AWESOME!!! There are several vets in West Seattle - and I've tried 4 of them. By far - way far, this is the best place I've visited. Dr. Marc Duyungan was delightful, made a great call on my 17 year old pain-in-the-rear cat, Harold. He didn't schedule a gazillion tests and advised us that blood panel lab test would tell us if we needed to go to a next step. In addition, this cat never shuts up - and hates being in his carrier. Dr. Duyungan took him out of the carrier and let him cruise around the exam room while we talked. Very happy cat - especially for a cranky-pants cat. Happy cat owners. And, the blood tests turned out better than OK - our old cat is going to live forever - both good and bad news. (;-D Cannot recommend enough - awesome staff too. We will go nowhere else from here forward! read more

DON'T TRUST ANYONE ELSE WITH YOUR ANIMALS! Lien Animal Clinic is as professional, friendly, and compassionate as it gets. I have only been in twice and already feel that I have a dependable relationship with them. I took my calico and my chocolate pomeranian in for the first time after reading good reviews, to get a check up on both (my cat had come home after being lost in the woods for 5 weeks, and my dog needed dental care). Both of my animals loved it there, they were relaxed and affectionate with the staff. We did not wait at all and the doctor spent plenty of time with us, discussing everything in detail. We got an estimate for my pom's dental work on the way out. Yesterday my pom, Snickers, went in for her procedure. I was supposed to have taken her in at 8:30AM but of course I slept through my alarm. I woke up at 10AM and called the clinic. They told me I could still bring Snickers in, no problem. I was so relieved. I picked her up that afternoon around 4PM and was happy to see that the entire staff loved her and had treated her like a princess. When I went to pay, I was pleasantly surprised again... the estimate had said $450 minimum to $550 maximum... but I was only charged $337! Snickers is a whole new dog. Her breath is fresh and her teeth are all sparkly white. She came from a pound and had obviously been neglected, so it really makes me happy to have an amazing clinic like Lien around to help give my best friend what she deserves. They called me regularly with updates while she was in the clinic, and called me again today to check on her. They even wrote a personal note on her discharge instructions, detailing how things went and wishing us the best. I chose Lien over other places in West Seattle because they are local, family-run, located in their own building, and have been established for over 60 years. read more

This is my go-to Bunny vet. I have had two rabbits for 3 years and they have both had various gi status issues. The vets have always got me in as quick as possible and handled the bunns gently and thoroughly. We even stop by just for nail clips sometimes. I have never felt like the prices were high and each vet has always seemed knowledgeable about rabbits. I would recommend Lien to anyone with rabbits. read more

I've been taking my two cats to Lien Animal Clinic for the past five years and have not had a negative experience with them yet. My cats have seen Drs. Timothy Kraabel, Jeanine Barile, and Nick Paulson, and each of the doctors took the time to talk to me and listen to my concerns. There are few things that bother me more than going to a doctor's office and feeling like I'm being brushed to the side or that my time isn't as important as theirs, and not once have I felt like that at Lien Animal. I also appreciate their honestly at Lien. The vet that I went to in the past would try to talk me into expensive preventative care procedures and Lien does just the opposite. Drs. Kraabel, Barile, and Paulson have always been honest with me regarding procedures that are needed for my girls, telling me whether I have reason to be concerned now or if it is something I should just keep in the back of my mind for the future. I like that I don't feel like nickeled & dimed when I go there. Finally, I love that Lien has the convenience of online scheduling and online medical records for my cats. Thanks for taking such good care of my furry family members, Lien! read more

My kitty hides underneath the bed, won't come out, won't eat his food until the next day. This is what happens after we take him to the vet and I can see why - because the vets and his/her assistants treat him like an object, not a living sensitive animal. I took a peek into the room while he was examined, and heard them talking to my kitty, calling his nickname, petting his head, and giving him compliments ("oh you're doing a good job")! He got enough attention & kindness, and I got a good doctor who takes the time to answer all my questions and give good advice. Returning home, he went straight back to his favorite spot and meowed, instead of running to hide beneath my bed. read more

