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    Worst day ever, our baby crossed the rainbow bridge. CRVS made time for an emergency appointment. He was unresponsive and they met us at the car with a gurney. While the news was horrific, the staff went above and beyond. Staff was caring and kind, and the veterinarian went over options. We picked up his ashes today and they had included a cast of his paw print and a tuff of hair. I am so glad we have those mementos.

    Lana: 11 year old female Black Lab.
    Steven D.

    My 11-year-old Black Lab was attacked by another dog, leaving her with a couple of puncture wounds on her head and a lacerated ear. The team at Columbia River Veterinary Specialists handled the situation with professionalism, courtesy, and clear communication. From arrival to departure, I was in and out within an hour.

    Lulu

    We took our lab dog there in March because she was lethargic, wouldn't eat, depressed, withdrawn. They ran a bunch of tests immediately, X ray and ultrasound. Advised us to leave her there overnight to see if something passed in her stomach (a piece of bagel from the day before) because she may have swallowed something or also she may have a suspicious mass by her bum. They ran additional ultrasounds and X rays the next morning, and magically The piece from Her stomach Disappeared. No disgnosis, no explanation, They sent her home with a bundle of meds, 4500.00 later and she was worse than when we took her in. When she came home, she was horribly sick, breathing fast, not eating, lethargic, so sick. she looked horrible, so we brought her into our regular vet 3 hours after, which was in Portland. Within an hour, they figured out exactly what it was, which was salmon poisoning, a test that they ran on her immediately when she arrived. Because of her symptoms, they did a fecal test on her and told us immediately what was wrong. Columbia river vet did not do a fecal AT ALL EVER (they had 24 Hours to do This!) on her but instead risked her life and ran fancy tests. DO NOT EVER TAKE YOUR ANIMAL THERE. THEY JUST WANT TO RUN YOUR BILL UP AND DONT FOCUS ON DOING WHATS BEST FOR YOUR ANIMAL. We've learned a lot. Dogs in the NW by rivers are exposed to salamanders, fish, that bacteria is toxic so it's toxic to dogs- it should have been the first question they ask living where we do. Our vet asked us right away about the potential and ran a test. CRVS NEVER cared about our dogs life. This illness is 70% fatal if not treated within 10 days. Our sweet girl almost lost her life and it would have been at the hands of this awful place. I didn't trust my gut and my gut was telling me They were a money grubbing vet, confirmed my our vet 3 hours after getting her. Don't give this place a thought, go elsewhere. They aren't in it for the animals, but for the money.

    Denise W.

    Last Wednesday night at about 10:30pm I brought my 10 year old German Shepherd in. The girl working the front desk was rude. Two assistants or techs came out, realized it was emergent and took my dog for x-rays. About 10 minutes later the vet came in. She was kind, explained what was going on and that there was really only one option. I was told Kira had been given some pain medication and I would be taken to her. A few minutes later the girl from the front desk came in with paperwork showing all of the creamation choices. She then told me she would take my credit card. I told her I hadn't been given a bill yet and didn't feel comfortable just handing over my card. After another 10 minutes or so I went and asked to be taken to my dog. I have never been separated from my any of animals at a vet other than a few minutes while they draw blood or take x-rays. The girl at the front desk told me it was hectic in back and they were busy taking care of other animals. I did not ask her to do anything other than bring me to my dog. It was almost an hour before I was taken to her. It breaks my heart knowing she was in a strange place, in pain and alone simply beacause no one could take 2 minutes and bring me to her. I said goodbye to Kira that night. Kira deserved the comfort of being with me until it was time to let her go. She didn't deserve to be left in some room alone for almost an hour. Do better!

    Foreign body that was pulled out by my dogs vet after being told twice he was okay by Columbia River Vet.

