
Routine preventive care to monitor your pet's health, support early detection, and stay on top of their care plan.
Our veterinarians conduct annual wellness exams to evaluate your pet’s health. During these routine checkups, we check your pet’s weight, skin, coat, eyes, ears, teeth, heart, lungs, and joints. We also discuss changes in their behavior, appetite, or lifestyle.
Annual wellness exams are important for preventive care because pets can develop subtle health changes that aren’t always easy to notice at home. Regular checkups help us track your pet’s health over time, answer your questions, and recommend care based on their age, breed, lifestyle, and medical history.
We tailor care recommendations based on your pet's age, lifestyle, and risk factors.
We stay updated with advanced medical recommendations that support long-term health.
We use modern equipment to ensure accurate screening and lab work.
Our team takes the time to listen, examine your pet, and help you feel confident about next steps.
We discuss your pet's routine, behavior, medications, and changes you noticed.
Your veterinarian performs a physical exam to assess your pet's condition.
We discuss vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, or further testing.
We review our findings, answer your questions, and recommend next steps.
On the day of your pet’s checkup, bring their previous veterinary records, vaccination history, and list of current medications, and be ready to share any changes you’ve noticed in appetite, thirst, energy, bathroom habits, behavior, itching, or mobility.
If your pet is scheduled to have bloodwork or testing is recommended, follow the necessary fasting instructions, and arrive a few minutes early so your pet has time to settle before the exam.
Since wellness exams are generally safe, most pets have no side effects, but if your pet receives vaccines during the visit, mild tenderness can occur.
Although our team explains what to expect based on the care your pet receives, persistent lethargy, swelling, vomiting, or difficulty breathing are always a cause for concern, and you should contact us immediately if you notice these signs.
When you go home after the checkup, offer your pet fresh water and their usual food unless our vets give different instructions, and let them rest after the visit, especially if they received vaccines or felt nervous.
Monitor your pet for any unusual behavior, swelling, or digestive changes, and follow all medication, testing, or follow-up instructions by your veterinarian.
For a stress-free payment process, we provide transparent pricing before rendering any services, with payment options including credit cards, cash, and CareCredit.
If you use pet insurance, we speed up the claims process by providing invoices for claim submission, and if you are unsure what kind of wellness plan your pet needs, ask us about available wellness plans or bundled preventive care options.
In case you’re wondering how often to bring your pet for a wellness exam, puppies and kittens need several visits for vaccines and growth monitoring, while healthy adult pets can benefit from a routine checkup at least once a year.
If your pet is a senior or has ongoing health concerns, they’ll need checkups every six months, and we plan parasite prevention plans based on pets’ lifestyles, ages, and health status.
Our team has been providing preventive care to pets in Kirkland for over 10 years, building a reputation for providing compassionate, quality care to hundreds of clients.
We’re an AAHA-accredited veterinary practice following high standards of care and safety and an active participant in the community’s pet wellness events, making us the top choice for veterinary care in Kirkland.
Core and non-core vaccines tailored to your pet's lifestyle and risk factors.
Learn more about Vaccinations & BoostersDietary guidance and weight management programs for optimal health.
Learn more about Weight & Nutritional CounselingCustomized wellness packages to keep your pet healthy year-round.
Learn more about Preventive Health PlansAdvanced diagnostic testing and imaging services
Learn more about Diagnostics & ImagingIntensive care and monitoring for critically ill patients
Learn more about Hospitalization & Critical CareSpecialized care for your new puppy from first exams to vaccinations
Learn more about Puppy CareUrgent treatment for dental trauma, broken teeth, and oral pain.
Learn more about Emergency Dental CareSafe surgical sterilization procedures with expert timing recommendations for your puppy.
Learn more about Puppy Spay & Neuter ServicesPermanent ID protection for lost pet recovery with lifetime registration support.
Learn more about Microchipping for PuppiesYes, we recommend being present to discuss your pet's health, ask questions, and review recommendations with our veterinarian.
Yes, indoor pets can still develop dental disease, weight changes, arthritis, or skin issues that aren't obvious at home.
Most visits take 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your pet's needs and whether the exam includes vaccines or testing.
Not always, but we recommend bloodwork based on your pet's age, breed, symptoms, medications, or health history.