Columbia Vet Center has been a great place to take my cats and dogs for many years, and I'm especially impressed with the new facilities. It's spacious, well-designed, and comfortable for both the furry visitors and their human companions. Last time I was there with my two newest kitties, the staff was really helpful and the receptionist even came outside and helped me carry my cat carriers in when she saw to the parking lot through the huge front windows that I was struggling with the weight of them. (My kittens are kittens no longer!!!) The wait time was minimal, I got all of the services I needed for two cats including nail trims, vaccines, weights, and recommendations for diet adjustments to match their ages and weights. And everyone was so nice, especially Dr. Cleveland. I definitely recommend Columbia Veterinary Center. They'll take good care of your furry companions. read more

Today Dr. Jeremy Braun saw my Angel. Both the assistant and the doctor did an amazing job in taking care of my dog. There were several things going on with her. First I want to say thank you to the assistant. I can't remember her name (I feel bad about that, I'm sorry.) You were so kind and gentle with Angel and literally the first person to take her temperature and her not yelp. Mostly because she's a big baby and kinda dramatic. The Vet took the time to listen to all my concerns and answered all my questions! I have a dog with chronic issues and sees Vets often. I felt really good about this place for all my animals needs and now making it my permanent Vet. I have seen several doctors from over the years from Columbia veterinarian center. I only left because I moved. It's now a little out of my way but so worth it! Thanks again for taken such good care of my Angel Girl! read more

I had been a client of this business for the 26 years I have lived in Vancouver. Recently I took one of my cats in for his normal yearly shots. The doctor treating him, said his heart was racing too high for a cat, and he also detected a slight pause in the rhythm. He suggested an $800.00 test to see what was going on. We talked further and I agreed to do a blood draw first to see if something could be detected. From the blood draw it was determined my cat had a high thyroid, which could cause his heart to race. We decided to try him on medication before using further testing. My cat, after being on the med for about two weeks, developed a severe itching problem, and was shedding profusely. When I contacted the office to see what could be done, I was told he had probably just been stung by something and to continue the meds. The next evening I took the cat to MedVet, and they determined he was having a severe reaction to the thyroid medication. They gave him shots to stop the itching, and provide relief. I was very upset that Columbia Veterinary did not provide any follow up after I called with concerns, and after being notified of the visit to MedVet. When I called Columbia Veterinary to tell them I was going to change providers after bad follow up, I was just told "oh, okay." I would have hoped after having been with them for so many years, there would have been better follow up and concern about why I was choosing to move my animals to a new provider. I used to enjoy seeing Dr. Cleveland, but since she grew her practice I feel the level of care has gone downhill. read more

First - I want to make a note that the majority of negative reviews seem to be for the wrong clinic - which is an emergency hospital with a similar name. That's unfortunate because it may deter clients from receiving great care from this clinic. I met Dr Cleveland at a pivotal time in my pets life as she had a terminal illness. I recently moved to the area and was on the hunt for a doctor that had old school qualities - simple things like actually returning calls, believing in continuation of care, being open to discussing options (instead of just forcing them on you). That took me quite a while and it was a very frustrating - seeing how corporate and non-personal some of the prior doctors I met with were. Those previous clinics seemed to care more about having more clients walk in the door than actually treating them. If you're considering taking your pets here - I highly recommend doing so. Dr Cleveland in particular truly cares - it's evident in her demeanor, her follow up, and how she partners with you and other doctors you may have in your pets care. I'm grateful for having her on my pets team. It helped having someone to trust at a time when we needed it most. Having a sick pet is stressful enough. On top of that - her staff is excellent. They are helpful and most importantly RESPONSIVE. Can't tell you how many times other clinics either just don't pick up the phone, or rely solely on texting back and forth, and/or don't respond to emails. The clinic is also brand new and clean which is an added bonus. IMO she's one of the best doctors in town, and her staff among the best as well. read more

We started taking our kitties to Columbia Veterinary Center in spring 2025. We have been there for many visits now. The staff has been really nice to work with. They are exactly the kind of vet I was hoping to find and I was so happy they are taking new patients. read more

