Yamaguchi Veterinary Hosptail at Yamato City, Kanagawa
A Lifelong Bond with Animals, Building a Future Together
Yamaguchi Veterinary Hospital is a member of the Lifemate Group, which operates eight primary care facilities and four secondary and emergency care facilities throughout Japan.
Information About Queue Online
■ First-time visitors (New clients)
If this is your first visit to our hospital,
please make an appointment through the Date & Time Reservation Page below.
→ Book a scheduled appointment here
■ Returning clients who need a medical consultation
If your pet requires a veterinary examination or medical consultation,
please also make an appointment through the Date & Time Reservation Page.
Examples:
- Physical examination
- Consultation about symptoms
- Follow-up examination
- Vaccination or medical procedures requiring a veterinarian
[Changes to the Online Queue Registration System]
Starting from June 2026, there will be some changes to the online check-in/queue registration process.
■ Returning clients who do NOT need a medical consultation
(Quick services only)
If you only need one of the following services and do not need to see a veterinarian, eg.
Visits (meeting animals who have already been hospitalized ), medication pick-ups with out a need of consultation, boarding out animals from the hospital, prescription diets, grooming, community cat spay/neuter, and other services.
(Visits, Pickups, Prescription Food/Meds, Grooming, Stray Cat TNR)
[Regarding Limits on the Number of Patients Be accepted for consultation conducted by Veterinarian]
Due to current staffing constraints, we are adjusting the number of consultations (consultation that is conducted by a veterinarian such as vaccinations and health certificates) we can accept.
Depending on how busy we are on a given day, we may need to end reception earlier than usual, may be unable to accept requests for a specific veterinarian, or may not be able to see additional patients.
If you have an emergency case, please be sure to call us in advance to confirm whether we can accept the patient before coming to the clinic.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation so that we can continue to provide safe and reliable medical care to all our patients.
For consultation that is conducted by a veterinarian ,scheduled boardings, scheduled surgery
(Consultations, Vaccines, Surgery for Pets, Drop-off Exams)
Important Notice for English-speaking Clients:
To ensure the safety of your pet and provide accurate medical care, please follow these guidelines when using “My Junban” (Queue system).
(A) If you bring an interpreter (Recommended)
Doctor Selection: Please select “No doctor request” .
Waiting Time: Shortest.
Availability: All veterinarians can assist you. This is the most reliable way to be seen quickly.
(B) If you DO NOT have an interpreter
Doctor Selection: You must select Dr. Ikeda (marked as “ENGLISH”).
Waiting Time: Expect very long wait times.
Risk: We may not be able to see you if these specific doctors are absent, in surgery, or handling emergencies.
Please note: If you select a non-English speaking doctor without an interpreter, we may have to reschedule your appointment.
To provide safe and accurate medical care, we strongly recommend bringing an interpreter.
If you come without an interpreter, your consultation will be limited to our English-speaking veterinarians . Please be aware that choosing this option may result in a very long wait, and we cannot guarantee a consultation if the specific doctor is unavailable.
We appreciate your understanding in helping us provide the best care for your pet.
Online Queue System Available Hours
- Morning practice: 07:30-10:00
- Afternoon practice: 14:00-17:00
About us
We are a veterinary hospital operated by “Lifemate Veterinary Hospital Group”, which helps you live a happy life with your companion animal by providing animal- and people-friendly veterinary care. We cover a wide range of medical treatment, from preventative care to internal medicine and surgery.
Feel free to consult us as we provide medical examinations for symptoms ranging from skin to heart disease, tumor, and surgical operation. We are also actively involved in T.N.R. activities to reduce the number of unfortunate lost dogs and cats. We would like to protect the health of animals through community-based medical care.
Medical Information
Consultation by Oncology Specialist
We have established a specialized oncology clinic, and veterinary oncologists regularly provide medical care.
General medical care
We provide medical examinations according to symptoms ranging from skin to heart disease, orthopedics, and neurological diseases. We treat dogs and cats. For other animals, please inquire.
Specialized Medical Care
Animal welfare activities
We are actively involved in sterilization and educational activities to eliminate unfortunate lost dogs and cats, and are also active in T.N.R. activities.
English-friendly veterinarians
We provide medical services in English. Please check the vet’s calender on the TOP page before visiting our clinic, if you require medical services in English.
Opening Hours
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※ Reception hours are 9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. (Closed on Wednesdays) ※ It takes about 30 seconds for the reception status to be displayed.
Veterinarian Shift Schedule
*Veterinarians with “English” next to their name in the schedule are good at English practice.
Access
046-261-2669
Morning: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Closed on Wednesdays)
〒242-0028 2-22-19 Sakura-mori,
Yamato-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
By Train
8 minutes walk from Sagami-Otsuka Station on the Sagami Railway Line
Parking Lot
There are parking spaces for 4 cars at the front entrance of the hospital, approximately 10 cars in the parking lot behind the hospital, and 6 cars on the hill behind the hospital, for a total of approximately 20 cars.
