Mountain View Animal Hospital

The best vet you will find, period. I’ve been taking my kitties here for about 7 years now. Dr. Bliven and his staff are wonderful, knowledgeable, thorough, honest, compassionate, professional and courteous. The receptionists were very kind when my kitty had an accident on the way to the office; they gently cleaned him and the kennel up for me. They do not push unnecessary products or procedures or hidden fees, and don’t overcharge for their services. I wish all veterinarians could be as great as Dr. Bliven and his staff. Mountain View is the only vet I will ever take my kitties to. Once you visit, you’ll never want to go anywhere else!

Dr. Thoreson and the receptionists have been great. I have gone to many vets in the area, from expensive cat-​only folks in Shoreline to most in Snohomish. Mountain View has been the best. Dr. Thoreson was quite kind to me and my very young and sick kitty and gave me good advice, and the receptionists were similarly kind in a hard situation.
He went above and beyond to get blood results for us on a three day weekend, on what had to be a day off. My best friend recommended them and also had similarly good experiences, especially with Dr. T. He cares about his clients and it shows.

We have consistently received professional and knowledgeable veterinary care with compassion. I would recommend their services without reservation and will always take my pets to Mountain View Animal Hospital.

Today our Daschund began shaking, lethargic, and not himself. My parents highly recommended them. I called at 11 and they saw us less than 2hrs later. The ladies at the front desk were very welcoming and friendly. Dr. Thoreson was professional and took the time to explain everything. I left feeling much better about what was going on. Based upon my first visit I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a family vet.

I’ve been going to Dr. Blevins for as long as I can remember with our family pets. 6 dogs and 3 cats in my immediate family. My aunt has been seeing Dr. Blevins for about 40+ years and we only love him more everytime. The staff is amazing and greets all our animals by name when we walk in. Dr. Blevins takes only the necessary measures for our animals. I just rescued a 3 month old puppy and took her in for her first check up. They charged me almost nothing for it since it was my first visit and told me to bring her in 2 weeks later for her last set of shots. Most places wanted to take care of the shots (and getting paid) right away but not here. They do what would be best for our animals and their well-​being. I won’t take my animals anywhere else as long as Dr. Blevins is practicing. I wish I could give a higher rating than 5 stars. :)

Really wonderful veterinary. Have never had to wait for my appointments, very friendly and helpful staff, even during «emergency» situations that do not have prior appointments. The doctors have helped me with both of my aging dogs over the last two years and I trust both of them in making the right choices for my dogs health care.

Giving one star is being generous. We brought our dog in for a simple and routine procedure, but after it went awry I was even more concerned for my poor dog’s health than before I brought her in. Secondly, the professionalism of this so called veterinarian was nothing short of atrocious. After I had voiced concerns of the veterinarian’s practices (due to my dog’s shrieks of pain), I was berated in a hawkish manor by Dr. Bliven who is in the profession of animal care and hospitality. It’s not only disheartening to hear someone respond with such vitriol to a customer’s concerns, but to shift the focus from the well being of my dog displays a clear lack of qualified responsibility. Sadly, and I’ll say it again, I was more worried about my dog’s health after our visit.

We’ve now been clients of Dr. Bliven for almost 10 years. That’s 2 cats, 3 dogs and a foster dog later. And we’re still over-​the-​moon about his practice. We now have a pit mix who has received basic care and some sedated nail trims and teeth cleanings. She’s more timid than other dogs we’ve had in the past, but as always, Dr. Bliven is magic and animals love him. We were worried when they told us that he took on a partner (how could anyone be as good as Dr. Bliven?!)…but my fears were relieved when I met Dr. Thoreson. He is truly a copy of Dr. Bliven. Same compassion, same conservative common-​sense approach and the same mindfulness of the clients bill. Phew! At this rate, I’ll be writing another 5 star review in another 10 years.

My wife and I have been taking our American Eskimo dogs to Dr. Larry Bliven for over 15 years. This guy is unbelievable! He is a throwback to what service was like when we were growing up in North Everett. ALWAYS PERFECT. He cares about us and our pets as though we were family. He only does what is needed for our pets welfare without a lot of tests etc. like the «box store clinics «pursue.
I believe we have sent him over a dozen referrals over the years and all of them are still with him. That says volumes.
Recently he has added another Doctor from WSU to his practice. This new recruit is a clone of Dr. Blivens. It can’t get any better than this.
You feel at home as soon as you enter and meet the staff at the front desk. If the Nuns were grading this clinic it would be A+.

If I could give Mountain View Animal Hospital 10 stars, I would. Dr. Thoresen and Dr. Bliven are the best. My mini dachshund was attacked by a pit bull the week before Christmas. It happened on a Friday night, so I had to take Lulu to the emergency vet; but as soon as I could, I took her to Dr. Thoresen, who is just as compassionate and caring as Dr. Bliven is. What a wonderful partnership these two vets have. Dr. T took such great care of Lulu, and while her wounds didn’t heal like we hoped, and I eventually had to euthanize her, Dr. Thoresen was absolutely wonderful as I had to make that awful decision. I have been going to Dr. Bliven since getting our first dog back in 2000. If/​when I get another pet, I will be going to Mountain View Animal Hospital again.

I couldn’t imagine a better vet to bring my pup in to! The front desk staff are very friendly and helpful and have always called me back promptly to share results or schedule an appointment.
I’ve seen both Dr Bliven and Dr Thorenson (a couple times I’ve needed the first appointment I could get) and have been very happy with both of them. Fred (my dog) came to me with an ongoing problem that has been tough to figure out, but both doctors have done their best to care for him. Fred seems to like them too! I feel like they really care about helping my him to get better. They aren’t just chugging through nameless patients!
I also appreciate their approach of really thinking things through and only calling for the tests and treatments they are confident will be effective, rather than throwing anything at it and leaving me with a huge bill in the process. I think their fees are very fair, especially for the level of care they provide.

