I love everything about this place. I was a little…read more-concerned- when the first meeting was a zoom, but it really gave me a chance to share my concerns with Dr. Mandi, discuss her treatment thoughts for my GSD, and plan for our first appointment. Because so many dogs coming here are post-surgery or otherwise having issues, they're super careful to avoid K9-contact and so our first appointment was very low stress. Dr. Mandi worked with my dog to make sure everything was set for our plan. Thereafter we did physical therapy, where Trixie did as much PT as I did learning, water treadmill (which I thought was going to be a disaster but went swimmingly well). You see different team members when you come in so you get a really good perspective on different approaches to the PT/training (Trixie trains easily, me less so). They also are collecting all of the A-Team local providers here, including accupuncture etc.. 5-stars, definitely recommend.

Healing arts is amazing! Both of our dogs had successful TPLO a few years ago, but as they age…read morethey are getting arthritis, spindolysis, and the occasional pulled muscles. Our dogs love the underwater tredmill, laser therapy, and the gym! They have so much fun with the talented and caring staff, and come home feeling rejuvenated and exhausted. Also healing arts helps us submit bills for pet insurance which really helps! We look forward to many more years to happy healthy dogs with their help!

My cat was diagnosed with a heart condition and she was in pretty bad shape. We took her to Dr. Bob…read moreand he gave us a ton of holistic remedies and we switched her food up. She is now a completely different cat she will actually want to play and you can tell she is feeling better! If you want actual good care come here!

They won't let you in with your animal in the room for routine stuff. When you complian they tell…read moreyou that you are not allowed to be a client anymore. So rude. No words to describe their behaviour.

This review is long overdue. Thea is amazing! We had an animal communication reading with her for…read moreour two living dogs and our dog who had passed. Her reading was so accurate for all three of our dogs, and some things I did not put together until after the reading, but she was spot on and very specific. I highly recommend her!!!

Our meeting with Thea was wonderful to say the least. She was able to validate many things about…read moreour two bunnies that we suspected but would never have been able to know for sure without someone like Thea's help. All she knew about our bunnies beforehand were their names and genders. It was funny and heartwarming to hear how our bunnies wanted to describe themselves! We were able to learn more about their likes and dislikes. Thea was also able to talk to our bunny Bailey about not peeing on our bed (which Bailey said was a territorial thing). That night after our reading, Bailey slept with us in the bed and did not pee! It was also comforting to learn more about our bunny Brody's passing because it was so quick and for an unknown reason. He was able to clarify some things for us and reassured us that he had an underlying issue and felt that it was his time to go. I am looking forward to meeting with Thea again in the future and would recommend her to anyone who would like to connect with their furry loved ones, whether they're living or passed

Mango's second visit today at Natural Healing Veterinary Acupuncture, PC…read more Dr. Jester has been a delight to chat with while Mango gets his treat-ments it's a breath of fresh air having HOUR or longer one-on-one appointments with a veterinarian. If you're a 2.0 pet parent, looking for answers and a more detailed holistic approach to your pets care, look no further! I feel so lucky to have found someone so close to home(brand new location in Milwaukie,OR) that I can refer friends and family to Coming from someone who worked in vet clinics for 16yrs, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to explore ALL areas of veterinary medicine, not just what's mainstream. ‼Proper pet care should be taught, not told! Please don't wait until your pet is suffering to think, "maybe we'll try acupuncture as a last ditch effort"... your pet could be missing out on some serious healing! https://www.drjester.com/

Nearly 5 years later my now 15 year old dog is still doing great! We owe this to Dr Becky!! We are…read moreso happy with her skills and compassion. We have been doing regular maintenance and can see how helpful this is to our dog. Dr Becky has always responded to all my concerns and issues immediately, she does not promote anything she does not believe in. It's obvious her main concern is the health and happiness of the animal. Our dog knows when we turn onto her street and gets so excited, its so cute and funny! If your questioning taking your dog to acupuncture, please try it at least once with Dr Becky. She really does have a gift and we are so thankful to have found her!!!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Davis . I made a 60 mile drive sometimes 4-5 times a…read moremonth for my Frenchie. It was worth every mile and minute, and $ spent. Herbie could not walk at one point and Dr. Davis told me that " we have this " . He not only walked again and played with my boxers but he lived to be 12 years old with his regular tune ups. My boxers also have seen Dr. regularly. I honestly don't know what I would have done without her over the last 20 years. If I could give Dr. Davis 10 stars I would!!!

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Dr. Hoberg has been my favorite vet for all of our pets. She's helped us through some easy times…read moreas well as very challenging times. She successfully treated our kitties with acupuncture, herbs and homeopathy. I love that she comes to the house and really knows both intuitively and medically what could be going on.

Dr H has been our vet for more than 20 years and has seen us through many ups and downs. I really…read moreappreciate her skill, insight and good sense. She's good at explaining options and likelihoods. And she's great with the animals. She'll be straight with you.

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!!

