I've been consistently impressed by NW Neighborhood vet! I've taken my senior cat Ginger there for…read more3 years now. Her primary vet is Dr Hook but due to some urgent issues she has seen a few different vets there, who are all super wonderful and sweet with her. The docs all go above and beyond to call me and make sure I have ample opportunities to discuss her care and answer my questions. They even are responsive via email in a timely manner. yesterday I called at 8 am to see if I could emergently get her in due to her getting sick, and they told me to come on over and drop her off and they squeezed her in for the day while I was at work! Super helpful and kind staff from the front desk staff to the techs and doctors. Ginger was given a poor prognosis with an xray showing a mediastinal tumor yesterday but she's already turning the corner with the steroids. Super thankful for their care!!

I've been using NW Neighborhood Vet for over 6 years and overall the service has been fairly…read morestandard, but my recent experiences have left me feeling frustrated and disappointed. One consistent issue has been continuity of care. There are many different staff members, and I rarely see the same technician twice, which makes it harder to build consistency in treatment and communication. I've also felt like some treatment plans have felt trial-and-error, which has added up financially without getting the results I need for my cat and dog. In a recent experience involving my dog's surgery planning, I felt there was a lack of flexibility and communication around logistics and payment timing, which added unnecessary stress to the process. During my most recent visit, I also noticed a strong litter box smell in the facility, which was off-putting. While it's convenient that they offer parking (though it is small and could use maintenance), my overall impression is that the experience has become less consistent over time. Based on my experience, I would recommend comparing options and looking for a clinic that offers more consistent communication, transparency, and continuity of care.

When I adopted Buddy, a friend referred me to her veterinarian, Dr Carr. My friend has…read moreworked/volunteered in animal organizations for 20+ years, so her recommendation was similar to Tiger Woods recommending a golf instructor. I wasn't going to question it. Not surprisingly, Dr Carr was initially unavailable, so I went on a wait list. After a few months, we were invited to join the Buckman family. I cannot put into words the love, quality of care, patience, and expertise of the *entire* staff--with a special shoutout to nurse Melanie! Also, I could not hide that I was a very anxious new mom. I was afraid my ignorance would in some way harm Buddy. Dr Carr and the nurses were as gracious, kind, and patient with *me* as much as they were with him. More recently, Buddy has been dealing with gastritis and skin allergies. I quickly discovered that there is an onslaught of information (and possibly misinformation) available from Dr Google. It is a tremendous relief to put the laptop away and have complete faith in Dr Carr's treatment plan.

In the 9 months or so since I've switched vets, I have been repeatedly amazed…read more From getting our dog spayed, to dental cleaning for our cat, & all the regular check ups in between. They give accurate estimates with a high/low range & haven't exceeded it once. Every staff member loves animals and it shows. They care. It's not about getting every penny they possibly can. They are knowledgeable, transparent & excellent in communicating. I find the staff pleasant and engaging, genuinely kind. Our babies love going here, and we are happy to have such a wonderful place to take them for their needs. It is honestly, repeatedly the best place I've ever taken my little loves. Street parking, never had to park more than a block away. Pricing is fair. I'd recommend this vet office to anyone and everyone.

Alberta Veterinary has been my vet since I relocated to Portland three years ago. They've done a…read moreterrific job keeping my eldery Bichon alive and thriving. I couldn't be happier with their care. I'm a bit amazed by those reviews that claim higher prices than expected. For example, Ashtyn C didn't get a written quote for "teeth cleaning?" Really? Does this person have any idea what can be involved with any kind of dental work for a dog? It's likely to include general anaesthesia if it's a serious cleaning. And was it "just a cleaning?" Somehow I doubt that. By the way, a mouth is a mouth. It doesn't matter if your dog is a chihuahua or a great dane, the same costs apply. In fact, chihuahuas are prone to serious and difficult dental issues due to their small mouths and tiny jaws. I've never even had a Chihuahua as an animal companion and even I know that. There's a lot about Ashtyn C's review that doesn't pass the smell test -- including his ignorance about dogs and how veterinary services are priced and shared with consumers. Didn't like the price? Then don't sign the consent form for care. I have never been provided with a significant service by Alberta Veterinary without knowing -- up front -- how much every aspect of that service would cost or likely cost and the low and high limit of the possible bill. I suppose I should give them "special credit for this," but this is standard procedure for ALL VETS. Like every other vet -- primary care or emergency -- they ITEMIZE the quote for you, providing low and high parameters and the time period for which that quote is VALID. They will then go over every aspect of service that you have questions on. I have always been given the opportunity to decide what was an essential part of the service being planned. I have always known what the service would cost. I have never been "surprised" by them. And, let's see, Hi C claimed that staff tackled and laid on top of his dog? Now, why would that be? Why would they be afraid? What exact behavior was your dog exhibiting? Was it a danger to the staff? One would assume so. Dogs can be dangerous. And Hi C was right there and didn't stop them and say, "Let us leave and plan to come back later. Maybe he needs to be sedated." I'm sure that if Hi C had expressed those concerns and sentiments, they would have accommodated their requiest. Hi C's probably the kind of dog owner who doesn't understand why they're supposed to pick up their dog's crap when out on a walk. No doubt, the world revolves around Hi C's sense of entitlement. Newsflash: my dog visits Alberta Veterinary at least once a month for a tech visit. He has never left traumatized. Then again, he's well behaved and well socialized. Maybe Hi C needs to be a little less "Hi" and a little more sensible about the behavior of their pet. Too many people these days don't use their heads, don't plan ahead, or don't plan at all. Or they blame others for their own shortcomings like not training and managing their animal companions well. Vet care is expensive. I'm low-income myself and sympathize with anyone struggling to afford vet care and sometimes having to make painful choices about what care is essential, what is crucial to my dog's quality of life, and what I can afford. If you're a pet owner who can't financially manage "surprises," then make sure you're not "surprised." Get a written quote, look into financing options, and/or see about accessing care for low-income pet owners through charitable organizations. Alberta Vet has never advertised itself as a "low cost" or "charity care" vet clinic so don't expect them to behave as one. Regardless, I have always found their costs for service highly competitive, if not fairly low. Moreover, they've ALWAYS provided me a written estimate up front for any significant care before getting my approval to procede. That includes the cost of a simple exam, a vet tech visit for monthly services, to surgery. They also do a very good job ensuring security for all patients and being aware when some patients are "reactive." That includes asking other people and their pets to vacate common areas when a reactive and potentially dangrous animal is going to be coming through.