Did not use their service. But, they told me upfront on the phone that the office fee is $ 75. Just be aware what you are signing on. $ 45-​$ 55 is average in Snohomish area.

I always look at 5 Star reviews with suspicion, «Can anyone really be that happy with a service?» The answer is YES! My little one is recovering from a quick surgery she had earlier today. Dr. Bliven and the entire team here are very friendly and even though they see sick pets every day, they understand that individual pet owners are not used to their best friends being ill. Dr. Bliven and his team treat patients (the pups) and their parents alike with the utmost respect and integrity and they are never too busy to answer questions from crazy dog parents. Additionally, a few vets that I’ve been to take advantage of owners’ love for their pets by selling unnecessary procedures and products. Not Mountain View, Dr. Bliven is rather conservative with his care and is not just looking for a quick buck. I truly believe he works in this field because he loves animals. I feel very fortunate to have found this clinic.

My dog is not a fan of vet visits at all, so I always dread having to take him in. The receptionist did a great job of calming him down a bit and moved us in to an exam room right away. Dr. Blivens did a nice job, after being barked at multiple times, of checking him out, giving him the thumbs up and calling my dog out for being all bark, no bite. :) We are getting ready to adopt a new puppy, and while we’ll be moving out of the area, I’ll definitely continue to bring both dogs back here.

Very good impressions right from the start. Office is lovely. No animals smells here… spotless and fresh. Front desk ladies are friendly and helpful. Very easy to work with. As for Dr. Bliven, I found him kind and caring. Spent plenty of time with my pets. Explained all the pros and cons of the treatment for the day. Didn’t feel like I was over charged as I have at other vet clinics. Have been back three times and will continue to be a patron here. You won’t be sorry… give them a try!

Hands down, the best vet we have ever had. Our dog at 6 months started having seizures out of nowhere. After a trip to the emergency vet where they couldn’t do anything for him (after a ten minute seizure finally stopped in their parking lot) and $ 110 later for no treatment; I needed a vet that could see him and not drain my wallet. Dr. Bliven is responsible and budget conscious. He is friendly, knowledgeable and HONEST. He treats my dog the same as he would his own (and it shows!). After one visit, we started on a treatment plan. After another terrible seizure on New Years day, I called Dr. Bliven at home (he gave me his home number ‘since seizures don’t generally happen during business hours’) to help walk me through how to treat him, and even though he ended up at the Emergency Vet again, Dr. Bliven (from home!) was happy to talk to me throughout the day to check on our dog, and help me decide how to continue treatment for him. I have never found a human doctor as caring as Dr. Bliven! I wish he was a human doctor too. He clearly cares for animals and people and it shows. The office ladies are always so nice to talk to, and so helpful (and quick!). In a pinch, they can generally get you in the same day, and even though they aren’t open on Mondays the care makes up for the one day they are closed so I can handle it! I would recommend Dr. Bliven to anyone who wants to care for their pet, realistically without spending a fortune on unnecessary testing and treatments.

Dr doolittle for sure! my Friend referred me here for a second opinion after my dog had some questionable diagnoses from another vet. Dr. bliven fixed her right up as the other vet «didn’t have time» he spent 20 min with me explaining what he was going to do for her. after the procedure he stayed on his personal time after hours to do) he promptly called me to let me know how she was, hes so good with animals. i have a pit bull who is very timid around strangers, without hesitation my dog walked right up to him as if she knew he was there to help. previous vets its a struggle to get her out of the car to even go in. i will forever be going here as long as he is in practice. i have now referred people form all over king co to go to him for their pet care needs! by far him and his staff are the best!

My beloved dog, Wendell, got very sick this summer. Dr. Bliven and his team did their best to care for him and determine what ailed him. Sadly, he had an undetectible form of cancer and had to be put down. Once the writing was on the wall that Wendell was past treatment, they handled his care quickly. He was in a tremendous amount of pain and so they were able to put him down within the hour. This devastating experience was handled with dignity. Dr. Bliven was very compassionate and loving towards my dog as well as my husband and myself. We were beside ourselves with grief and he made the experience as honorable and sacred as it deserved. Dr. Bliven is the kindest vet I have ever met.

We’ve been patients here for about three years. The staff are very understanding and always do their best to treat your animal. My cat has severe allergies and we’re to the point that we know we can swing by for anti-​itch pills, if need be.
The new facility is amazing. The rooms are all adjacent to the lobby and the staff try to have you wait in a room. This is so important for my dog that pees at the sight of another animal.
My only complaint is the hours. I appreciate that they’re open on Saturdays, but my dog only seems to get sick on Saturday nights or Sunday mornings. We’ve had to get a «back up» vet to deal with all the weekend illness.
Whomever we see for emergency issues, Dr. Blevins will always be our main dude.

Best vet EVER. Hands down the best vet to treat my rats and my family dog. If you have small animals, this is the place to take them because his daughters own rats, rabbits, and mice, maybe more that I dont know of. He is very knowledgable and is NOT in this for your money, he has a legitimate LOVE for animals of all sizes.
Today I took my rat Cleo to him because she has a lump on her neck and I was feeling very nervous and worried about her fate. Dr. Bliven calmed all of those fears and let me know exactly what was the right thing to do for her.
Dr. Bliven’s prices are more than fair. I have taken my small animals to many vets in the area and have been AMAZED at the high prices for little solution.
At other vets, i could tell that I was being laughed at for bringing a mouse or rat to the vet, and looked at by the assistants like, «why bother?» Dr. Bliven and staff are NOT like this, they understand why you would bring any pet to the vet, because they are just as important.