Off-Base Civilian Veterinarians
Neither DOD nor the U.S. Army Veterinary Services endorse the Civilian Veterinarians listed on this page.
Animal Hospital 22
Dr. Ichiro Gushiken
English Speaking
Yogi 1-2 Okinawa City (Out Gate 2 Kadena)
Phone: 098-983-8822
Out Gate 2 Kadena, Straight through the four corners intersection (blue overpass). Go down the hill to Route 329, take a right, go past the OK Furniture Store, on the right next to A&W will be the clinic. Animal Hospital 22 offers competitive rates and has home delivery and pick up service (not available on-base yet). Clinic is open everyday until 10:00 p.m. English translators are available. 24 Hour Emergency Service is available.
Friends Animal Hospital
Dr. Ikehara
Some English
Chatan-cho Kitame 1-11-12 (Near Foster's Gate 5)
Phone: 098-926-2033
On the street behind "U-Plaza 2" jeans shop on Route 58. U-Plaza 2 jeans is near Camp Foster gate 5. If coming from Kadena, turn at the first right past U-Plaza 2. Go to the end of this street, turn right, and then turn right at the next street and the clinic is down this street on the right. (Pink Building) Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 0900-1200 & 1500-1900, Saturday 0900-1200 &1400-1700, and Sunday 1000-1200 (Appointment only on Sunday.) Closed Wednesday and Japanese holidays.
Yonamine Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Yonamine
English speaking
2-45 Shimoizumi Cho, Naha (Downtown Naha)
Phone: 098-861-6376
Drive south toward Naha on Route 58. As you come downhill into the downtown area, you will come to a major intersection with an overhead pedestrian overpass, with blue overhead signs that indicate a left turn to Shuri and a right turn to Tomari North Port. There is a large tan building on the left. This intersection is Route 40. Continue on Route 58 past this intersection and through the next two pedestrian overpasses. At the next intersection without any pedestrian overpass, turn left and drive over the canal. Immediately across the canal turn right at the light. There will be a large, gray building on the left after you turn. At the next light, turn left and the clinic with client parking will be on your right. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 0930-1800 and Saturday 0930-1600. (Dr. Yonamine is available after hours for emergencies, however you must call first before going to the clinic.)
Makiminato Pet Clinic
Dr. Matayoshi & Associates
English speaking
2-469-9 Makiminato, Urasoe City (Near Kinser)
Phone: 098-879-1125
Drive toward Naha on Hwy 58, pass the Urasoe A&W Drive-in. Turn left between the Nissien Service Station and the big ãRobetltä sign. Drive for 50 yards. The clinic with client parking will be on the right. Okimart parking is also for vet clinic use. Clinic hours are Mon.-Fri. 0900-1830, and weekends.
Naha Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Takara
DVM
42 Oroku, Naha (Near the Naha Airport)
Phone: 098-857-1008
Drive south on Hwy 58 towards the airport. Do not go on the curved bridge to the airport, stay left and go under this bridge to the traffic light at the Naha U.S. Military Port gate. Turn left towards the Japanese Underground Caves at the traffic light. Drive 1 km. Turn right at the traffic light when you see the bowling center and the Bank of Okinawa on your left. The veterinary hospital is 300 m on the right side of this road. There are parking spaces in front of the building.
NOAH Animal Hospital
Dr. Jahana
English Speaking
Out Gate 3 (Near the Karing Kennels Stray Facility)
Phone: 098-934-4477
Drive out gate 3 Kadena. Go straight through the stoplight. Keep driving past Karing Kennels and stay to the right. Right as you go past the fork in the road, it'll be on your right.
General Information:
Most civilian veterinarians speak English to some degree. All can understand written English. We recommend that you take about 10,000 Yen (double for after hours) with you to a civilian veterinarian’s office. Most clinics do not accept dollars or checks. Charge account systems are generally not available. Credit card payments or payment plans may not be available.
Neither DOD nor the U.S. Army Veterinary Services endorse the Civilian Veterinarians listed on this page. |
