Text Box: JONES ANIMAL HOSPITAL Inc., P.S.
Serving the Greater Puget Sound since 1947
“Your Home for Complete Companion Animal Care”
3322 So. Union Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98409
253 383 2616
Text Box: Specialty Services

Specialty Referrals and Appointments– There may be times that your pet is in need of additional care or advanced diagnostics that are not available immediately on-site, Jones Animal Hospital has a relationship with several referral veterinary specialists.  Depending on the need, complexity of the case and time limitations, some of the services will have you, the pet owner taking your pet to another facility, while some of the procedures may be able to be provided on site.

Surgical Services
Dr. “Chip” Rischen is available for advanced care soft-tissue surgeries as well as a variety of orthopedic procedures.  The procedures are normally performed at Jones Animal Hospital, or can be scheduled at an advanced care facility.

Specialty surgical services are also available at a number of Puget Sound locations, depending on your pet’s individual needs.

Internal Medicine Services
Dr. Karen Comer is a board certified Internal Medicine Specialist in Tacoma. 

Ophthalmology
For advanced eye diagnostics and treatment, your pet may be referred to one of several Veterinary Ophthalmologists in the area.  The two closest clinics are:
Animal Eye Clinic				Eye Clinic for Animals, Inc. P.S.
5339 Roosevelt Ave				3230 14th Ave NW
Seattle	WA  98105				Olympia, WA  98502
206-524-8822					360-866-0931

Dentistry
For advanced dentistry and oral-maxi facial surgery, your pet may be referred to a veterinary dentist.  
DeBowes, Linda J.   
DuPont, Gregg A.     
Shoreline Veterinary Dental Clinic 
(206) 542-2101 or (206) 546-6151

Cardiology
Cardiology services can be scheduled in several ways.  Advanced diagnostics including Echocardiogram may be scheduled with a specialist at Jones Animal Hospital or at one of several facilities.

Ultrasonography
Ultrasound diagnostics can be scheduled at Jones Animal Hospital with a specialist or referred to one of several facilities that best meets your pet’s needs.