It's always hard picking a vet, but they made my choice so easy. They always are welcoming and very accepting to all questions and concerns I have. My dog is a nervous girly and they always make every visit a positive experience. They go at my dog's pace and don't rush her and give her lots of love and encouragement. Plus they always are reassuring on a human level too. Lots of great things to say. read more

This vet put us through an insane guilt trip after taking a stray in to make sure it was heathy, to check if it had a microchip, and to report a lost pet on the same day we found it. They did a "visual assessment", shaved the belly and misidentified a spay scar (which we felt was a belly button- and it was, confirmed by two other vets that it was a belly button), the cat went into heat a week later. We were charged full price for our visit despite the vet telling us they could not treat the cat in any way (all they did was shave her belly and mis-diagnose). Avoid this vet, they don't know what they are doing. read more

I have been going to this Vet for 10 years they have taken great care of all my pets. I love this vet. They handled COVID as best they could, it wasn't an easy time for any of us. They took great care of my cat and dog and even though I couldn't be with them I knew they would handle them with love and kindness. read more

My yorkie had severe gi symptoms and he had a fever nearly reaching 106 F. This happened at 3am in the morning two weeks ago and this was the closest hospital that said they will triage him. I got there, the lady made me do paperwork immediately. Told me "105 fever is not that serious" when my 6 lbs yorkie could've died or gotten a seizure at this temperature. She went to the back and locked the doors, didn't triage my baby. I turned over and there was another individual waiting for their fur baby to be cared for. I asked her how long it took until her baby was triaged and she told me 3 hours. There is no way I'm waiting three hours for my baby to resolve a life threatening fever. I left immediately and drove all the way to Beaverton to get help. She had the audacity to call me back nearly two hours later. NO THANK YOU. You are a vet tech, not a doctor to tell me if a 105 fever was life threatening or not based on your judgement. You could've killed my baby if I stayed and thought this was the right place to be. If you guys are looking for a place that properly triages your pet based on severity, i recommend tanasbourne vet er in oregon. It's quite a drive for me but they triaged my baby immediately and had me start paperwork's. The staff there is very welcoming and every matter is serious to them. Please do not take your pets here for a life threatening situation as they will still make you wait. I later got some referrals to get my dog care in internal medicine with them here and I will not do that. If their er don't take your pet's seriously, what makes you think any other specialties here would. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

I came in because my cat wasn't feeling well. I was seen and told a huge price and there was nothing else they could do. My cat had a blockage, and this was his 2nd time so they wanted me to do an intensive surgery and said it would have been $6-9K dollars and minimum of a 3 day stay. I explain and I couldn't afford the surgery and asked what my other options were. She told me he would end up going into cardiac arrest and die. After, I started crying she said there were some places I could try to call to see about cheaper prices. I call Tualatin Emergency Vet and they said to bring him in, and it would be max $2k. I went back inside to tell her I was going to take him there because that was more affordable for me at the time, she then begun to tell me that my cat might not make it there. Well, he made it there! He was there one day; they gave me all his medication he needed, and a few varieties of his new food he needs to see which one he likes the best. My total was $1100 dollars and I explain money was tight right now and they told me of a few places to get grants to help with the bill. Thankfully, this clinic wants to help and save animals lives and has options for everyone. I would not recommend this place to anyone. All they want is your money, they tell you there is no other option because your pet will end up dying so you agree to pay the astronomical prices. There are way other options out there then this clinic, look around. read more

I have two Boston terriers, I've never met such a patient vet and explained all of their upcoming concerns. I was able to have a full conversation that wasn't rushed to discuss the best options for my dogs. Every question I asked wasn't met with annoyance but excitement, it was a great experience! I think this is a vet center and they handle the routine care of dogs (I'm sure they have the capability to do emergency care, but just a thought). read more

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I have been taking my pets here for almost 10 years and I love this place! My favorite vet is Dr. Maurine Fritch! I wish I could make here my dog's primary care provider! read more