Well it took a while and three different doctors, but finally Doctor Kraabel got the correct diagnosis for my cat. She is doing so much better now with the proper treatment. Such a blessing. The staff and the doctors are all great. read more

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I started taking my cat to Lien on the recommendation of a good friend who used to work at this clinic. My cat, like so many others, hates, hates, HATES going to the vet. He'll fight like hell when it's time for him to get into his carrier to see the vet, but once he's there, he's pretty chill. I chalk it up to the experience that he has there. Dr. Kraabel, in particular, is really awesome and my cat seems to like him a lot. The entire staff is friendly, takes the time to answer my many questions without any observable irritation, and happily offers estimates on all of their services. It's also fairly easy to get an appointment on short notice. I'm excited for the remodel that they're doing on the clinic. As it is now, the clinic is small, a little (okay, a lot) worn around the edges and, speaking from a cat owner's point of view, the place smells heavily of dog. Not that I would expect it to smell like anything other than, well, animals. Duh. read more

I was referred to Dr. Kraabel for my cat who need some teeth extracted due to an infection. From the first phone call to schedule the appointment to the last consultation text was a great experience. The entire team of folks working there are top notch! My cat was very comfortable with the staff, the environment is very clean and things were explained to us in great detail. The TeleVet communication is out of this world! The doctor was able to communicate with me through the procedure, start to finish and followed up with a phone call when my little guy woke up. I would HIGHLY recommend this clinic to anyone who has pets and is in need of a Vet. These guys are truly a blessing! Thank you Lien Animal Clinic! And a special Thanks to Dr. Kraabel and Erika!!!! read more

I've only used Lien a couple of times (after fleeing VCA) but have been impressed so far. Both vets I've seen take time with you and your pet, are very gentle, and the clinic has a low-key country doctor feel, not like the industrial clinic atmosphere of VCA. Vet care is not cheap (I wish I'd bought pet insurance), but peace of mind is a valuable thing. read more

I love Lien Animal Clinic. I have been taking my dog there since the day after I got her. I adopted an 10 week old puppy that was found on the side of the road by another family down by Joint Base Lewis McCord. They had taken her to a local vet because she had a full body rash, was lethargic and was loosing fur. When I got her they gave me some meds that she had been taking for nearly a month but nothing was working. The doctors at Lien were fantastic. We decided to start from scratch since I had no history with this puppy. They explained my options including a conservative treatment option to start with and a more aggressive option should the first not work. They did some preliminary tests and found she did not have mange but a blood born parasite that needed treatment. They also explained that the treatment could be dangerous for my dog because she was part border collie and apparently border collies have a gene that can cause a deadly reaction to the drug. We had her tested and she was cleared to take the medicine. Her body cleared up, she quit chewing and became and amazing healthy and happy dog. We continue to call on Lien for emergencies and regular treatment. They are fantastic. =) read more

My husband and I recently moved out of state, and were very sad to have to say goodbye to Lien. We feel so lucky to have come accross them when we got a labrador puppy 1,5 years ago! Our dog has had quite some (minor) health issues, so we have been frequent customers. We have mostly seen Dr. Tweed, who is absolutely amazing. She is great with dogs, patient, kind, understanding, very knowledgeable and when I sometimes didn't understand something because my English wasn't sufficient, she was always happy to explain again. The only reason I take 1 star off is because of an exerpience we had with another doctor. We went in because our dog had allergies, and the topic of spaying came up. I have done lots of research myself and being used to veterinarians in Europe, I have the strong opinion that spaying/neutering young is not good. Dr. Tweed was always understanding of this and let it be our decision, but this doctor strongly disagreed and tried to talk us into spaying our dog at 6 months old. It was a bit uncomfortable, especially since our appointment was not about spaying and we never asked her opinion on this. read more

