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Useless Bay Animal Clinic

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About Useless Bay Animal Clinic

Useless Bay Animal Clinic is a trusted veterinary care provider where pets receive compassionate and personalized attention. The clinic's veterinarians, including Dr. Reiter and Dr. Bishop, truly care about their patients and go above and beyond to ensure their well-being. They handle emergency situations with professionalism and kindness, and are patient and understanding with challenging pets. The staff is calm, gentle, and accommodating, making even the most anxious pets feel at ease. The clinic's approach emphasizes doing the right thing for each dog, with a focus on less stress and pain during procedures. For example, Dr. Bishop prefers to do a scope to remove objects from the stomach rather than surgery, which is gentler on the pet. The clinic also believes in necessary vaccinations like rabies shots and does not routinely perform dental cleanings unless needed. They check for fleas and other issues but avoid unnecessary medications, trusting that responsible pet care is already in place. The staff is friendly, the waiting and exam rooms are clean, and the prices are very reasonable. The clinic even offers a donation area outside for dog owners to share supplies. Useless Bay Animal Clinic is a top choice for pet owners who see their pets as part of the family.

May 2026
5.0
We were visiting family on the island and our dog took a bad tumble. The Useless Bay Animal Clinic staff worked us in, even though they were completely booked up. They got her patched up and on the mend, quickly and professionally. Everyone was so great with our dog and us, we are very grateful. Thanks!
Aug 2025
5.0
After getting a poor prognosis of a week to live at most due to a large tumor in the stomach area, our adopted dog, Annie, defied the odds and lived for another 8 months - well into her 15th year. In anticipation of the future event we asked about the procedure and cost. They would need for us to bring Annie in and the process would begin with a catherization. The cost would be $150. We asked if we could forgo the unnecessary anxiety of bringing her in and they relented but would still need to catharize her. When Annie stopped eating and became unstable, we called UBAC and as was done for two previous dogs, they would come to the car, administer the sleeping shot and… read full review
Jun 2025
5.0
This clinic absolutely exceeded my expectations!! Front desk people were sweet and Dr. Reiter was so gentle and caring with my rabbit, she asked before picking her up and didn't scruff or make her uncomfortable and she took her time to gain her trust before grabbing her and let me hold her while she vaccinated her.
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Hours

Monday 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Friday 8AM - 5PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Good to know

  • parking: lot, on site
  • wheelchair accessible

Location

5523 South Harbor Avenue, Freeland, WA 98249

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