We used to love this place I really thought it was the best care for both of my cats. Then Covid was over and they refused to let my husband or I attend vet visits. We were told when the new clinic opened that would change so we waited. I called to check in and see if I could schedule a check up and vaccination for my cat since the new building opened and the staff member I talked to assured me I could attend the visit. I showed up and was told no I could not go in. At this point I will be finding a new vet this is beyond ridiculous and really frustrating! I'm really disappointed because at one time this was a really great business and vet center read more

Our dog died at home at 11:30pm, we didn't know what to do. They provided us a nice room to morn. The cremation box and the other nice things with scripture was perfect. We feel it was perfect and thank read more

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Molly and her pet parents are so pleased with the TOP NOTCH PROFESSIONAL care we've experienced over the years that we can't move without saying how much we adore the entire staff. Dr. Tammy Cleveland and Dr. Meyers are the very best at what they do and you'd be wasting your time if you didn't come to introduce your pet to these amazing Veterinarians . Don't walk, run to this office if you value professional care and love your pet as much as we do. Thank you everyone your the best. read more

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Awesome veterinary centre! My cat had to be seen asap for her eye infection, we made an appointment, but her condition got unexpectedly worse, so I called them to see if they could see her earlier. They could and I was not charger for an emergency visit! Also, the visit fee is twice as less than at some other places on Mill Plain... Highly recommended vets, very kind and attentive. I am so glad we have found this clinic and it's close to our home. Thank you! read more

I know this is a reputable place and that is why I chose to take my dog here for the first time when I moved to the area. I am sad to say that I didn't even get a chance to try their services. Granted, the Covid has put a major change on lots of businesses and I am trying to be as mindful as I can. So here's the story... My boxer has major skin issues especially during the summer months, so I called down here to schedule an appointment after work. While lots of people sat home during the pandemic, I am an essential worker so I was working almost double time. I scheduled my appointment for 5pm on a week night. I took off work early, picked up my 18 month old daughter and rushed home to get Millie. I pulled into spot number 1 and called the number they provided. I was there 5 minutes early, since I was trying to be mindful of their time. Well needless to say, they weren't mindful of mine. I waited a good 30 minutes, with my dog and my baby in the car and then called again.. they of course apologized and told me the dog before me was scared. I mean I totally understand, but why is that my fault? So I figured okay no worries.. they will be out to get the dog soon. Nope. 30 more minutes passed and still nobody outside, no call, nada. At this point I wanted to cry. I took time off work, sat in the hot car with my baby and my dog for over an hour and they didn't even have the respect or decency to call me. So I sat there. Once 1.5 hours passed I left. When I got home 15 minutes later, the technician/ office girl called and asked if I was ready.. like WTF lady?! No I'm not ready, just like you weren't for an hour and half while I waited in the car and you didn't have the respect to let me know! I mean a simple call would have went a long way and I might have even waited but not with service like that! Their services might be decent, but I would never give them my money due what they did to me. read more

Friendly staff and knowledgeable veterinarians. We trust them to care for and give advice for our small dog. We've been there for a digestion issue, to have our rescue dog spayed, and for nail trimmings and they always treat us well. read more

In the course of three weeks, we went from loving Columbia Veterinary Center to looking for a new Veterinarian for our three dogs. They no longer care about your animals or you as pet owners. Instead, they only care about padding their pockets by charging for unnecessary examinations and their medications in order to finance their new renovation. We tried for nearly three weeks to get a different medication for one of our dogs who has been suffering with some sort of ear infection (from what we were told). Instead of prescribing something different than what they had before (which we would pick up at an outside pharmacy), they wanted to charge for a second examination and give a pricy injection at their location. We don't have a problem with price, but only if it is necessary. In this case, it was completely unnecessary. Only after several different conversations over the course of two and a half weeks, and being promised a new prescription would be called in on three different occasions, did we finally get something different this last Saturday. We had to speak with three different people in a single day (Tony, Emily, and Kayla), and deal with a rude individual who hung up on us (Emily) when we asked for more efficient service, before we finally had a doctor call in a prescription. Our dog has been suffering for nearly two months and has been without a medication of any kind for three weeks, and all they cared about was charging for another examination and medication from them rather than an outside pharmacy. We were even promised a call back from management to discuss the problem, to which wee have yet to hear from anybody. Take our word, find a different Vet for your animals; find one who truly cares about you and your pets and not their own pockets. read more