    I have brought my dog in for 2 different situations and I have not been impressed either time. For both scenarios we brought our dog in 2 nights in a row, just to be told that his vitals are fine and send us home. The first time, my dog ended up having a severe lung infection (pneumonia) and had to be hospitalized for 3 nights and be on medications for 6 months. Columbia River Vet saw my dog two times prior to his hospitalization for this and did not do any diagnostic tests because his vitals were fine, even though I explained to them what symptoms he was having and that he was not acting normal. He was having breathing issues and throwing up blood and they still did not take me seriously. It was a hopeless feeling being sent home twice knowing he wasn't okay. By the time his normal vet could see him we explained the ER told us he was fine, but the infection worsened at that point and our dog almost didn't make it, but luckily Pacific NW ER & Pet Specialities took us seriously and helped him. The second and most recent time I brought my dog into Columbia River, he was having gulping/swallowing/licking fits. He was having somewhat labored breathing and snorting a lot, he just wasn't acting himself. I spent a combined 9 hours waiting over the 2 times I brought him in this last time, just for the doctor to see him for maybe 15-20 mins each and telling us his vitals and physical exam seem fine and he can go home. I knew that he wasn't fine, so I was able to get him into the urgent care at his normal vet the next day (East Padden Animal Hospital). They took his symptoms seriously and immediately started running tests. Xrays were done and nothing stood out like crazy so they partially sedated him and went into his throat. They pulled an insane amount of sting and grass out of his throat/ esophagus!!! It seems unless your animal is coding or in absolute distress, this ER does not take you seriously. Both times my dog's vitals may have been stable, but he was dealing with very life threatening issues. If you have a pet in need of emergency vet care, I would 100% suggest you don't waste your time/money here. Time is precious when it comes to our animals being sick, seriously don't waste it here.

    RIP Betsy
    Gena C.

    Our 10 year old rescue Chihuahua, Betsy, started having 2-3 seizures per month since November, just out of the blue. Our primary vet told us we could start her on a seizure medication but if she was only having a couple of minor seizures a month, we may want to hold off. All her labs and exams were good. Fast forward to 12 Feb, Betsy had a grand Mal seizure early in the morning and continuous smaller seizures that just wouldn't stop. We brought her to CRVS and with the exception of the initial Tech that came to the waiting room to speak to us and didn't listen when we told her we never did start Betsy on the seizure meds. She felt like she needed to chastise us, while our dog was seizing, for stopping the meds (which were never started). We complained immediately and fortunately, never saw her again during our visit. The front desk staff was wonderful and caring as was Dr. Garrison. After his exam, it was determined that the cause was most likely a brain tumor that had finally gotten large enough to become symptomatic. He was so kind and empathetic. The decision was made to euthanize her and end her suffering. It was done with respect and she went with dignity while she held her in our arms and said goodbye. The staff is very caring and respectful. It was greatly appreciated on such an awful day in our lives.

    Blue resting after anesthesia and pain pills
    Sally B.

    I don't mess with Yelp too often, but when I saw the negative reviews here I had to leave one of my own. My sweet good boy Blue was just treated my Dr Walton. He was truly fantastic, and he quite literally saved my dogs life. Blue presented with sneezing, lethargy and partial anorexia. We took him to our regular vet in White Salmon bc that's where we live. They wanted to do a nasal flush, suspecting something was stuck in there, but suggested we might see a specialist first. They were very happy to do it, though. Thinking the flush could be a waste of money if it didn't solve the issue, we decided to see the specialist. We called all around and Columbia River could get us in the soonest, without astronomical pricing. Dr Walton saw Blue literally the next day, and advised we do a CT scan. He just about insisted upon it. When we got the estimate, it definitely took us aback for a second. But it is what it is, and thank goodness for pet insurance. So, we did the CT scan and it turned out that Blue had a massive tumor in his nose that had entered his brain. If we had gone through with the nasal flush, it would have instantly killed him. Dr Walton was shocked by the size of it, because Blue's symptoms didn't lead toward anything to do with the brain. His bed side manor was truly excellent. He spoke eloquently and decisively to both myself and my husband, and consulted with both of us separately over the phone and in person as we couldn't both be present. The time he spent with us was significant and deeply informative. We felt his care and concern, and Blue responded to him so well too--dogs know good people. He's presently advocating for us to get a referral to a top oncologist, with great consideration and understanding of cost concerns. Is it cheap? No, the sort of treatment you go to see a specialist for is not going to be cheap. If it is, you probably don't want to be there. Did we wait a while to get Blue back? Yeah, it's an emergency hospital. I'm sure they had more pressing emergencies that made their estimated time take longer. That's not anything anyone can help, and I would only hope that it I brought my dog in bleeding to death they would prioritize him over a CT scan. Also, the front desk and tech staff is just lovely. They're the sweetest people. They gave my daughter a little squishy and thanked her for being patient, how wonderful is that? Blue did not get the diagnosis that we were hoping for, and treatment for him may not even be possible. Vets can't change untreatable cancer, it would be absurd to fault them for that. It is what it is, and they did the absolute best and most that they could do. If you had a lousy experience, consider it may have been out of their hands. And please please please get pet insurance. Thank you, Dr Walton and staff. Blue is home resting nicely now.