After a cross-country drive from Texas to Oregon, I knew my dog had to be feeling stiff and…read morecramped--she had just spent a week curled up in the front seat without room to stretch, aside from short breaks and hotel stays. I knew she could benefit from a massage, and I wanted to support her comfort as best I could while we're here in Oregon. That's how I found Very Important Pooch and reached out to Lela. Oregon law requires a veterinary referral before a practitioner can legally provide massage therapy for dogs. As someone just visiting--and from Texas, which has nearly identical restrictions--I know firsthand the time and cost realities of that barrier. Coordinating with my vet back home would mean multiple appointments at $$$ each, paperwork, delays, and a series of uneducated questions about a modality I'm not credentialed in--because the barrier places the authority to "approve" massage in the hands of someone who, based on vet school curriculum analysis, is among the least qualified to assess it. And of course, I'm not certified either--and I don't believe Lela should be required to donate free hours just to convince someone who is supposed to be an expert in my dog's health but lacks even the basic hours of education in this field. Lela is already highly trained and certified to do what I believe in--and what I'd argue most of us already know is foundationally sound care. Veterinary programs I've researched devote a tiny fraction of their total hours to massage, chiropractic care, or even nutrition--often just 1-2 credits in a 4,000+ hour curriculum. That's less than 0.1% of their training. Yet those graduates become the legal gatekeepers to my pup's health and comfort. So instead of pushing up against that mismatch, I asked Lela if she could teach me directly. She met that request with professionalism and warmth. We scheduled an appointment, and I found myself becoming vigilant in watching my pup--so I could begin learning. She helped me start the session by focusing and centering, and it only got better from there. She used my own arm to demonstrate how much pressure to apply--something I never could've learned through a screen. I felt grounded in the learning and empowered to work with my dog. I bounced all over the place with questions, and she supported my learning style with grace. And it worked! My pup visibly softened under my hands, and this morning, she genuinely seems looser, more comfortable, and has more pep in her step. I've already booked another session for next week. Whether you're a local pursuing a vet referral or a visitor wanting to learn, I highly recommend working with Lela. She honors the law without compromising education--and she empowered me in the process. Oh, and tell her Paws and J sent you :-)

Lela is the best! My dog is medium-high activity level and he's eight now so I go to her to keep…read morehim healthy and able to enjoy the running around and spinning he loves so much. You can really see the difference and it's good to know I'm doing everything I can for him. Lela is so sweet and mellow and my dog gets really happy every time he hears her car pull up.

Please be aware: I…read moretrusted this clinic with my dog's care, and that trust was broken in a very serious way. I brought my French Bulldog, Winston, in for a simple influenza vaccine -- a routine visit. Instead, he was given the Leptospirosis vaccine, which is clearly flagged in his medical record as something he should never receive due to a prior severe allergic reaction. This was not a small oversight or a misunderstanding -- it was a serious mistake that could have had devastating consequences. They administered the vaccine and only informed me afterward. I was completely shocked and heartbroken that such a critical detail in his medical history was ignored. The veterinarian's response was disappointing, repeatedly referring to this as "an accident." I live with anxiety and PTSD, and this entire situation was extremely triggering as I tried to stay calm and advocate for my dog in the middle of what felt like a preventable emergency. I will be filing a formal complaint with the Oregon Veterinary Medical Board because this kind of mistake should never happen. Our pets rely on us to keep them safe, and I trusted this team to do that. I'm sharing this to help other pet parents make informed decisions. If you do choose to visit this clinic, please double-check everything for your own peace of mind. The vet tech who administered the vaccine was Emily. Winston's allergy is noted on every single page of his record, so this level of oversight is extremely concerning. Please be cautious and advocate for your pets. Mistakes like this can be life-threatening.

I can't recommend Dr Roth enough. She takes a holistic approach to pet care which my family and I…read moretruly appreciate. My animals are family members who i trust in Dr Roth's care. After years of looking for a vet I truly felt comfortable with, I feel confident with where we've landed.

I wish to leave an update in support of the excellent care, love and service our pup has…read moreconsistently received from Brian and the Buster & Lilly's staff! This pandemic and the immediate changes to everyday life have been quite impactful for many of us. And for a business which relies on people dropping off their fur kids on the way to work, one can only imagine the repercussions! Brian has kept the daycare open throughout the pandemic, as a resource for essential workers, as well as those of us who rely on some socializing and exercise for our pups during the week. The staff has been wearing masks, requiring masks, meeting dogs at the door to limit contact. And keeping the facility sanitary and safe. All while coping with the flux in staffing and scheduling. The facility remains clean, safe, and in fact has been upgraded in several areas to help keep the play area cool, "fresh" and comfortable for both dogs and staff. I encourage pet parents who have been clients to please keep supporting Brian and his team. And if you are new pet parents, or new to the area, please consider Buster & Lilly's for your fur baby's needs. They are terrific!

I'm posting this now after reflecting on my dog's daycare history over the years, as this was the…read moreonly facility where we had a negative experience. Several years ago, I brought my dog here for daycare. During one drop-off, as I was about to drive off, he was able to bolt out of the facility and ran across the parking lot (in the dark!). Thankfully, a passerby caught him quickly and he was not injured, but this raised serious concerns about supervision and containment during handoff. After that incident, I continued bringing him back to use up pre-paid passes. From that point on, he always refused to leave the car-which made me concerned. Staff later told me he had developed a humping habit and said that if it continued, he would not be able to return. This was difficult to reconcile with what we experienced elsewhere. After we finished our passes, we used another daycare in Beaverton, where he had no issues. Since then, we've moved states a few times and gone to multiple other daycares in different locations, and he has consistently done well without any behavioral concerns. I understand that staff and policies can change over time, so this may not reflect the current operation. However, I think it's important to share past experiences related to safety and how dogs are handled following a stressful incident.