I found Alberta from a Yelp review. It's been several years now that I've been taking my pets to…read moreAlberta. The staff is friendly and caring when it comes to the care and treatment of my pets. I came to them after my previous vet showed they didn't care at all about my pet and could barely be bothered to hear anything about their issues before prescribing something. I have been very happy with Alberta the staff is great and the vets are top notch.

I have been going to Grateful Heart Vet since 2020. I now have 6 dogs and 2 cats that receive care…read morefrom them, so it's fair to say I am at Grateful Heart Vet often. Over the years, we have been seen by a few of their amazing veterinarians. I have been very happy with all of the services they provide. The facility itself is always immaculate, quiet and calm (which is great for the pets they see), and its generally been easy to get in. Dr. Felton, Dr. Pavlich and Dr. Kroussaniotakis have seen my crew the most. They are all extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable. I am always impressed with their bedside manner and compassion. It is clear they all love what they do and the families they work with. Grateful Heart Vet is the first place I recommend all of my dog training clients and I'm so glad to have them to help me with my crew!

Order: Neuter and Blood work…read more Pros: The place is very very clean and the doctors were wonderful! I had to bring my pup in early because he got sick from daycare. We originally had an appointment scheduled to prepare for a neuter. However, that slightly changed when my boy contracted something so that had to be dealt with. The staff was professional, helpful, and accommodating. And the Dr. was un-phased, in a good way, when my boy came in for his check up. I say that because one of the nurses was kind of stand offish so it made it a tad bit awkward when we first came in. That said, we got that situated. Scheduled our next appointment for bloodwork and got that done a week later. And finally we had our neuter! The surgery went successful and everyone was super-kind and helpful!! Perhaps one of the best overall experiences given the fact that my boy gets pretty nervous with vets. Cons: No major cons. However, I did receive a quote for my neuter and during the bloodwork part, which is a separate appointment prior to neuter, they did bloodwork but charged me additional $5 or something. When I got to the register I noticed the discrepancy and they said oh when they were trying to find the vein they had to use a bigger needle, which cost me. Now, I am all for doing whats necessary but I expect to be communicated too and informed PRIOR to, not after making an executive decision and then charging me. Sure it was $5 but we all know how bills can add up at a vet!!

Thor received good care. I was kept up to date on his progress. There was one receptionist that…read morewas very caring & went out of her way. I wish costs were cheaper.

Dove Lewis has shown nothing but kindness with my kitty's passing (she was elderly, but this was…read moreunexpected). I was told by my two friends watching her that she was well taken care of, they answered my international calls quickly, and even sent a card in the mail within just a couple of days. My little Bella was in very trustworthy hands and that's why mattered most. Thank you, Dove Lewis team.

I (and my three dogs) have been clients of Dr. Lexi Beckley for 7 years and we have always received…read moreexcellent and kind care. Dr. Beckley is extremely caring, knowledgeable, and takes the time with us to understand their health, cover our options, and suggest specialists where needed. The front desk team - who have mostly been at the clinic the entire time I've been a client - are also kind and caring.