I would say this place is okay. I originally came here about a year ago because I called them when my dog was having an emergency and they were really kind. Since then, though, my experience has not been great. They missed giving our puppy some of her required shots and almost never have availability when we call, so any time we need anything beyond routine care they are sending us to the emergency vet which is like a $1000 trip just for something like an antibiotic. The doctors seem nice and knowledgeable (though I have never met any of them because they won't let anyone inside and don't come out). But I am inclined to look elsewhere for care because they just don't seem to have room for us. read more

The doctor and staff are very helpful! They helped me every step of the way with getting Mr Bizness to Hawaii. read more

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I've been debating the last few days wether or not I should submit a review on my experience at Columbia Vet in Vancouver, Wa and I decided that I should. July 28th was the date of my visit. It was easily the hardest day of my life. My dog Chopper, who I have known for the past 15 years, was sick so I took him in for a visit. He was dying. He couldn't walk, wasn't eating, his body temp was dropping. The vet believed he had internal bleeding from a possible tumor. We weighed all possible options and decided it was best to let him not suffer anymore. Needless to say I've been a mess ever since. That dog was my soul mate. The care that Chopper recieved was incredible. I'm not writing this review because he was treated poorly. They really seemed to care about him. They even brought in a plate of goodies for him (chocolate and gummy worms) before he passed. I'm writing this review because after everything was said and done, after I lost my best friend, signed all paper work for his cremation and euthanasia and paid for it, I received a phone call a few days later. It was to pick up his ashes. I was excited to be with my friend again. I went straight after work. Upon picking them up I was told I needed to pay more money because they charged me incorrectly even though I had previously signed and paid for everything in full. The receptionist wasn't sure if it was an error and thankfully let me leave with my friend Chopper. I then received a call a day later stating that in order to pick up Chopper's ashes I would need to pay the remainder balance due. It just ruined the whole experience for me. It's not about the money, it's about the insensitivity behind it. They didn't care my dog passed away, they only cared about getting more money from me. I was quoted a price, signed a document for the price I was quoted, and paid for that price upfront. If they messed up on quoting me for having to get my dog put to sleep that's not my fault. They should do the right thing and realized they were at fault and have not even bothered me about paying more $ for my loss. It's about good business. Double check the prices on what you're bringing your fur babies in for. read more

My dog is a very anxious pup, and the vets and assistants here are so patient and understanding with her. I asked the vet for advice on her anxiety and she took the time to explain training options and things I can do to help my dog adjust to vet visits. I definitely recommend this vet because I feel confident that the individuals who work here have my dogs best interest and care about making her feel comfortable. read more

Love the receptionist! She is very sweet and understanding. I had to reschedule twice, second time on the same day because we had to take my son to a doctor for a rash. When we finally got in, the building is a bit dated but everything is in very good working condition. You can tell they take care of the clinic. Dr Grazel was very kind and understanding. My normally nippy pomeranian was very calm around her and even had his nails trimmed. We were concerned about our pom limping and she was able to determine that he has a loose patella. She explained that his knee occasionally pops out. I'm thankful that she did not push for unnecessary surgery and explained how to massage his knee into place when we notice him limping. Overall great experience and I will continue services there as long as we are in Vancouver :D read more

Wish I could do no stars! I stopped by to take my American Bull dog in on a Saturday and they said they won't see her because it's not an emergency she died 3 days later. The only reason anyone should be in this industry is to help people and their animals, they wouldn't even look at her before they sent me right back out the door. read more

Very kind and sweet people we took our little puppy Yuki to visit and she loved it there

