Critter Doctor Animal Hospital
Full-service Wellhaven veterinary office located in Totem Lake. We also offer boarding for dogs and cats. Welcome to Critter Doctor Animal Hospital.
Our team is dedicated to building lasting relationships with our clients and patients. We are a full-service Kirkland, WA animal hospital providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care to companion pets with an emphasis on exceptional client service and patient care. Our veterinarians offer a wide variety of medical, surgical, dental and pet rehabilitation services, and consult with local veterinary specialists to ensure the best patient outcomes.
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Did you know that Dr. Mangan is Fear Free certified? Find out more about what the means for you and your pet: http://fearfreepets.com/what-is-fear-free/ we’re accepting new clients for illness exams and happy visits!
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Your furry friend's smile is more than just adorable—it's a window into their overall health! 🐾 Did you know that dental issues can lead to other serious health problems in pets?
Ensuring your pet's dental health is vital, and we're here to help. Make your appointment today!
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It always feels nice to hear your appreciation! Thanks so much Lena and Grace!!
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Happy Holidays!! We’re looking back on some of our favorite holiday pet pictures and hope you enjoy too. You can check on google for our holiday hours. Wishing you and your families a very joyous holiday season!
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Welcome some new pets to the team. Yui(‘s dad) has been with us for almost a year now but Gus and Kevin are new to the fam. Kevin was adopted from one of our favorite local shelters: PAWS. Have you heard? We’re doing free first exams for newly adopted pets. Call the clinic for more details!
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We are closed on Thursday the 23rd and Saturday the 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday! We are OPEN Friday the 24th. We are so thankful for all of you and your pets! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday weekend. If your pet accidentally indulges in their own holiday feast you can find the nearest emergency vet at ervetfinder.com
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We have a new addition to the team(‘s pets). Meet our lead veterinary technician(‘s cat), Summit Parsley. This is actually an older picture. Summit is almost 8 months old now and recently had his neuter procedure done at the clinic. Get to know Summit:
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Congratulations Stella! This stellar banana won the costume contest but was closely followed by Huckleberry the herptile. We had so much fun and loved all the costumes so much that we have runner up prizes for everyone!
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We thought Mooshoo was a dragon but he turned out to be a . We think Mooshoo’s costume is fin-tastic
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Honorable mentions! Buddy and Chewbacca got into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget voting closes tomorrow for our first annual critter costume contest. You can dm us or stop by the clinic to vote in person!
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Happy Halloween from the Critter Doctor team!
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It’s time to vote and we’ve got some fantastic prizes including Blue Buffalo Boo Bites and Boo Bars, pet toys, clinic discounts and who can forget the tapeworm stuffie from our friends at Elanco.
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No punkin, just pumpkin. Is Commander Cody the number one pumpkin boy? Voting opens Oct 30 - Nov 4th. #🎃
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We think this croc rocks! Wondering if you can cast your vote for Huckleberry’s costume? You bet jurassucan! DM us or vote in-person Oct. 30th through Nov. 4th at the clinic!
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Thank you for everything that you do! This week we are celebrating our hardworking team. Give them a shout out and let them know you appreciate them
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Molly’s giving us pumpkin to talk about! Cast your vote for Molly to be the pick of the patch 🎃
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Science Officer Wonton is boldly going where no dog has gone before. Don’t forget to vote virtually or in the clinic from Oct 30th to Nov. 4th!
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COSTUME CONTEST!! For the whole month of October bring your pet to the clinic in costume. We will post pictures through the whole month and at the end of the month we will hold a public vote for a chance to win some fun prizes.
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Puppy of the week: Chloe did great for her first puppy exam.
Puppy visits and vaccines are very important to keep your new best friend safe, happy, and healthy!
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We're celebrating with a special deal on care companion plans!
Get $100 off and ensure your pet receives the best preventive care. Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and early detection can lead to a longer and happier life for your furry friend 💙
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Congratulations to our team! We passed our AAHA reaccreditation evaluation yesterday. Watch the video to see how being AAHA accredited sets us apart or come in and see for yourself!
We are Champions for Excellent Care Heather Loenser, DVM shows how AAHA-accredited hospitals can use different branding methods to let their clients know about their accredited status and how w...
Planning some summer fun? Make sure you are keeping your pets safe and comfortable during all the action! Check out this helpful graphic from our friends over at the and don't forget to give us a call if you have any concerns about how your pet will handle the stress.
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Help us celebrate and welcome our newest team member's pet. Nadja was going to be surrendered but our receptionist has generously given her a new home.
-Playtime or Naptime?
I love both equally
-Favorite Treat?
Your attention
-Cat nip or scratching post?
Scratching post!
-My favorite way to spend a Sunday...
Assaulting your hand for pets when you wake up late
-My most irrational fear...
Fearless, completely unbothered, in her lane.
-We would get along if...
There’s no ifs. We will get along!
-The key to my heart is...
