Caring for animals & THEIR CaregiverS

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WE ARE OPEN! OFFERING CURBSIDE SERVICE AND VIRTUAL CONSULTS

We are OPEN and offering Curbside service to maintain social distance while still offering care for your pets. We offer Telemedicine services to help you decide if a visit is necessary. If your pet has specialty veterinary needs, please call ahead or book a Telemedicine consultation and we will prioritize your pet’s care.

We have implemented the following safety protocols in accordance with CDC guidelines:

It is essential that anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, or shortness of breath), or who has been exposed to anyone with COVID-19, or who has traveled internationally in the last 14 days to please reschedule your appointment for a later date.
If above does not apply, please utilize our curbside service. Call us at (360) 871-9651 when you arrive in the parking lot and we will come to you to get your pet for the exam. For your convenience, we will take information regarding history and concerns over the phone at the time of your arrival. We will continue to communicate via phone or text regarding treatment and/or results.
For Telemedicine services, please download TeleVet here. This enables our medical staff to assess your pet virtually and there is the ability to share photos and/or video. Let us know if you need help setting up your account.

our story

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists was founded to offer a beacon of hope to all who need to seek the help of a veterinary specialist. We believe in caring for animals and their caregivers. We care about our community. That’s why we support local charities, local businesses and invest in pet related education programs. We strive to provide the highest quality medical care to our patients and emotional support to their family.

Dr. vanessa rizzo

ONCOLOGIST & MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Rizzo was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, but has fallen in love with the Pacific Northwest. She loved animals from a very young age and used to beg her mother for a pet – any pet.

While she was in veterinary school, Dr. Rizzo became fascinated by cancer. Several members of her family had suffered from cancer – some survived and some did not. Dr. Rizzo now works as a board certified veterinary medical oncologist in the Pacific Northwest where she has been honing her skills and knowledge and where she has truly come to understand the strength of the human animal bond.

Vanessa Rizzo

Meet Gus

How can we ever thank Dr. Vanessa Rizzo and her team for saving Gus' life? In May of 2017, our 10 year old, happy-go-lucky German Wirehaired Pointer named Gus was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a primary bone tumor that is a common bone cancer diagnosed in dogs. Without treatment, he was expected to live only 3-6 months. With this devasting news, we opted for surgery to amputate his front leg and remove the tumor in hopes of extending his life. After surgery, Dr. Rizzo used chemotherapy and lots of love to care for Gus in hopes of completely removing the cancer from his body. Dr. Rizzo was so kind and patient during such a difficult time and our family will always share a special bond with her. We are happy to report that 2.5 years later, Gus still has his same zest for life and can be found running around our farm with the other dogs!

contact US

Phone

(360) 871-9651

Email

info@psvs.vet

Location

1730 Pottery Ave, Suite #120 Port Orchard, WA 98366

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Hours

Sunday: 8am–4pm
Monday: 8am–4pm
Tuesday: 8am–4pm
Wednesday: 8am–4pm
Thursday: 8am–4pm
Friday: 8am–4pm
Saturday: Call for Hours

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