After a less than satisfactory experience at another vet in West Seattle, I tried out Lien based on a suggestion from my dog's daycare. I was quite happy with my experience. I took my pup in for itchiness (probably allergies) and explained to the vet what I had been doing at home to help alleviate her issues. The vet listened and explained the different options for treatment. She spoke to me as an equal and didn't dismiss any of my questions. She also told me what I was doing right in my at-home treatment and gave me suggestions on the things I needed to change. It was a very good experience and a lot more personal than many of the other clinics in West Seattle. I also witnessed in the waiting room a VERY patient vet tech carefully explaining dosages over the phone to an apparently very confused customer. He had to repeat things many MANY times but never got short or frustrated with him/her, so that was nice to see, too. read more

My house-mate's dog had a swollen and bloody toe. They chose to go to Lien because they like how they talked to the dogs and the staff were extra friendly. They recommended an $889.00 surgery to remove the dogs toe. which is a big deal for a giant dog. They didn't give any antibiotics nor did any testing to see if the toe was infected or cancerous. When I saw they didnt even trim the split toe nail...I lost it. They did however charge nearly $2oo.00 for the visit and meds/for inflammation/not to treat infection. When to area breed rescue for advice on who to see. Bothell Animal Hospital who has seen their rescue dogs for over 15 years. The Vet was attentive, cleaned the wound, discussed possibilities of what inflammation means in the toe. She mentioned it could be cancerous, yet, that would take testing and confirmation in an outside lab. She said what she saw under the microscope looked to be infected tissue not cancerous. Although she explained she was not a pathologist. Then she went onto explain she thinks he cracked his toe nail and has been unable to heal the wound due to pain and chewing...She explained she would like to first try tissue and bone specific antibiotics. Then mild pain med until the swelling goes down. Check back in a week, then see if improvement happens. This vet cleaned the wound and trimmed the nail and the others. The total charge for over an hour and one half's focused attention on the big guy...$177.00. This included the meds for a 262 pd dog. Get this they called the next day....to check on the big guy. also the next day AND on the second day they called to say they over charged on the meds refund of $17. read more

It's been a year since I've adopted my pup and I brought him to LAC because a friend highly recommended them. We've come here a couple of times over the year, but it was time for his annual exam. The vet administered the annual vaccinations and healthy pet exam. The clinic space is clean and modern. The staff is friendly and attentive. Fortunately I didn't have any major concerns, but I'm glad I brought up the couple I had because it turned out my little guy had an infection. Dr. Kraabel was great about hearing my concerns and advising me of other preventative treatments. I didn't feel pressured (especially because it's not super necessary and would require additional visits to the vet). He offered pros and cons as well as what his other colleagues thought of the treatment (even if it was opposing perspectives), which I appreciated. The only thing I wished I received was a print out of "post appt" instructions. I was told I needed to schedule a follow up appointment and there was some verbal instruction regarding the medications. However, by the time we were checking out I had forgotten and ended up calling back later that day to get the low down. The receptionist was very nice about it and looked it up. She even gave me some pointers on how she applies the medicine to her dog. read more

This clinic helps us put our terminally ill dog down with compassion and professionalism. We had waited too long, and they weren't his primary veterinary clinic. Yet they asked no questions, understood how painful this was. We have another dog and a cat. I will be returning to Lien Animal clinic for any of their veterinary needs. Thank you much you guys. read more

Unfortunately, my kitty seems to run into a lot of unusual health issues, so I've been to several vets. Lien Animal Clinic is the ONLY vet I've ever trusted and feel totally confident in. I've been taking my cat there to have his teeth cleaned and for shots for a few years now, and every single time I've been impressed with the staff. They're friendly, helpful, super conscientious, and just plain old sweet to my kitty (who can be a handful when he's all stressed out at the vet), which gives me amazing peace of mind. I actually live in Green Lake now, and I drive all the way to West Seattle for his care just because I like them so much! In short, they get my highest level of recommendation- I would recommend them to a friend! read more

