Business Details
23 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Tahoe Vista Veterinarian & Pet Care Experts
Agate Bay Animal Hospital has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare for North Tahoe communities since 2003. Our experienced team provides comprehensive veterinary services, including wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency treatment, while also offering premium daycare and boarding facilities. We are committed to nurturing the human-animal bond through compassionate care, evidenced by our Fear Free Certification and specialized palliative services for pets with life-limiting conditions.Our state-of-the-art hospital is equipped with digital radiology and a full diagnostic lab, ensuring precise, timely care. With a focus on both medical excellence and client education, we strive to create seamless experiences for pets and their families across Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach, and Truckee.
Services
Veterinary Care
Emergency Services
Pet Daycare
Pet Boarding
Palliative Care
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Weve served North Tahoe pet families since 2003 with specialized veterinary expertise
- Our hospital features digital radiology and full in-house diagnostic capabilities
- Fear Free Certified staff to reduce pet anxiety during visits
- 24/7 access to emergency care during weekday operating hours
- Custom palliative care programs for pets with chronic illnesses
What people say
Compassionate staff
Lifesaving emergency care
Happy pets daily
Personalized attention
Stress-free visits
Services
Veterinary Services
We offer comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Our in-house laboratory and digital imaging technologies enable rapid diagnosis and treatment planning. Experienced veterinarians provide personalized care plans for dogs, cats, and exotic pets across North Tahoe.
Emergency Services
Same-day emergency appointments available Monday-Friday and Saturday afternoons. Our equipped facility handles urgent medical situations with digital radiology, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics. Staffed by experienced veterinarians ready to stabilize critical cases and provide immediate care.
Pet Daycare
Secure 8,000 sq ft outdoor play areas with climate-controlled cabins. Daily socialization, exercise, and enrichment activities for dogs of all sizes. Trained staff monitors playgroups based on temperament and size, with optional add-on services like forest hikes and grooming.
Pet Boarding
Spacious, open-top cabins with 24/7 climate control and personalized care. Available in three sizes accommodating single or multi-pet families. Complimentary playtime included, with strict safety protocols and experienced staff monitoring resident pets.
Palliative Care
Customized quality-of-life programs for pets with chronic illnesses. Includes home care plans, pain management strategies, and compassionate euthanasia options. Available in-clinic or at-home with personalized memorial services and aftercare options.
People
Dr. Jasan Ghuman
Veterinarian
Graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with Fear Free Certification. Specializes in reducing animal stress during visits. Passionate about wildlife rehabilitation and community education. Personal pet owner of two cats and a dog.
Dr. Gia Kingston
Veterinarian
DVM graduate from Ross University with USDA certification. Focus areas include feline medicine and behavioral modification. Active AVMA member with expertise in outdoor animal care. Incorporates environmental enrichment into treatment plans.
Anna M.
Veterinary Technician
Registered Veterinary Technician from Michigan State University. Wildlife rehabilitation specialist working with Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care. Committed to advancing veterinary medicine through continuing education and community outreach programs.
Michelle S.N.
Director of Communications
Lake Tahoe native managing marketing and client education initiatives. Pursuing legal education while developing creative solutions for veterinary practice communications and social media engagement.
Arizla M.
Veterinary Assistant
Biologist from Brazil with internship experience in So Paulo. Focused on low-stress handling techniques and holistic pet care. Combines artistic creativity with animal care in her role at DogGoneCrazy daycare.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, emergency care, and specialized palliative services for pets with chronic conditions.
Are emergency services available after hours?
Our emergency services operate Monday-Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday afternoons by appointment. Call ahead for urgent cases.
What are daycare requirements?
Pets need current vaccinations including Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza, plus recent fecal testing and deworming.
Do you offer in-home euthanasia?
Yes, we provide compassionate in-home euthanasia services with customized aftercare options including cremation and memorial keepsakes.
What boarding accommodations are available?
Climate-controlled cabins in three sizes (6x3ft, 6x4ft, 6x6ft) with unlimited outdoor playtime and personalized care for single or multi-pet families.