Update to a previous review: while I was an active caretaker for my cat, I felt that he received…read moregood care overall from VCA Laurelhurst. There were several frustrating delays with his prescriptions and scheduling appointments, leading to a 3 star review. I felt that my critter wasn't always a priority due to long waits when hearing back from doctors. My cat has since passed away. His decline was very sudden, but VCA treated both of us with dignity and respect. It is likely that they cancelled or delayed other people's appointments to help with my cat's emergency situation. Through this experience I was able to understand why I may have had so many delays while the cat was generally healthy - because there were other critters in need of URGENT care and responses. I'm not sure that they could have successfully explained this to me at the time, even if they tried. I am grateful for the staff at VCA Laurelhurst and the opportunity to look back on my time as a customer with renewed appreciation. You might get annoyed here and there if you take your critter to this location, but ultimately that is a fair price to pay for good quality care. My cat wouldn't have made it to 20 years old without VCA.

Absolutely LOVED the doctors here, but the front office staff was rude and dismissive. I left for…read moreanother clinic after the FO strongly suggested I not get my dogs nails clipped there and wanted $42 plus a $32 nurse fee for a trim that also required an appointment. Zero empathy and did not care whatsoever when I expressed my dissatisfaction. Bye.

I couldn't be happier with the care my puppy received here. The whole team was so gentle, patient,…read moreand genuinely caring. They took the time to answer all my questions and made sure my pup felt comfortable through the entire visit. It's clear they truly love animals and treat them like family. I feel really lucky to have found such a great vet and wouldn't trust my puppy with anyone else

Our timid little puppy had her first vet visit with Fremont veterinary clinic today. The clinic is…read moreclean and quiet. The vet assistant, Jake, was kind and patient with Zadie while weighing and taking her temperature. Dr. Siahpush is wonderful! She put our trembling puppy at ease with her voice, manner and a few treats. She is a great educator too--I had a LOT of questions today. This clinic took very good care of our cats for 15+ years and it looks very promising there for our new doggie. Veterinary medicine can be a difficult profession so we feel lucky to have a doctor who loves her work and is great with small animals.

Review of Fremont Veterinary Clinic, Portland, OR Dr. Wendy…read moreJohnson, DVM, and the exceptional Health Care Team provide the highest quality of care and compassion I have ever experienced. Their expertise, guidance, communication, and personal touch across all lines of service they provide is FIVE STAR. They go beyond the call of duty to ensure my pet receives thorough care that I trust. They provide extremely helpful links to community resources (support and services) and education regarding my pet's condition and treatment. I can then combine my education from Dr. Johnson and other resources to best care for my pet. I recommend Fremont Veterinary Clinic - I am grateful and blessed my pet is their patient.

We came here because the rescue group uses them so they already knew our puppy. Very welcoming…read more They have all been super helpful in the office but also when we call for advice. We just got our puppy spayed a few weeks ago and they did an amazing job. No external stitches and so clean and smooth. Three weeks later and can barely tell there is a scar. The only downside is the parking isn't free so have to pay every time. They are in a bit of a cellular dead zone but have free WiFi.

Upon walking in, the front desk staff was friendly and helpful. The doctor was attentive to our…read moreconcerns and treated our dog as if it was their own. He was honest and gave us realistic options, rather than pushing us to make "convenient" decisions. I've had bad experiences with several vet clinics in the past that have made me skeptical but this clinic is one that I will continue to return to and take my other fur babies!

I have been going to BYVH since they opened basically. I have immense respect for them and their…read morecommitment to my pets. Whenever I have a customer service issue they always resolve it, and they help me via email while I'm at work even though I'm sure the phone is easier for them. Ty and Dr. Nuccio have been particularly good to Max recently as he moves into his later stages in life, and they've also been patient with me which isn't always easy. I can't say enough kind things about them. Dr. Phelps also gave Diane my red pitbull her quality of life back. Love this place!!!!

While their policies regarding pet safety were great, I disagree with their greed in charging…read morepatients extra money for arriving 10 minutes late for a last-minute appointment. I booked a last minute availability appointment for an my dogs ear infection the day before, got stuck in traffic and called ahead to alert I was running 10-15 minutes late. I was told this was "up to their discretion" if they want to charge an extra $30, they said it was their policy. I think this policy, during these times when $30 is a lot of money, is not compassionate toward the community when it was a first time offense of running late. I acknowledge that they have this as a known policy, however this was my first time running late and I do feel this was an excessive reaction to that. I have also had issues with my account since I started coming here, I asked several times to separate a dog from my account that was no longer living in my household, they continued to allow me and my ex access to our pets records and appointment notifications. We both asked them to separate these accounts and it never ended up happening. I have felt upselled by this vet before too- they send out marketing emails advertising products? It feels super corporate for someone who claims to be a small business. I don't love the idea of vets trying to upsell product to me after they're already charging so much money for everything else. Dr laumen was awesome. Overall force-free pet care was better than other places. I have never had a vet charge me on the first offense for running a few minutes late to a last-minute appointment. Cancellations I completely understand. I pulled into the parking lot while I was still on hold with them while they deliberated whether or not I should be charged for "taking up an extra 10 minutes of the doctors time". I could have been in there if they weren't adding unfair fees to patients.