I have been coming to GVS for several years now for all our dogs needs, and I must say I am just…read moreas impressed with the professionalism and thoughtfulness that I received years ago from them, and I still receive the same commited service today from Grays Harbor Veterinary Clinic. The staff is very caring and doctor Sonya is an excellent veterinarian and I would recommend this veterinarian clinic to anyone. I have seen where they will go out of their way to help customers that aren't even patients of theirs. That is what excellence and caring is about. I have gone to several clinics here in the area before I came upon GHV clinic. Sadly I was given a misdiagnosis from my then vet and was given treatments on my rottweiler for Cushings disease that she didn't have and pills that she didn't need to take. I ended up going to GVS for an emergency with my rottweiler as my then current vet said he didn't have time to see ElizzaBear until the following week and I couldn't wait that long due to the "Cushings disease". That is when I learned from Dr. Sonya, after she performed multiple tests on ElizzaBear, that ElizzaBear did not have Cushing's disease at all. I was extremely upset about dosing my dog for something that she didn't need. She is now gone but never forgotten. You can imagine my surprise and needless to say, I have been with Dr. Sonya ever since for all of our pets' needs and that was many years ago. I also had another misfortune with another clinic that charged me $50 per pet just for a nail trim. That's completely unacceptable and outrageous! I never went back. Grays Harbor veterinary clinic is not only helpful and caring but their costs are very reasonable.

It's never fun leaving a bad review, but I've been here twice and turns out it wasn't a one-off…read morefluke. For reference, I've had cats in my home the last 13 years. I've moved between three different states and had about five vets in that time. More if you count a few emergency vet visits. I have NEVER had to book a second appointment because of my cat's temperament. My first visit to this office was in Oct 2025. They have signs posted about not serving pets that get agitated, including possible sedation for services. My cat was there for a swollen leg, and was not happy to be there. (And please feel free to enlighten about any cat that enjoys the vet.) He was five at the time and the previous vet never complained about his temperament. This vet, however, was standoffish with him. Her name is Dr. O'Connor. Thankfully, we got through the appointment but I wasn't impressed with her hesitancy to provide service. Fast forward to today, April 2026. I brought both my cats in for their annual wellness exams. They each needed updated vaccines. The tech came in first, checked their weights, and confirmed the services we needed. (Which they don't have right. The thought only one cat needed shots but they both did.) The vet comes in without the vials for shots and made a comment about not having them prepared yet. The first cat goes up and does fine. No shots administered while he was happy though because they weren't in the room... Now the second cat goes up and is not as cooperative. Thankfully, she managed to give him his shot. Now it's time to bring the first cat up again and he's getting defensive. As cats do at the vet! (At least in my experience) She tells me I'll have to bring him back for a "tech appointment" for the shots because he's agitated. His "kitty minutes" as they call them are up. -_- We waited 20 minutes to be seen, then the vet comes in without everything she needs to facilitate the appointment, yet I have to pay a secondary appointment fee now because of the office's negligence and poor bedside manner? My cats behaved how they always behave at the vet and it's never been an issue. It's seems like this vet and certain techs are uncomfortable around animals, frankly. Maybe they're new to the field? Idk I moved to Elma from Lakewood which is why I switched vets. I would rather make the hour drive one way to my previous vet in Tacoma with two cats in tow than deal with this office again. And moving forward, I will. I did book the tech appointment because my cat needs the update on his rabies shot, and I don't want it to be delayed any further. Ultimately, I will adhere to their policies but it's just not the type of service I'm looking for in a vet. I will say, to their credit, that the appointment was originally scheduled for the week before and I had to reschedule last minute. (The cats are indoor outdoor and got out while I was at work. Came home to an empty house) They were very nice about it, and I do recognize they could argue I wasted their time first. My advice - go the Union Ave Vet Hospital in Tacoma and see Dr. Plevinskyi. He's awesome!

It's been almost a month since my visit- but one thing sticks out in my mind after losing my sweet…read moredog, Bubba. KATE HANNAH who is a vet tech there was so kind, warm and friendly, comforting and helpful -when we were just devastated. We can't thank her enough for her soothing words and the time and effort she took to make us all comfortable. In the blur of emotin, and a few things that didn't go very well, she stood out as a kind and friendly advocate for us. KATE is a treasure, I hope her employers realize what an asset she is to them.

