Dr. Kamal Walia of Westgate Animal Hospital has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 48 years and has been servicing the North Tacoma area as a local veterinarian for well over 31 years. He specializes in general surgery and routine exams, as well as orthopedic surgeries, emergency medicine and critical care.
Dr. Walia is an expert in small companion animals. He is also experienced in all canine and feline breeds. Westgate Animal Hospital is the proud member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association!
Dr. Walia is an expert in small companion animals. He is also experienced in all canine and feline breeds. Westgate Animal Hospital is the proud member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association!
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Do you have questions or concerns about your pet's diet? The staff at Westgate Animal Hospital is here to address your concerns and help you make the right choice in pet food. If you do not see the dog or cat food that your pet eats or needs on our shelves, Westgate Animal Hospital will gladly order it for you.
Locally owned Westgate Animal Hospital accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash payment, and convenient payment plans provided by CareCredit financing. To learn more about the financing options that we offer, please visit the CareCredit website. You can either fill out the CareCredit loan application via the website or conveniently in our office for immediate use.
Reviews (10)
Darrell Knisley
Dec 15, 2021
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Melissa Perkins
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
Absolutely wonderful. Wonderful staff, technicians, and Dr. Both of our animals have been treated here. The staff is gentle, warm, ok if you're feeling emotional. They're clean and affordable. I am so grateful for this group of humans.
Absolutely wonderful. Wonderful staff, technicians, and Dr. Both of our animals have been treated here. The staff is gentle, warm, ok if you're feeling emotional. They're clean and affordable. I am so grateful for this group of humans.
Samantha Roberts
Sep 06, 2021
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Dee Bee
Aug 07, 2021
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I have been taking my pets to Dr. Walia since the very early 90s. He is a very good Dr. One of my dogs broke her elbow in a fall down the stairs one time and I took her in to see Dr. Walia. He put some pins in to try and set the break but it didnt work. He said, "I will be gone for two weeks but when I get back I will do surgery to repair the elbow." He came back, did the surgery and didnt charge me a dime for it except for meds. He has also euthanized a couple of my dogs and he is very compassionate. He does a good job and his staff are very nice.
Warren Guertin
Jul 19, 2021
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Front desk people are amazing! Doctor Walia is terrible and highly unsuggested. He is rude and doesn’t listen to what anyone has to say. He very much seems like he is doing the job to get as much money as possible without actually caring about the animals. I went in for my (female) dogs ear infection, which was very clear, and he consistently told me that she is having allergies to grass. Never in her 4 years has that been the case and after being told that he insisted it’s allergies and tried to argue with me about it. I definitely overpaid ($550) to have an ear infection checked out and fixed
Audry Hernandez
May 23, 2021
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The dr. here is very rude immediately wanted to preform a surgery on my cat without even one test preformed. The price of the procedure was outrageous!!! When I explained my financial situation and asked what my options where he said if I don’t have the money I can’t do anything about it he then walked out of the room and that was it. I returned home and my cat began to finish having a normal birth not only was his diagnosis 100% wrong but he was obviously only interested in the money aspect and had zero people skills. The lady’s at the front desk however were very nice and personable. I
Blessed Yep
Apr 04, 2021
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Where do I begin... I guess the fact that I waz a new customer bringing a new 9week puppy patient for the very 1st time.. The doctor didn't introduce himself. No greeting what so ever! Just straight to checking his ears, giving him a shoot and putting medicine in his mouth! Didn't explain not one thing to me. I mean absolutely anything at all!!! I have never my whole life been treated that poorly!!!! I asked a question? He answered me like I was bothering him. When he left the Room, he left the room door wide open and didn't say anything.. Like sit here someone will be back in. Thanks for coming
Brenda Rothgeb
Jan 15, 2021
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I have been coming to Dr. Walia for my pet family care for years now and will happily share a recommendation! The staff has always been helpful and quick to respond with scheduling and answering questions. Phone or in person, they are kind and thoughtful. They are always pleasant to talk to and I feel like they genuinely care about me and my pets. One of the best qualities I can share with you about Dr. Walia is he shows a genuine mastery of his craft. While cats and dogs and animals of all sorts, I am sure visit him through out the day, he arrives smiling and looking as cool as a cucumber ( my
Army Lrs
Jun 22, 2020
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Have been taking my Boston Terrier here for a long time. The Dr. is oldschool and extremely knowledgeable and experienced, probably the most experienced vet in Tacoma. He is a straight talker, don't expect to have your hand held and to be comforted. Don't be fooled though because he does care and has a lot of compassion. He went way above and beyond to help me on one occasion. He will get right down to business diagnoses your animal and get him fixed quickly. If you need to get in fast this is the best place in Tacoma for fast service, they can almost always get you in same day. Don't hesitate
Kathy Vaughan
May 29, 2019
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This clinic is simply the best. The staff are responsive, prompt, kind and caring. The clinic is clean and easily accessible from hiway 16. Dr. Walia does an amazing job with all of my pets. His pricing is affordable and he provides excellent care. I highly recommend Westgate Animal Hospital. Dr. Walia used to be my neighbor and I've been going to him ever since.
