists below and the items will be sent to them directly. Thank you!
https://www.chewy.com/g/kindred-souls-foundation_b67272754
https://www.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/38-3707806/ref=smi_se_smi_rd_www?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
For Kindred Souls Foundation virtual giving tree, please select items from their chewy and amazon wish lists below and the items will be sent to them directly. Thank you!
https://www.chewy.com/g/kindred-souls-foundation_b67272754
https://www.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/38-3707806/ref=smi_se_smi_rd_www?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
Summit is upgrading and replacing our phone and communication systems on Tuesday, December 15th @ 6am. While we expect minimal impacts and very limited downtime, your patience is appreciated as we take a leap forward in our tools to better serve you.
The pandemic has pushed our current system to the limits and challenged us in ways we never imagined. We are very excited to have increased capabilities to handle the continued surge of phone calls we experience every day.
For the Kindred Souls Foundation virtual giving tree, please select items from their chewy and amazon wish lists below and the items will be sent to them directly. Thank you!
https://www.chewy.com/g/kindred-souls-foundation_b67272754
https://www.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/38-3707806/ref=smi_se_smi_rd_www?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
For the Kindred Souls Foundation virtual giving tree, please select items from their chewy and amazon wish lists below and the items will be sent to them directly. Thank you!
https://www.chewy.com/g/kindred-souls-foundation_b67272754
https://www.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/38-3707806/ref=smi_se_smi_rd_www?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
2020 has been a year of many great changes at Summit! We were fortunate enough to add a second Cardiologist to our team. With the addition of Dr. Sheehan, we are now providing Cardiology appointments and urgent / emergency
consultation services 6 days per week (Monday – Saturday).
Hi everyone! Sweet Bradley came by Summit to check out the progress of Team Bradley Toy Drive for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma! He was so happy to see the donations so far and is just thrilled to give these gifts to other kids going through cancer like him. Please remember Summit is accepting toys until December 20th! We would love your help to spread some extra holiday joy this season!
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!
2020 has been a year of many great changes at Summit! We were fortunate enough to add a second Cardiologist to our team. With the addition of Dr. Sheehan, we are now providing Cardiology appointments and urgent / emergency
consultation services 6 days per week (Monday – Saturday).
To learn more about Dr. Sheehan, visit https://www.summitvets.com/dr.-nora-sheehan.html
We love these adorable mugs!
Pictured from left to right: "Sam" Dr. Kelsey Johnson's Australian Shepherd, "Rubble" Dr. Laura Riordan's Golden Retriever, "Daisy" Christine Von Seggern's Boxer Mix, "Gidget" Dr. Kay Wicinas' Frenchie Mix, and "Artemi" Dr. Joe Cacioppo's Australian Shepherd Mix.
This is awesome!
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Dogs put their noses to work saving wildlife
Veterinarians are invited to join us virtually for our upcoming Cardiology Continuing Education Event. Please RSVP to events@summitvets.com and be sure to include a mailing address so that we can send you some treats ahead of the event. We hope to see you there!
https://vetspecialists.com/vet-specialist-stories-penny/
We love collaborating with Northwest Trek!
https://www.nwtrek.org/looking-deep-inside-a-bobcat/
NWTREK.ORG
Looking Deep Inside a Bobcat - Northwest Trek
https://people.com/pets/therapy-dog-donates-healing-kits-coronavirus-hospital-workers/
PEOPLE.COM
Therapy 'Dogtor' Inspires Thousands of Donations to Hospital Workers in Need of Comfort
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2021/02/pets-are-helping-us-cope-during-the-pandemic/?cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=Animals_20210204&rid=D48361DF6B73DA5A6647B4A977BFB153
NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM
Pets are helping us cope during the pandemic—but that may be stressing them out
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2021/01/dogs-trained-sniff-out-covid-19/617846/
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The Dogs Trained to Sniff Out COVID-19
***Inclement Weather Update***
Monday, Feb 15th @ 9:00AM
Accessibility to our hospital has improved significantly. The parking lots and nearby roads are pretty clear.
Our incredible team took excellent care of our patients during the snow storm and we are happy to be through the worst of it.
Elective appointments and procedures are resuming today, but may be somewhat limited as we ramp back up. We expect high volumes of calls today and apologize for extended hold times.
Be safe out there.
Happy Valentines Day!
**Update: Feb 13th @1pm**
It sure is pretty out there, but as you may expect road conditions are challenging.
Out of an abundance of caution for our team and the public we are providing only very limited emergency services.
Please call before trying to drive over so we can let you know of our service status which is changing by the inch and the hour.
Stay safe everyone.
***Inclement Weather Notice***
Update: Sunday, Feb 14th @ 8:00AM
Due to the snow, accessibility to our hospital remains extremely limited right now. Our team hunkered down overnight and all of the patients under our care are being well looked after.