I have a older dog that is having issues with urinary incontinence and they dont have availability…read moreto see her for 2 months.. What if it's a UTI? Would you let your old dog suffer for that long? Not me, I worked at a busy vet practice for 15yrs..we had appointments set aside for such things... So much for a vet close to home..I will drive to a practice that has compassion for suffering animals! Very disappointed

Such a kind Dr. I…read morehad to have one of my cats euthanized and it was such a peaceful death for my kitty. I was in the room when he passed away, and he didn't suffer at all. Such compassion. I highly recommend this Veterinary Clinic.

Awesome vet ,they have helped me with several pets and all are happy and we'll. My cats don't seem…read moreto mind going into their check up.

We have been going to Elma Pet Clinic since the day they opened the doors. Dr. Dowling is easy to…read moretalk to and Arial who is the one who works at reception is awesome. I have taken both cats and dogs to Dr. Dowling. Never had a problem in the 32 years we have been going there. He is easy to talk to and the entire office has a positive feel to it. When we had to let a fur baby go over the Rainbow Bridge....the staff was very respectful. Understanding the pain of loss we were experiencing. During the pandemic if they couldn't get us in right away were very quick getting records to the vet we went to.

I took my one year old husky to the vet for an ear infection. She doesn't like things in her ears…read moreso I recommended using a muzzle. My husky is dramatic so she talked a lot, tried to get her muzzle off, and struggled to sit still when we got close to her ear with the medicine. When she moved the vet grabbed her by her cheek fur and told her no. He did this twice. The third time she moved he grabbed her and shook her. She reacted by screaming and peeing herself. During this time of him shaking her, I told him to let her go about 4 times before he finally did. I told him to never do that again and he said she was learning bad habits. I dont think it is ever acceptable for a vet, a professional, to ever shake a dog because they are scared. Him shaking her made her more terrified. Neither of my dogs will ever go there again.

I took my little Winston in because he had scraped a bump by his penis It started hemorrhaging. I…read morebrought him in, he was not doing well at all he had a stroke the night before. She was very concerned he wouldn't make it. The surgery turned out perfect. I got my little guy back for six more months. He died on the way to Vesta at 15 yrs and 6 months. I am forever great full for her being so kind and caring for my Winston who I loved dearly. Highly recommend her. Her prices are extremely good. I would never have gotten the care he needed from VCA, Brady, or any other vet. I highly recommend her. Dianne Bretz

We've taken all of our pets here and they love it! Finding a vet that didn't stress them out was…read morevery important and Vesta is great! They all make them feel so welcome and get so excited to see them.

Sally is truly a godsend for abused animals. She truly cares about the animals she has in her…read moresanctuary. Perhaps the reason that some people have given poor experiences with this sanctuary is because of her extensive adoption process which eliminates people who would not be a good match for the dog they are applying for. To adopt one of her dogs you must be able to give that dog a good home forever. She gets my five stars!*****

I recently went through the adoption process with Sally! I cannot express my most sincere…read moreappreciation for her thoroughness, accepting my calls and answering questions, while also just feeling like a mentor to me as I adopted a Korean Meatdog. Sally and her partner are very knowledgeable and most kind. They have seen things I wish to never see. Their passion is truly unwavering. I look forward to years of knowing Sally.

We took a bird there when they told us to. Broken wing. Had to call them to find out they…read moreeuthanized it. Better communication would have been appreciated after every thing we went through to get her there.