I had been taking my 5 year old main coon cat here for over a year for one specific problem. She was having trouble breathing and had an elevated heart rate for over a year. They ran bloodwork and did exray on her lungs and couldn't find anything. They wouldn't tell us they didn't know what was wrong they just kept shoving different steroids down her throat in the mean time. All of a sudden she couldn't breath to the point you could hear her gasping for air, so they decided to do another exray (which was on a friday) but this time actually on her throat rather than lungs and there they found a tumor. They proceeded to wait the weekend and let her continue to suffer the whole weekend without eating or drinking (she physically couldn't) and called us monday night and said we need to put her down, and that the tumor is too big now. So over a year of daily medication that was doing nothing, they told us not to let her go outside, and even at one point diagnosed her with asthma and had us giving her an inhaler. ALL FOR NOTHING. The whole time she was actually suffering with no pain meds or anything. She died so suddenly and unexpectedly thanks to this unprofessional lengthy treatment. I am absolutely disgusted with how they handled this situation and our family is distraught. Her vet was Dr.Linda Davis. I would recommend going literally anywhere than here. read more

A hiccup in our daily routine prompted a visit to the clinic. My pup had a reoccurrence of an infected bum, and I was able to come in that day, despite not having been seen there before. My dog, who has had better feeling days, balked at a nail trim worse than work on his bum! Loved the friendly helpful staff, start to finish, I enjoyed taking my dog there for urgent care. Waaay better than my previous vet, better for me, my wallet and most importantly - my dog! read more

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This place is the BEST. They are doing a fantastic job during Covid restrictions, while continuing to have a tender heart for all the animals and owners coming through. They were amazing in their ongoing care for my dog, who suffered surgery complications. They worked with her relentlessly and with great compassion until the difficult issue was resolved. All the Doctors and staff ( Aaron, thanks for patience with me....)were generous with their time and expertise, answering all my questions, as well as taking the time to reassure me and let me know everything was going to be alright. Dr. Grauer was amazing in working on solutions and keeping us hopeful. I completely trust Columbia Veterinary Center for the well being of my sweet Riley. I know they will always give their best for her. read more

I brought my cat in for a check up and she needed a dental cleaning. I was helped by a gentleman named Aaron that was simply amazing. I was worried about my little girl and he took the time to give me a detailed explanation of the process. He was incredibly patient with my questions and he showed sincere compassion towards my feelings and the care of my pet. He called me as soon as it was finished to schedule a prompt pick up so I could get her home, where she belongs. Thank you for the outstanding treatment! read more

Looking for a new vet and dealing with an animal becoming seriously ill during normal times is stressful enough--now imagine adding a global pandemic to the mix. So you can imagine how crazy it's been. That said, I can easily say our interactions with Columbia Vet Center and specifically Dr. Onstott have been amazing. They have bent over backwards trying accommodate us needing on the spot appointments. Dr. Onstott has always been kind, caring, and thorough in her conversations with us--and mind you this has been all over the phone because of Covid19. In trying to sleuth our what was suddenly wrong with our pup she collaborated with Dr. Cleveland as well as the Pathologist at the lab testing our samples. When it came time to look into services outside of Columbia Vet she and Dr. Cleveland helped advocate for us as we had to reach out to piece mail hospitalization, ultrasounds, internal medicine appointments, more labs, and blood transfusions. They continue to be a resource and we are so very very grateful and I can't speak highly enough of this veterinary clinic. read more

As a fur mom and a young single student I often struggle to find a balance between feeling like I'm doing everything in my power for my baby and knowing I'm going to be able to pay for rent next month. When I was looking for somewhere to bring my cat I had a price tag in mind, as shameful as it is. But after calling multiple animal clinics in my local area not one other could compare to not only the price but the concern the workers here showed for my pet. Not one of about 29 other locations even asked for what was wrong with my cat or what her symptoms were, I didn't mind as I was shopping for a price but the fact that the receptionist was so worried about my cat that she was even trying to help work out my work schedule and to get me in and offering to help me out if anything happened before my appointment was enough for me to make my appointment right away. On top of that Dr. Lisa was so personable and really tried to get to the bottom of my kitties problem. She even offered to call me in a couple weeks to check out which was very appreciated. I can definitely say I won't be going anywhere else ever again and they have made a customer for life! read more