Lien sent me a reminder to get my dog's yearly vaccinations. I called and played phone tag for two days to schedule an appointment. I drove to my appointment today (a month later) and was told that I do not have an appointment and that I should go somewhere else. Thanks a lot. read more

I took my newly adopted furry child to the Lien Animal Clinic to get a wellness check and his last dewormer. We saw Dr. Marc Duyungan and he was fantastic with my dog. Since I had just adopted him I had no idea what he would do or if he would bite. As soon as the doctor came him, my poor little guy ran under my feet and would not budge. Dr. Duyungan did what he could to comfort my dog and did not rush the appointment at all. He was very gentle and reassuring which made the appointment go very smoothly. I will be bringing my dog back to see him in the future. read more

I will never take my animals anywhere else! My 12 yr old cat was acting a bit odd and I took him here as he's been seeing this clinic since I moved to West Seattle a few years ago. The staff have bent over backwards since the diagnosis. They've been supportive, caring and replying to my near daily emails and calls regarding the care I need to provide for this condition. Dr. Majeski has made plenty of time out of her busy schedule to consult with me over the phone regarding my questions regarding care at this point and have been very emotionally supportive of me and my little boy during this time. She and her staff have provided not only incredible information and care, but the appropriate level of care. She has kept me grounded when my first reaction was "OMG! He needs a transplant, NOW!" She knows that while money isn't my primary concern, she's providing the care necessary and nothing that's just padding their pocketbook. I trust her and this location with my current furry family member and will do so with any in the future! read more

I took my dog to Lien for the first time yesterday and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Excellent customer care when I called and when I checked in/out, and Dr. Baker was fantastic! I also like the app the clinic uses. Glad my pooch has such a nice place to go for his healthcare. read more

I had been going to Lien for more than 20 years. I have previously posted outstanding reviews. Things have changed substantially. I have had four dogs who received all sorts of care there, including one dog who died of cancer and one dog who had to be put down in my home. I exclusively saw Dr. Kraabel who was/is an excellent vet. However, this week one of my older BIG dogs (95 lbs) suddenly couldn't walk on one of his hind legs. I called to see if I could get squeezed in and the receptionist just told me "no" and an appointment with someone wouldn't be open until at least next week. No attempt to check to see if I could be squeezed in - no referral to anyone else - just we can't do anything. While I understand that things are very hard right now for vets who can be overwhelmed, it was also a completely unacceptable way to treat a long-time client. I note another review here from a few weeks ago and that person with an urgent situation got an appointment right away. Hmmmm..... The reality is that the clinic was sold to an unidentified owner almost two years ago. Dr. Kraabel is no longer the Medical Director. He left that position recently and it shows. The business is NOT owned by Dr. Kraabel and his wife any longer, in spite of what it says on the website. I did not want to leave Lien because of the quality of care I received and a very long term relationship, but if my dogs and I don't matter to Lien, then I have no choice. And I did find another local clinic that was willing to help me out in this situation and I had a TeleVet appointment that same day from the clinic at which I had never gone before. Lien could have done that for me but chose not to even try. I must assume it is the result of the new ownership and new Medical Director. It makes me very sad, but it is certainly a sign of things to come at Lien. read more

I've brought one of my Seattle Animal Shelter foster cats here several times and have been impressed with the care and compassion the staff has shown. Lien is on the shelter's list of approved vets and was recommended by them. I was able to make appointments quickly and easily. My foster was determined to be about 13 years old (no one else had any idea because she has no teeth), and after tests and xrays, was diagnosed with IBD or lymphoma. This cat is very fearful, possibly semi-feral, but the staff handled her just fine. The clinic has a comforting family-run atmosphere yet there's no compromise on vet services, skills or knowledge. Although it isn't conveniently located to my home, I plan to make Lien the regular vet for my eldest cat Cleo (the stroke kitty) because I feel confident they'd take excellent care of her. read more