I do recommend them as a rescue and to always continue to donate to rescues, because they do mean…read morewell, and do help SO MANY precious souls out there that need it. However, I personally just had. THE WORST EXPERIENCE WITH THEM WITH A LOVED WILD ONE!! That left me and my entire family with so much anger, broken hearts, distrust, and disappointment. That we went from wanting to work with and support this center to avoiding it at all costs!! There's many out there, with more compassion, and trust than this!! That we will forever devote our money, donations, and time too. Definitely, not somewhere That's going to treat their COMMUNITY LIKE THIS!! I went through this 3 years ago!! During Covid, and was treated so respectfully by local rehabilitaters, vets, helped even, and given an opportunity to release my Slinky into the wild which I did!! She Thrived and was so happy!! Here at THWC I was so disrespected, judged IMMEDIATELY, and not EVEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVE MYSELF TRUTHFUL & LOYAL to this lil squirrels well being, like I have always been!! In the past. (During Covid) Fish & Wildlife even let me prove myself. Now my families heart are shattered to bits, our baby is all alone out in a foreign Forrest, to start all over, when he had a perfectly good home that he was born in OUTSIDE IN A TREE here, that he's familiar with, Scents that he's familiar with. All because they didn't want to take a moment to communicate & just listen. They had already made their minds up about me, judging me as this awful individual, that "supposably cages, and abuses squirrels!! At least the last lady I spoke to on the phone MADE IT CLEAR THATS HOW THEY FELT!! He wasn't caged much at all, I have video to prove it!! I fed him proper foods, vegetables, berries, vitamins. Seeds, insects, leaves, nuts, wood etc. He was healthy!! They kept trying to tell me he was a young adult based on his weight!! I knew he wasn't a young adult!! He was only several months old at most!! I KNOW WHEN HIS MAMA WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED, and I checked her nesting box the next morning for babies just in case, and there were!! I have VIDEO!! So, I know for a fact he wasn't an adult and they kept insisting he was based on his weight saying I was being untruthful!! So I sent them over actual video, and photos of my husband putting a selfie stick in the nesting box on May 7, 2023 the very first day we discovered them!! Definitely NOT a young adult!! He was a very healthy juvenile squirrel!! I'm not sure about this place on how trustworthy they are with keeping their word and actually "working" with their community. After looking at their FB page, they only post when they receive something or about an animal. They don't interact with the community much. With this experience alone I don't think I will EVER CHOOSE to work with them again. I do understand that these precious animals are wild but you CAN have a healthy relationship with wildlife too, if you do your research, and learn about them, and learn to cohabitate. Their lives in towns are being destroyed with all the building and destruction of trees. I'm trying to do what's best for them, by putting up extra nesting boxes, or foraging supplies for fall winter. I have zero intention of caging them or keeping them. I have a little wildlife zoo out back in my yard because of where I live and I love it. With all my little Chickadees, California Scrub Jays, goldfinch, squirrels hummingbirds, raccoons, opossums. Every year there's babies. I don't want them caged!! Where I live is a squirrels dream. All you did was separate us for all of us to suffer, what good comes out of that?? Dinkie was going to be free within days!! Why would you be so cruel, and do this?? He was in no danger, or injured. EVER?! Upon healthy evaluation, if you had only taken a moment to check my address, to see where I live, I'm surrounded by farmland, Forrest, and ocean, right next to Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge!! I sent photos and video of the perfect outdoor life he'd have, but obviously, you didn't consider ANY OF IT!! #BringDinkieHome

Robin is fantastic with my dogs. Highly recommend her, I won't go anywhere else. The dogs are so…read morecalm after their spa day with her. Don't hesitate to give her a call.

Robin took really good care with Freckles for his first grooming…read more Definitely recommend made next appointment before we left.

Four Paws has been absolutely wonderful! I reached out because my Labrador, Duke, injured his leg…read moreand we're now navigating a possible ACL/CCL injury along with arthritis and some weight loss needs. They were so kind, helpful, and responsive. You can tell they truly care about the animals and want to help them live healthier, more comfortable lives. I'm so grateful to have found a place that offers rehabilitation and physical therapy for dogs in our area. We are looking forward to working with them and helping Duke get stronger!

When our boy started showing signs of aging, we took him to Four Paws to see what we could do to…read morehelp him with his arthritis. We saw improvement with his arthritis and movement, so we kept it going. But then, we got the worst news that our boy had bone cancer. When our boy lost his leg to cancer, the team at Four Paws worked with us to get his body confidence back post-amputation and keep him moving and limber. Through arthritis, cancer, and loss, Four Paws was there for our family. Words cannot express our deepest gratitude to Dana, Sav, and Bren who were there for the whole journey. If you are wondering, "Does PT really actually work for a dog?" Yes, I can confirm that it does help. We witnessed the progress and it did make a huge difference. We got our boy back post-amputation and I do credit the work at Four Paws for him getting his spark and confidence back. Be consistent about appointment, follow your therapist's recommendations, and above all, be kind and respectful. The staff at Four Paws are VERY good at what they do. Trust the process and you'll be rewarded with real, observable progress. PS - their laser works wonders!

I have the most sweetest little baby hedgehog that I purchased from Edith who is knowledgeable and…read moreis honest, kind. If you're looking for a hedgehog she's the nicest.

We got a newly weaned hedgehog and it is great! She had us come meet him about 2 weeks before we…read moretook him home so we knew he was a good fit for our family. She is knowledgeable and friendly and also has all the products needed on site if you need them!!!