Drawing on over 48 years of experience and in practice in Tacoma since 1981, Dr. Kamal Walia treats a variety of pet illnesses and injuries. He also offers routine exams and vaccinations. Infestations of fleas and ticks can be a year-round issue in our mild climate. Fortunately, we can hook you up with treatments that really work and can give your pet the relief it needs.
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Dr. Kamal Walia and his staff at Affordable Animal Hospital offer many years of experience in veterinary medicine. Your furry family member will get the professional care it needs. Dr. Walia is an expert in small companion animals and in all breeds of dogs and cats. The doctor has been in practice for over 48 years and has been practicing in Tacoma since 1981.
Since 1981, Dr. Kamal Walia and Affordable Animal Hospital have provided pet owners like you a great selection of essential veterinary services. From routine care to emergency medicine, we're here to keep your favorite critter in good health and continued happiness. Our clinic is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association.
Due to the mild weather conditions we enjoy in Washington State, our flea and tick problems seem to run year-round. Let Affordable Animal Hospital help prepare you for battle! For your convenience, we sell effective over-the-counter flea and tick treatments, including many popular brands. Affordable Animal Hospital is happy to say that medications have come a long way since the bad old days.
Affordable Animal Hospital features a full line of pet maintenance diets and prescription food that will keep your pet in the best health and condition possible. If you don't see the dog or cat food your pet needs or prefers, we'll gladly order it for you. We offer flexible office hours, including on Saturday.
Affordable Animal Hospital offers several options for payment, which must be made in full when pet services are rendered. We also have convenient payment plans provided by CareCredit financing. You can either fill out a CareCredit application in our office for immediate use or check out their website.
Reviews (10)
Julana Gran
Jan 02, 2022
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We took our 11 year old lab mix to Affordable Vet Clinic to check into an issue he was having with his sinuses that was causing swelling around an eye. The vet took a cursory look at him and advised we needed to pull a tooth for an estimated $500. We disagreed the issue was the tooth but did not get further offers of solutions. We left with antibiotics and allergy meds. The vet never offered X-rays, anti inflammatories, or eye drops. When the antibiotics did not work we went to another vet and found out our pup has a aggressive brain tumor. I would not recommend this vet for anything serious. I
Dona Morris
Dec 21, 2021
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I seriously cannot believe this man is still in business. Now that I see he is I will again report him to the dept for vetrinary health and to the Tacoma Health Dept. As this place is unsanitary and unhealthy for all living things. Guilty of gross unprofessionalism, and after what happened to my credit card right after using it there. I believe he should be audited and investigated for malpractice.
Stephanie Perez
Dec 13, 2021
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I came here during the Pandemic. Because no other vet was accepting new customers. My first day was okay.. I called to ask if I could purchase meds without a appointment. The second time I came here was for a refill on ear infection meds that I was seen for on the first day. Possibly get flea Meds and was refused to just buy them and was told that I had to make a appointment. Then I waited 1hr after my appointment time was scheduled to start. In hopes to just get meds that worked for my 3 year old dog. The Vet doctor came into the room and gave my dog shots that I didn't ask for. In the process
Dennise Terry
Dec 03, 2021
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I would rate this business a 0 if I could as I was never even seen. On Friday 11/12/21 I had a 3:30 appointment. I parked right in front of the door and followed the instructions. I called and let them know I was there. Who ever answered the phone said they would be calling me in. My cat was stressed and had peed in his carrier. I waited and waited. Watched people come and go in after I came. I finally tried to call again and no one answered the phone it just rang. I stuck my head in the door and said "you didn't forget about me did you?" A young lady said no they just are really busy. I thought
Amanda Garcia
Nov 18, 2021
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Miranda L.
Oct 28, 2021
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I have mixed feelings about my pet's care this past week. The staff were all super nice and helpful, but I don't feel like I got as much out of my vet visit as I would have liked. I am an over prepared pet parent who comes to vet visits with a written bio and info sheet for my pets (I used to work in the vet world and know that a lot gets lost in translation or clients forget everything they want to discuss when they actually get in the room, so I try to prepare), but even after getting in the "room", which feels kind of like the size of a changing room, nothing was really discussed besides the
Phoebe Chandler
Oct 04, 2021
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There is no way this vet is licensed. We brought my boyfriend’s dog in for a scheduled (and unfortunately, very needed) euthanasia appointment. Nothing about this place seemed sanitary. The way the vet handled the dog (which was clearly in pain) was disturbing; he was rough and pulled and poked at him. When he couldn’t find a vein (because of some fluid buildup beneath the skin) he tried multiple times on two legs and DID NOT BANDAGE any of these wounds that were bleeding. Sent us away without service and didn’t even bandage his legs. Was incredibly traumatic for dog and owner. Do not risk
Murry Bushnell
Sep 17, 2021
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Took my 12 year old Boston here because she had an enlarged lymph node. I was assuming the worst but the staff helped cool me down and took a look at her. At the end if the day it was just infected, they gave me anti biotic, gave her an antibiotic shot, and then gave me a walk through on treatment including a warm compress. Pretty standard care, but when the doctor and the staff talked to me about the process they gave some instructions that would help me comfort her, thingsnthay might lead to it, and just general friendly advice about my dog. I found it really comforting and felt like talking
Neptune Krug
Sep 11, 2021
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Nurses were super sweet, but the vet feels questionable. Saw our dog for 2 seconds while she was nervous due to another dog's presence and decided that she need to be sedated instead of just putting a muzzle on her. She's not people aggressive. Just concerned that that was the conclusion he jumped to first without even meeting her. Then he wanted us to go to a different vet after sedating her, when we left to get this done, the vet called back to say there was a mixup and they didn't want to see her today but schedule a new appointment. Will not be returning here, but staff other than main vet
Spencer Corpuz
Aug 02, 2021
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A typical clinic setting. I was glad for the affordable price but the doctor was in and out very fast without any time to ask him how my dog's health was or any other questions. The nurses were nice though. The doctor clipped my dog's toenail short enough to make it bleed, but I understand accidents happen.