Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency - Gig Harbor, WA
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Veterinary Internal Medicine at PSVS:

The internal medicine team at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists is dedicated to providing excellent, compassionate care to both pets and their owners. Our doctors and technicians work closely with clients, primary veterinarians, and other specialists to develop the most effective treatment plan for each pet and family. 

What is a veterinary internal medicine specialist?

Internal medicine is the study and treatment of disorders that can affect body systems or the whole body. A veterinary internal medicine specialist has completed at least four years of additional training after veterinary school, a one-year internship and three-year specialty residency in internal medicine. They have passed rigorous specialty board exams and completed advanced requirements to obtain board certification.

Common conditions treated by internal medicine specialists:

  • Hormonal disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, and adrenal gland disease
  • Gastrointestinal and pancreatic disease
  • Liver disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Bone marrow disorders
  • Infectious diseases
  • Immune-mediated disease
  • Respiratory conditions such as chronic cough or asthma
  • Nasal disease

Common procedures performed by internal medicine specialists:

  • Endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, and urinary tract for biopsy assessment or foreign body retrieval
  • Placement of feeding tubes for home use
  • Bone marrow sampling and testing

What can you expect during your consultation?

Prior to your appointment, all records and testing related to your pet’s diagnosis will be requested. Our team first reviews all previous diagnostics and performs a thorough exam of your pet. The team will discuss your pet’s condition with you, and together you will formulate a diagnostic and therapeutic plan. Often, specialized laboratory testing or imaging (X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans) are discussed or recommended. Because of the complexity of most patients’ conditions, multiple visits or planned diagnostics are usually necessary. Follow-up plans are made to ensure that the treatment plans are appropriate and your pet is responding well to therapy.

Dr. Wei Chun Huang, DVM, MVSc, Diplomate ACVIM(SAIM)

Internal Medicine

Dr. Huang’s journey in veterinary medicine began in Taiwan, where he earned his veterinary degree from the National Chung Hsing University in 2016. He gained valuable experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital before pursuing further training in North America. In 2020, he completed his clinical year at Oklahoma State University, followed by a demanding emergency and critical care internship at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialist in Massachusetts. Dr. Huang completed his internal medicine residency training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada in 2025, while simultaneously earning a Master of Veterinary Science.

His professional expertise covers a wide range of complex medical conditions, with a focus on gastroenterology, endocrinology, and interventional radiology.
When he’s not helping patients, Dr. Huang can be found enjoying the outdoors with his wife and their two furry companions, Murphy (a Mini Goldendoodle) and
Xena (a domestic shorthair). He is also an avid tennis player and enjoys activities like hiking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.