Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinary Partner in Bellevue, WA
Companion Animal Hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care in Bellevue, Washington since 1998. Our practice emphasizes preventive medicine to minimize disease risks through annual and biannual examinations that often prove more critical than vaccine-only visits. Our team of experienced veterinarians and technicians delivers a wide range of services including general surgery, dentistry, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and boarding facilities for small mammals.We maintain a strong commitment to client education about pet nutrition, microchipping, and travel preparation while operating with strict safety protocols for both pets and immunocompromised staff. Our facility features modern surgical and dental equipment alongside dedicated client service personnel to ensure personalized attention for every pet family.
Services
Preventive Care
Vaccinations
General Surgery
Pet Dentistry
In-House Lab
Pet Boarding
Nutritional Counseling
Microchipping
Senior Wellness
Puppy/Kitten Care
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in veterinary care since 1998
- We offer comprehensive services from surgery to end-of-life care
- Our team includes specialists in ophthalmology and internal medicine
- We maintain partnerships with local emergency veterinary providers
- We provide detailed client education resources for pet owners
What people say
Friendly and professional
Sincerely cares about pets
Best vet ever
Sound advice
Excellent care
Services
Preventive Care
Our comprehensive physical exams evaluate all pet systems annually or biannually to detect early disease signs. This preventive approach helps extend pets' lifespans through early intervention rather than reactive treatment. Our veterinarians emphasize regular checkups over vaccine-only visits to maintain optimal pet health.
General Surgery
We perform spay/neuter procedures and advanced surgical treatments while following strict pre-operative protocols. Our surgical services include pre-anesthetic bloodwork, pain management, and post-operative care instructions to ensure safe recovery for pets undergoing procedures ranging from routine to complex.
Pet Dentistry
Professional dental cleanings under anesthesia address tartar buildup and gum disease that cause systemic health issues. Our dental services prevent heart/kidney disease from oral bacteria while managing bad breath and tooth loss through complete oral examinations and treatment planning.
In-House Lab
Our on-site laboratory provides rapid bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal testing for immediate treatment decisions. This capability enables critical care diagnostics and pre-anesthetic screening while maintaining partnerships with specialty labs for comprehensive analysis when needed.
Pet Boarding
Our boarding facility accommodates dogs, cats, and small mammals with personalized care from experienced staff. We maintain strict health protocols requiring vaccination records while providing comfortable accommodations and monitoring for pets during owner travel periods.
People
Craig Ritchie
Owner and Managing Veterinarian
Graduate of Ohio State University with veterinary expertise in ophthalmology and internal medicine. Has led the hospital since 1994 and owned it since 2006. Brings his Border Collie Renny to work daily.
Robin Bond
Practice Manager
Veteran veterinary professional with extensive experience in hospital operations. Served as Practice Manager since 2023 after previous leadership roles at Companion Animal Hospital and Crossroads Veterinary Clinic.
Angie Rouse
Head Veterinary Technician
Bellevue native with over 25 years of service at Companion Animal Hospital. Advanced from veterinary assistant to leadership role through continuing education. Manages technical staff while maintaining local community ties.
Lacey Wheeler
Front Office Manager
Veterinary management professional with extensive industry experience. Joined Companion Animal Hospital in 2025 to lead front office operations while balancing family life with her Bellevue-based human and pet family members.
Samantha Ramsay
Animal Care + Boarding Manager
Dedicated animal care specialist since 2016 who progressed to managerial role through demonstrated leadership. Oversees boarding operations while enjoying Pacific Northwest outdoor activities with her husband and pets.
Questions
What services does Companion Animal Hospital offer?
We provide preventive care, surgery, dentistry, in-house lab work, boarding, nutritional counseling, and end-of-life services for pets in Bellevue and surrounding areas.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
We refer urgent after-hours cases to Bellevue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital and Veterinary Emergency Group in Redmond for 24/7 emergency services.
What are your hospital hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm with holiday schedule adjustments posted annually.
How can I schedule a pet appointment?
Call us at 425-746-1800 during operating hours or use our online Petly portal for appointment requests and prescription refills.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing for veterinary services and pet boarding accommodations.
Do you board small animals?
Yes, we provide boarding services for small mammals and pocket pets with specific health requirements and vaccination records verification.
Reviews (5)
Krislyn Berry
Jun 25, 2022
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We weren't seen but I found a dog on the side of the road and reached out to them 10min before close and made it there 3min before close. They scanned her, gave me the chip info and helped me a ton. As far as staff goes I recommend them because she was definitely helpful and caring
Sara Bagheri
Jun 10, 2022
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Very irresponsible, unprofessional staff and doctors. Please do not trust your pets with them. They don't have enough knowledge, my pet is dealing with heart worm and the vet is so careless that prescribed him doxycycline and my pet is very allergic to it. I have called them bunch of times and showed up at their hospital more than 5 times. They are not responsive and they have just wasted our time and my pet is even worse now. Please do not trust them.
Kristen Eads
Apr 09, 2022
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They have been taking care of my dog, Sadie for about a year now and I love the team. Thanks to everyone including Dr. Ritchie!
J. L.
Apr 09, 2022
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This is the best vet on the east side. I have been going here for years! 15/10 Thank you guys for being the best!
Kim Trulson
Feb 18, 2022
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It's the first set since I moved to Bellevue 10 years ago that I am comfortable taking my dog too it has a nice feel to it. The doctor seem very capable.
