Mount Vernon Veterinary Hospital

The team that looked at my horse were very professional and explained everything in great detail. My horse was calm and cooperative thanks to their expertise. I cannot recommend them highly enough. So very pleased with the quality and care my horse received. They are now her primary doctors. Thank you!!!

posted: 09/08/2023

Had to make a unplanned trip due today our goldens hurting his dewclaw. As always the nicest and most professional staff. Highly recommend making them your vet!

posted: 05/04/2023

Dr. Viv and her helper are so skillful and friendly. They took care my two Andalusian with floating teeth and annual shots, everything went on so smoothly. My horse settled down to accept the bit much better right on that afternoon's ride. I will highly recommend my friends to use their service.

posted: 01/07/2023

Dr. Claire is amazing. I've been using her for two years for our equine program to maintain the health of our therapy horses. She performs the best, most comprehensive lameness exam you'll find in Snohomish or Skagit counties. She's patient, and is even willing to "dance" with horses that are a little sensitive to vet treatments or needles. She's always willing to give you two or three options in order to fit the needs of the horse and your budget. What I also appreciate is are her views on her exam findings. For example, she may say that what she's writing looks bad on paper, but because of something the horse has been born with, it's not really what it may seem w/certain course of action.

posted: 05/27/2022

Update- Dr Claire is super amazing!! I took my mare up the the facility and she did a preliminary lameness and evaluation before moving into the tests she was scheduled for and the evaluation was so thorough and the assistant Anne was great with my horse and very personable and funny. The first test Dr Claire did (scope for ulcers) turned up with a severe case. The whole procedure was performed so professionally and kind. I was informed about all the findings along the way. The treatment plan was laid out well and detailed and although my horse has an awful problem I feel so calm and confident with dr Claire as her vet. Again- I highly recommend her and NW vet! Dr Claire is amazing! She came out yesterday for an urgent lameness issue and was great about diagnosing it and explaining to me why she came up with that diagnosis and the treatment plan (abscess). 6 months ago my mare went from great in the arena to a bucking bronco (visibly pain related) which I’ve had 3 other vets try to fix with no success. I mentioned this to Dr Claire and she told me a few things that she thought would be causing the bucking with the info I gave her along with how my mare was behaving while she was here. They all sounded very sensible and she explained them well so I asked for her to schedule another appointment to look into these. She answered all my questions before I could ask them. I feel like no other vet has been so knowledgeable about the physical problems a horse can have that affect their behavior in the arena. Her having years of riding experience probably help her bridge the gap between the physical health of the horse and success in the arena. She is also so friendly, honest, and real. She really does care and understands that these are 1300 lb expensive animals we put our lives on the line riding and I’m glad I finally found a vet that’s going to help me get back in the saddle and move forward towards my riding goals. And a shout out to the scheduler that answered my call and facilitated getting Dr Claire out so quickly!

posted: 03/20/2023