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    3.9
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    My cat was recently diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, so we needed to transition to a…read morespecialty veterinarian. After doing extensive research, we chose Dr. Casey at this hospital and it was absolutely the right decision. Our experience has been exceptional. We've been coming in for routine bloodwork and ongoing testing, and every visit has been seamless. The staff especially our vet tech Danielle are all consistently kind, professional, and attentive. Pricing is fair and transparent, which I truly appreciate. Most importantly, my cat is doing significantly better under their care!! They are also an emergency hospital, which gives me tremendous peace of mind. If we ever face an urgent situation, it's incredibly reassuring to know that her specialty care and emergency services are all under one roof. And as a thoughtful bonus their coffee machine makes an assortment of brewed coffee, which is a lovely touch during what can otherwise be stressful appointments.

    My dog recently had a complex surgery at Blue Pearl, and had a complication during his recovery…read morethat resulted in an emergency hemorrhage. We had to rush to Blue Pearl and get him treated immediately. While this type of care is expensive, the expertise of the doctors and staff at Blue Pearl is invaluable. They are an important resource for our community and I rest easier knowing they are nearby in case of any pet emergency. When I came in door crying, carrying my pet and covered in blood, the staff compassionately cared for both of us. They offered me a pair of scrub pants to change into and even parked my car that I had left idling in the parking lot when I rushed in. I appreciate the small touches like the coffee machine in the lobby and the Bob Ross channel on the TV, it shows that they are empathetic to how much stress pet owners experience in these situations. My dog received expert care from the surgical team and he's now recovering nicely. Thank you to Blue Pearl!

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    3.3
    (130 reviews)

    I wrote a five star review six years ago and I'm writing another five star review…read more We have been taking our dogs to Orchards Veterinary Clinic for over 20 years now. Everyone from the receptionists to the technicians to the doctors have been absolutely wonderful. Last week our dog had surgery and everyone was absolutely great. Since Dr. Eric retired, we had to choose a new doctor. We chose Dr. Bechen who is wonderful! She communicated with us following the procedure letting us know how things went and Hope was great with the after care information. Everyone at the clinic is great and I highly recommend Orchards Veterinary Clinic!

    My dog is a 4-pound, highly-trained, 12 YO medical alert dog, a Yorkshire Terrier, trained to…read moreurinate on command. I had requested a blood test, concerned about diabetes. The Dr. extracted urine via cystocentesis without my permission for a urine test, let alone a needle extraction of urine. I can assume without an ultrasound as the dog showed obvious signs of discomfort for several days afterwards. Clinic staff called me 4 days later conveying a diagnosis that made no sense. I demanded a copy of the test results then realized there were extensive abnormal blood and urine results. Multiple times I requested more explanation and a call from the doctor. Multiple times I requested a different food prescription because my dog is allergic to beef and poultry. I kept getting their insistence that I buy Royal Canin beef or chicken renal diet from their website. The last email includes the statement, "I had the doctor take a look at his results and its not entirely clear in Dr Lovazs notes on why he wanted to start Pocket Rocket on a urinary diet. With Pocket Rockets history of allergies to chicken and beef, I want to touch base with Dr Lovasz when he is here again on Monday." I have yet to get further contact. I'm taking my dog to a different clinic for an expensive, same-day appointment to get the answers I need.

    Columbia River Veterinary Specialists - vet - Updated June 2026

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