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The veterinarians are very skilled at what they do and very nice. The receptionists are unfortunately not as nice. I would love to take my animal here but they are way over priced I love my animal but I can not afford to go here. They are double what everyone else around town wants for their services. read more

By far one of the best vet clinics out there! They are always helpful both in person and on the phone. I've called a couple times with questions and if the receptionist can't answer they call me right back after consulting with one of the vets. Their service is top notch and it's evident they are there because of their love of animals and not just to profit. read more

I have gone here for both planned and emergency visits. They aren't a traditional vet clinic, but they do have specialists for almost anything your animal could need. One of my dogs visits the ophthalmologist (yeah, I thought that was bizarre too!) for her dry eye syndrome. The staff is friendly, gentle, and attentive. We unfortunately had to make an emergency visit recently. The staff called a triage nurse to the lobby immediately upon entering. They took her back, checked her vitals, and had her back to me in 10 minutes. During the short wait between triage and the doctor, my poor pooch vomited the entire contents of her tiny tummy all over me, the lobby floor, and several of the chairs. Nobody complained. They ran out quickly with paper towels to clean up her mess, help me clean up mine, and offer her a comfy towel to be wrapped in (she's quite small). We were offered a plethora of options to suit our budget, and weren't rushed out as we asked our bajillion questions. I even got a follow up call the next morning! I don't even get that from the people doctor!! These people are amazing! read more

Dr. Tammy has long been a favorite and trusted vet resource. We had our first experience last evening with Dr. Liz.....she is awesome! Merrilee has a great demeanor with the critters as she performs the tech work, and nobody makes you feel more welcomed when you arrive than Kathy. read more

Probably one of the worst experiences I've had with a vet. We had 2 puppies getting fixed. I had an appointment with Columbia a week prior to their spay. Vet we saw was a little scatter brained but I blew it off. She told me the pain meds, sedatives and cones would be included with the spay cost. Front desk never provided paperwork. Showed up on the day of the spay and was scolded for carrying my scared dogs in as they can't be carried out that way. Came back when the girls were ready and the initial price I was quoted had gone up by $150. I had 2 dogs getting fixed...when I asked why and told them what the vet told me they said she isn't working today and so they checked with the head vet. That person said no they wouldn't reduce any costs and I needed to pay that amount. I paid cause I wanted my dogs but to be told 1 price and then have to pay so much extra is ridiculous! They never followed up and never called to have them come back in for their check up. They folded over the skin on the incisions and it looks horrible! Hey couldn't even put the cheap cones I had to buy on correctly- very disappointed. Customer service really sucked here and they aren't compassionate or helpful at all! Definitely wouldn't recommend read more

I have taken both my dogs and cat here for yearly exams, acute issues (i.e. skin rash, fever, etc.), and spay surgeries. They have always been extremely helpful and very reasonably priced. From reception to vet techs to veterinarian's they have always made me feel that they have the best intentions for your pet at heart and truly enjoy their jobs. Also, I don't recall the exact situation as it was several years ago but there was a point that I was having financial issues and they went above and beyond working with me to ensure I got the care for my animals that was necessary. I would recommend them hands down over major vet hospital chains any day. read more

I began brining my yellow Lab, Jackson, to Columbia Veterinary Center about 6 years ago. For the first time ever, Jackson didn't growl at anyone! After having bad experiences elsewhere, I was so impressed with the staff and the care of my dog by Dr. Cleveland. I now have a second Lab, and both boys now see Dr. Jonathan Miller there. Both my boys love him and I can't say "thank you" enough to say how grateful I am for Dr. Millers petside manner and superior care of my boys. I will never go anywhere else!!!! Absolutely the best! read more

Our two cats have had excellent care at Columbia Veterinary Center. The staff is friendly and professional.