Head and chin scritches
We love our whole team and are especially thankful for the care and compassion our reception team shows everyday. Want to in person? Just pop in and say hi!
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Happy Spring!!
We are so excited for the warm weather and to introduce you to our new Veterinarian('s dogs), Rhaenys & Aegon.
Playtime or nap time:
Play hard, nap harder
Chew toys or stuffed animal?
R: Stuffed animals
A: Stuffed animals, but loves a good chew toy before naps
Fav way to spend a Sunday: Trip to Discovery Park, then nap the day away
Irrational Fears:
None, both are brave hounds
We would get along if:
R: you have a good sene in fashion
A: you like hugs
The key to my heart is:
Endless supply of treats & pets
to meet our new vet! (425) 823-6762 or use the link in the comments.
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ICYMI Last week on Instagram we featured, veterinary assistant('s pet), Mr. Penguin, the penguin. He may look stuffed but we consider him a real team member('s pet).
Playtime or Naptime? Playtime
Favorite Treat? Grazes at food but will go crazy for fish
Cat nip or scratching post? Uses other penguins to help scratch its back
My favorite way to spend a Sunday... sleeping in the morning and getting to go on car rides and adventures
My most irrational fear... Seals and commitment
We would get along if... you had fish present 🐟
The key to my heart is... belly pats and tasty fish
Stay tuned for the next (living) team member('s pet) ❤️
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Happy Mardi Gras!!
Today we are joined by Veterinary Assistant('s pets), Maia, Scrappy, and Critter.
-Playtime or Naptime? M: Playtime! S: Naptime C: still deciding which she likes better
-Favorite Treat? M: Anything I can fit in my mouth S: No treats but I love my stuffy lamb! C: Any treat off my moms dinner plate!
-Chew toys or stuffed animals? Cat nip or scratching post? M: I prefer just playing with my kitty C: Scratching post!
-My favorite way to spend a Sunday... M: going on an adventure S: sleeping in late with my mom C: staring out the window watching birds
-My most irrational fear... M: having to get in the water S: camping C: I am completely fearless!
-We would get along if... M: you don’t tell my mom I snuck into the trash S: you never ask me to scoot over on the bed C: you built me a cat condo in the sky!
-The key to my heart is... M: letting me eat your lunch S: a nice cozy blanket to curl up in C: fried chicken 😬 (don’t tell my mom!)
Critter was actually found right here at the Critter Doctor clinic when we heard meowing outside our front door one morning. We let her in and fed her; however, she looked like she could have recently had kittens so we ended up letting her out before the end of the night. The next morning she was right back at the door! After checking with local animal control and shelters to try to locate her owner, she went home with our veterinary assistant and her current mom.
Follow us to meet more of our team(s pets)!
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Happy Valentine's Day from the Team at Critter Doctor!
To celebrate, we sat down with Veterinary Assistant('s Cats), Dante and Maple, and Mob Boss, Gavroche.
Playtime or Naptime? M- Both! Maple will play all day or cuddle forever. G- World's sleepiest man.
Favorite Treat? M- likes trying new foods (AKA whatever dad has). G- Temptations
Cat Nip or Scratching Post? D- likes ripping the carpet. M- all of the above. G-cat nip! He will loaf in it.
My Favorite Way to Spend a Sunday is... D- perched up high or in the dark hallway. Dante is a void who hates being perceived. He grew up with dogs so plays like one and even growls like one.
My Most Irrational Fear Is... D- Everyone and Everything! M- nothing. She is fearless. G- the IRS.
The Key to My Heart Is... M- Kisses G- Food, freedom, and snuggles/scritches from dad.
Stay tuned to meet more of the team('s pets)!
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Our Story
We are a full service small animal hospital, providing high quality pet surgery, dentistry, radiology, boarding, hospitalization and preventive health care services for dogs and cats. We serve the Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, and Woodinville communities.
Formerly called Totem Lake Critter Doctor, Critter Doctor Animal Hospital started in the mid-1980’s on 124th street in Kirkland. Dr Wendy Bernstein bought the clinic from the original owner in 1996 and operated a successful practice for years before realizing that she would need more room to expand the hospital's services.
After months and months of searching, Dr. Bernstein finally found a perfect new location: a free-standing building with plenty of parking and room to expand. She then built our brand-new Kirkland veterinary facility from the interior struts up and opened what is now our full-service veterinary hospital.
In May of 2018, Dr. Bernstein sold the practice to Wellhaven Pet Health, an Animal Hospital group formed by Veterinarians who believed Veterinarians should be able to focus on practicing Medicine rather than also bearing the load of running the business. We are happy to be a part of the Wellhaven Pet Health group as it allows us to continue to serve our beloved client base with top-notch service and up-to-date care techniques.
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11828 Slater Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA
98034
Opening Hours
Monday | 8am - 6pm |
Tuesday | 8am - 6pm |
Wednesday | 8am - 6pm |
Thursday | 8am - 6pm |
Friday | 8am - 6pm |
Saturday | 9am - 3pm |
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