I have an 10-year-old greyhound who came to us 3 years ago with very bad teeth. She's had to have 11 teeth removed. We were pretty unhappy with our last vet who was suggesting it was our fault her teeth were so bad, even though we didn't have her till she was 7. So we tried out Lien Clinic on the recommendation of a friend. I can't recommend this place enough people. Their pricing is pretty middle of the road and the space is clean and bright. They also run their scheduling and check-in / check-out with smooth precision, i.e. we've not had to wait for more than a couple minutes. You MUST try the awake teeth cleaning option for your pet. It costs much less than putting them under and takes only 20 mins. Since we have a greyhound anesthesia is a big concern since their bodies process it differently than other dogs. I couldn't be happier. My dog happens to love the vet and was still happy and frisky after her appointment. read more

We took our three cats here for their first visit as Seattle residents, after reading all the reviews of the local West Seattle alternatives, both here in Yelp as well as on that site that rhymes with Text Four. Lien lived up to all the great reviews I read. The staff couldn't have been friendlier and both the tech and the vet (Tammy M, don't have her last name handy just now) were great with all three cats - great care and handling, and very welcoming of us San Fran transplants. Great hours, great location, great staff. Looking forward to years of awesome cat care! read more

Dr. Duyungan is the vet I chose when I first got my doodle puppy 4 years ago. Everyone on staff is friendly, reassuring, and super helpful with my frantic new puppy calls. The clinic is clean, open late hours and Saturday mornings. I'm not sure if they are more higher priced than other vets in the area, but they are accommodating and always try to get you in on the day you call. I took a look at our chart yesterday and we've been coming to Lien since 1997. I think all the money I've spent on my money pit of a dog helped to finance part of the remodel. read more

I haven't been to Lien for anything too big, just a nail trim and anal gland squeezing for my dog, but I'm very happy with the service they provide. Originally, I was going to PetCo and the Wash Dog both in West Seattle, but they don't compare to Lien. PetCo is hit and miss and if you read my review about the Wash Dog, well.... Nothing more needs to be said about that, lol. Lien does a thorough job and although a bit pricier, I actually feel like I get what I paid for (in a good way, finally). My dogs nails actually look clipped upon leaving and her glands are fully drained so that she doesn't come home dragging her butt on the floor like she would when she would leave previous animal clinics. It's a very clean atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. I enjoy coming here and will continue to be a customer. read more

our whole family has been going to Lien Animal Clinic for a total of 20 years. This morning my parents cat, who has been very sick, was ready to go to heaven. We called Lien Animal Clinic in tears, and even though they had seen their cat for 10 years and their dogs for a total of 15, they said they could not help us. So disappointing, that after going there for years they were not able to help us in a time of need. My parents are in their 80's and this just was the topper of a very sad day. read more

We have been taking our furry family members here for the last 4 yeasr, and have found Lien clinic to be great. It is a little pricey compared to other clinics, but you get what you pay for. Recently, we had to say goodbye to one of our cats. Dr Nick Paulson, was excellent through the whole process, starting from diagnosis to the end, Attentive through out, I would recommend this clinic. read more

We have been taking our cat Tyra to Lien for a few years and always been pleased. Recently we adopted a new cat and I was concerned about a scab on his neck so I made an appointment and arrived only to discover that I had actually scheduled it for the following week. But they saw how concerned I was and fit Bugsy in, even though it was already near closing time. Thank you for caring as much about our pets as we do! read more

I thought Lien did an excellent job considering the restrictions. Dr. Kraabel was great at answering my questions and even sat on the floor with our new puppy, Daisy, when she didn't like being ignored. read more

