BluePearl Pet Hospital - Tacoma/Lakewood
Your Pet is Our Passion - 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Care
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lakewood, Washington provides 24/7 emergency care and specialty veterinary services including comprehensive avian and exotics medicine. The practice's avian and exotics team is made up of veterinarians, vet technicians and assistants, and support staff with rigorous training and experience in specialty medicine. Led by board-certified specialist Dr. Kristin Gill, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), the hospital provides tailored care for every pet - feathers, fangs, fur and more. As a multidisciplinary hospital, the veterinary team can consult the expertise of other specialty departments to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care each patient needs and deserves. The veterinary team treats birds, small mammals, reptiles and other exotic species with advanced diagnostics and state-of-the-art medical care.
Exotic Species Treated at BluePearl Pet Hospital - Tacoma/Lakewood
Includes: parrots, macaws, cockatoos, cockatiels, finches, canaries
Includes: lizards, iguanas, snakes, turtles, tortoises, all reptile species
Includes: rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, rats, mice
Includes: frogs, toads, salamanders, all amphibian species
Veterinary Services & Capabilities
wellness examinations
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
nutritional counseling
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
chronic disease management
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
advanced diagnostics
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
electrocardiography (ECG)
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
digital radiography (X-rays)
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
soft tissue surgery
Surgical & Dental Care
avian orthopedic surgery
Surgical & Dental Care
After-Hours Online Triage & Exotic Pet Coverage Options
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Reptile UVB Lighting, Thermostats & Terrarium Supplies
Proper Arcadia/Zoo Med UVB lighting and digital thermostat heating prevent 80% of metabolic reptile emergencies.
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BluePearl Pet Hospital - Tacoma/Lakewood Reviews & Pet Owner Feedback
4.6 out of 5
(based on 520 verified reviews)
Patricia R.
2024-10
Dr. Gill saved my parrot's life! Her expertise in avian medicine is incredible. The 24/7 availability was crucial when my bird had an emergency at night.
Steven M.
2024-09
BluePearl is the only place I trust with my rabbit. The specialists really know what they're doing. Worth the drive from Olympia!
Angela T.
2024-11
Board-certified exotic vets with cutting-edge equipment. They diagnosed my iguana's problem when no one else could. Highly recommend!