We have canceled all elective appointments and procedures today and expect to be very limited in what services we may be able to provide, so please call before attempting to drive over.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Stay safe!
***Inclement Weather Notice***
Update: Sunday, Feb 14th @ 8:00AM
Due to the snow, accessibility to our hospital remains extremely limited right now. Our team hunkered down overnight and all of the patients under our care are being well looked after.
We have canceled all elective appointments and procedures today and expect to be very limited in what services we may be able to provide, so please call before attempting to drive over.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Stay safe!
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
February 16 at 7:01 PM ·
Point Defiance Zoo veterinarians recently noticed a large uterine mass in Sekiu the sea otter during a routine annual physical exam. They teamed up with veterinarians from Summit Veterinary Referral Center and Seattle Aquarium to surgically remove the large tumor, along with her ovaries and uterus. Sekiu’s recovery went well and she is back swimming and foraging with otter pals Libby and Moea in the Rocky Shores habitat. Read more about Sekiu’s surgery and her amazing human care team here: https://www.pdza.org/sea-otter-surgery/
***Inclement Weather Notice***
Update: Sunday, Feb 14th @ 8:00AM
Due to the snow, accessibility to our hospital remains extremely limited right now. Our team hunkered down overnight and all of the patients under our care are being well looked after.
We have canceled all elective appointments and procedures today and expect to be very limited in what services we may be able to provide, so please call before attempting to drive over.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Stay safe!
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
February 16 at 7:01 PM ·
Point Defiance Zoo veterinarians recently noticed a large uterine mass in Sekiu the sea otter during a routine annual physical exam. They teamed up with veterinarians from Summit Veterinary Referral Center and Seattle Aquarium to surgically remove the large tumor, along with her ovaries and uterus. Sekiu’s recovery went well and she is back swimming and foraging with otter pals Libby and Moea in the Rocky Shores habitat. Read more about Sekiu’s surgery and her amazing human care team here: https://www.pdza.org/sea-otter-surgery/
***Inclement Weather Notice***
Update: Sunday, Feb 14th @ 8:00AM
Due to the snow, accessibility to our hospital remains extremely limited right now. Our team hunkered down overnight and all of the patients under our care are being well looked after.
We have canceled all elective appointments and procedures today and expect to be very limited in what services we may be able to provide, so please call before attempting to drive over.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Stay safe!
Please follow the link below to make sure you are up to date on the potential house hold and environmental hazards that be life threatening for your pet!
https://www.aspca.org/news/announcing-top-10-pet-toxins
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
February 16 at 7:01 PM ·
Point Defiance Zoo veterinarians recently noticed a large uterine mass in Sekiu the sea otter during a routine annual physical exam. They teamed up with veterinarians from Summit Veterinary Referral Center and Seattle Aquarium to surgically remove the large tumor, along with her ovaries and uterus. Sekiu’s recovery went well and she is back swimming and foraging with otter pals Libby and Moea in the Rocky Shores habitat. Read more about Sekiu’s surgery and her amazing human care team here: https://www.pdza.org/sea-otter-surgery/
***Inclement Weather Notice***
Update: Sunday, Feb 14th @ 8:00AM
Due to the snow, accessibility to our hospital remains extremely limited right now. Our team hunkered down overnight and all of the patients under our care are being well looked after.
We have canceled all elective appointments and procedures today and expect to be very limited in what services we may be able to provide, so please call before attempting to drive over.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Stay safe!
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Please follow the link below to make sure you are up to date on the potential house hold and environmental hazards that can be life threatening for your pet!
https://www.aspca.org/news/announcing-top-10-pet-toxins
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
February 16 at 8:01 PM ·
Point Defiance Zoo veterinarians recently noticed a large uterine mass in Sekiu the sea otter during a routine annual physical exam. They teamed up with veterinarians from Summit Veterinary Referral Center and Seattle Aquarium to surgically remove the large tumor, along with her ovaries and uterus. Sekiu’s recovery went well and she is back swimming and foraging with otter pals Libby and Moea in the Rocky Shores habitat. Read more about Sekiu’s surgery and her amazing human care team here: https://www.pdza.org/sea-otter-surgery/
Yes.
Please follow the link below to make sure you are up to date on the potential house hold and environmental hazards that can be life threatening for your pet!
https://www.aspca.org/news/announcing-top-10-pet-toxins
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
February 16 at 8:01 PM ·
Point Defiance Zoo veterinarians recently noticed a large uterine mass in Sekiu the sea otter during a routine annual physical exam. They teamed up with veterinarians from Summit Veterinary Referral Center and Seattle Aquarium to surgically remove the large tumor, along with her ovaries and uterus. Sekiu’s recovery went well and she is back swimming and foraging with otter pals Libby and Moea in the Rocky Shores habitat. Read more about Sekiu’s surgery and her amazing human care team here: https://www.pdza.org/sea-otter-surgery/