I am writing because I am confused by information on this page. 1. Leptospirosis is an issue in this area, despite what another reviewer wrote. The Seattle area made international veterinary news when several dogs died of the disease. This was news because leptospirosis was, prior to global warming from greenhouse gases, only found in subtropical regions. In the winter of 2005-06, there were 32 reported cases on Vashon Island, and 10 elsewhere in King County, included 2 deaths in West Seattle. Several dogs died. Dogs who were diagnosed early and whose owners could afford extensive supportive veterinary care pulled through. (2 of my 8 dogs became sick, but they made it thanks to lots of veterinary care and home subcutaneous fluid therapy. One had permanent kidney damage.) I gave the clinic 3 stars because I've known dogs who received good care here in the past, but I do not understand why the owner,Elizabeth F. of Lien Animal Clinic, addressed the topic of canine flu which I don't think Aisha mentioned. read more

Our little Lola got BOAS surgery with Dr Tweed! Dr Tweed did an amazing job and was very tentative. Shes been very responsive with questions I had and some follow up issue. Now she is a happy pup. Thanks Lien Animal Clinic Staff read more

THIS PLACE IS CORPORATE OWNED and it sure feels that way. It is NOT family owned as listed on the website. I took my boyfriend's cat in a week ago and the front office staff seemed flustered and they were quite rude when I asked if we could be seen early since our kitty gets anxious at the vets. This was taken as a preposterous idea and we ended up waiting for 40 minutes (past my appointment time) to get to see the Dr.. I didn't appreciate the rough handling of our baby (she was grabbed by the scruff and squished on the exam table), and the doctor was very condescending and lectured me about our cat's weight. I have a vet friend who has worked there and she says they have gone WAY downhill since an investment company bought them. The Dr.was only in the room for five minutes and I would not want to see her again. In fact I won't return, I'll choose a practice that is kind and caring. This place is full of overworked, stressed out people. For twice the money of other clinics you can experience nasty people and a cattle call rapid-fire in/out appointment - after a long wait in a loud and crowded lobby of course. I urge all pet owners who love their animals NOT to go to a corporate practice like Lien! read more

Terrible service. They won't fix my cat of five months even tho he's ten ponds and we have a female cat in the house. He is developing terrible behavior issues and also refused to check my cat for asthma after all the fires. They care about a check more than your pets. read more

I've had six dogs go to this clinic over the past 10 years. They are always wonderful. I've only had one bad experience, and everyone makes mistakes so that doesn't affect the star rating as far as i'm concerned. When they did make a mistake, they put procedures and practices in place so they wouldn't make that mistake again, and that's what matters. They are compassionate, caring and they are super sensitive when you have a sick or dying animal. They are a bit pricier than some of the other vets around, but maybe the extra pennies pay for a couple extra hands to take care of my dogs. I've been to other vets in the area and had really, really long wait times. This vet has been terrific. read more

I was honestly leery at first bringing my baby to a new Doctor, the waiting area was nice but busy and the staff quite involved, thus my worry. I was used to much quieter offices in Portland. But once getting settled in a room and meeting the awesome staff and Doctors I immediately felt at ease. We cannot wait to see this awesome staff again! read more

Both my cat and dog go here, never met a employee or doctor that wasn't pleasant. Our main vet is Dr. Zawacki but have seen almost everyone at some point. I think it is one of the few places they don't push unnecessary tests and meds on your animals, they truly care and want to do best options. read more

Every single person I've interacted with at Lien Animal Clinc was friendly and helpful. From the process of scheduling an appointment, doing the consult and the echocardiogram, and the up date on some vaccines my pup needed; they were super kind. Thank you so much for taking such good care of my pup and answering all of my questions about his care. read more

I took my dog Cloe to Lien Animal Clinic yesterday for the first time and the whole staff was amazing! Dr. Larsonberg made sure my dog was comfortable and not scared before taking her in the back, and I could tell she really cared about cloe like she was her own. I'm so happy to have found a new primary clinic for Cloe read more

Lien Animal Clinic has failed to properly care for our family dog time and time again. They would keep him for 3-4 hours and barely detect anything wrong, then we take him to a different veterinarian and they had him for 5 minutes and were able to diagnose issues that LIEN completely overlooked for years. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN LIEN'S ABILITY TO CARE FOR OUR BELOVED PET. read more