Business Details
18 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Cat Veterinarian in Seattle
Since 2011, City Cat Veterinary Clinic has specialized in feline healthcare, serving cat owners in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our practice is meticulously designed to create a stress-free environment for cats, reflecting Dr. Aimee Castor's lifelong dedication to feline wellness. With over two decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Castor established this independently-owned clinic in 2008 to address the unique needs of feline patients. Our team combines extensive expertise with compassionate care, prioritizing both medical excellence and the comfort of our feline clients. We maintain rigorous professional standards through affiliations like the American Association of Feline Practitioners, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of cat-specific care.Our facility incorporates cat-centric design elements that minimize stress during visits, while our protocols emphasize gentle handling techniques. We maintain transparent communication with pet owners, providing detailed explanations of treatments and preventive care options. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures we implement the latest advancements in feline medicine. By focusing exclusively on cats, we've developed specialized knowledge that directly benefits our patients' health outcomes. We operate with clear ethical guidelines, refusing to perform procedures like declawing that compromise feline welfare.
Services
Comprehensive Exams
Vaccinations
Blood Work
Microchipping
Health Certificates
Euthanasia
Cremation
Anal Gland Expression
Emergency Consultations
Phone/Email Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Specializing exclusively in feline care since 2008
- Cat-friendly facility designed to minimize stress
- Veterinarians with decades of feline-specific experience
- Ethical practice refusing declaw procedures
- Transparent communication with detailed treatment explanations
Services
Comprehensive Exams
Our thorough physical examinations assess feline health through vital checks, dental inspections, and behavioral observations. Every visit includes personalized wellness recommendations based on age, breed, and lifestyle factors. The exam fee includes detailed consultation time with our veterinarians.
Vaccinations
We administer Non-Adjuvanted Merial PureVax vaccines for optimal safety. Our vaccination protocols follow current feline medicine guidelines while considering individual risk factors. Each vaccination includes examination to ensure proper administration.
Emergency Consultations
Critical cases receive immediate attention during operating hours. We prioritize urinary issues, severe vomiting, and lethargy. When closed, we direct clients to verified emergency facilities with current capacity information.
Health Certificates
Required for interstate and international pet travel, these certificates involve comprehensive health assessments. We ensure compliance with airline and destination regulations, though we don't issue foreign certificates or Hawaii-specific documents.
Euthanasia
Provided for terminally ill cats in a compassionate environment. Includes cremation options with varied pricing based on service type. Our team offers emotional support throughout this difficult process.
People
Aimee Castor
Veterinarian
Dr. Aimee Castor, DVM, has been a veterinarian since 1997. She founded the clinic in 2008, specializing exclusively in feline care. With a degree from Ohio State University, she is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Dr. Castor is dedicated to enhancing feline health and well-being through personalized care.
Mark
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant Mark joined the team in 2021. He holds a BA from The Evergreen State College. Outside work, he enjoys heavy metal music and reading with his cat Vasily. His experience aids in handling various patient care tasks.
Cynthia
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant Cynthia has worked at City Cat since 2023. She brings fresh perspective to the team while caring for her own cat Parker Pawsey. Her attentive approach contributes to maintaining high patient care standards in our cat-specific practice.
Meatball
Resident Cat
Resident cat Meatball, a former Quincy tomcat, serves as medication demonstration model. His distinctive features include a stumpy tail and mellow demeanor. He helps warm clinic rugs while providing therapeutic interaction for visiting cats.
Moppet
Junior Resident Cat
Junior resident cat Moppet is a Persian survivor of Feline Infectious Peritonitis. Despite losing an eye, she remains playful and vocal. Her role includes entertaining visitors and demonstrating cat TV's therapeutic value during patient stays.
Questions
What feline services are available?
We offer comprehensive exams, vaccinations, blood work, microchipping, health certificates, euthanasia, and cremation. Declawing, surgeries, and dentistry services are referred elsewhere.
How to schedule an appointment?
New clients must complete intake forms before booking. Visit our website's New Clients tab, fill out forms, and access the booking calendar after submitting required information.
Emergency care procedures?
Contact us during operating hours (Mon-Wed 8am-6pm) for urgent cases. If closed, refer to our emergency clinic list. We prioritize urinary issues, acute vomiting, and lethargy symptoms.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards at time of service. Payment is required upfront for all procedures, consultations, and medications provided during visits.
Cancellation policy details?
Cancellations without 24-hour notice incur $75 fee if appointment remains unfilled. Please notify us as early as possible to avoid charges and accommodate other clients.
Are teleconsultations available?
Yes, we offer phone and email consultations at $79/20min and $40/10min respectively. These provide remote veterinary advice for non-urgent situations needing professional input.
